It’s time to register for the annual Rapides Fair Queen’s Pageant and Princess Contest. The event takes place October 4 at 2pm at LSU-A Mulder Hall.

To enter the Fair Queen’s Pageant,  participants must be a Rapides Parish resident, between the ages of 16 and 21, and unmarried. The deadline to enter is Sept. 22. The winner will receive a $500 scholarship to an institution of their choice. The 2024 Queen was Kyllie Tyler. 

The Princess Contest identifies the young women who will assist the Fair Queen and present awards at Livestock Shows. The Princesses must be 9 to 15 years old. Attire is a natural look (no formal wear). The deadline to enter is Sept. 22. The 2024 Princesses were Maeve Asworth and Charlie Dunn.

For questions or information or to enter either the pageant or contest, text the contestant’s name, age, school, phone number, and email address to Sherri at 318-715-2237 OR Erika at 318-541-1617.

Visit the Fair site at www.RapidesParishFair.org.