LITTLE MISS AND MISTER PAGEANT DIRECTORS:
➔ Alexis Hodges...859-613-2664 (After 5:00 p.m.)
◆ Email: alexis.harrison92@yahoo.com
➔ Katina Harrison... 859-247-1351 (Any Time)
◆ Email: katina_harrison@yahoo.com 

SUBMIT APPLICATIONS, COPY OF CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE & ENTRY FEE IN
PERSON AT PHOTO SESSIONS OR MAIL TO:
9349 Bohon Road Harrodsburg, KY 40330

PHOTO SESSIONS: June 17th & June 24th 6:00 to 8:00, these will be taking place at
the Fairground “Stables Building”.
All pageant photographs will be in color and will be an insert added to the fair program &
newspaper. To be considered for “Most Photogenic Couple” each couple must have their picture
taken together.
**NOTE: NO make-up dates will be provided so you must attend on one of the scheduled photo session
dates.
ENTRY APPLICATION:
o FEE: The application fee is $100.00 per couple (one girl & one boy) ...Checks made payable
to Mercer County Fair & Horse Show. Applications with the $100.00 entry fee MUST be turned
in with the application on or before the picture day.
o Please make sure to complete/sign the application & publication permission form for each
child.
o PROOF OF RESIDENCE: Due to issues in past years...the MCFHS pageant director Myra
McCrystal will be verifying your child’s residency & may ask you to provide proof of your
child’s residency.
REGULATIONS & DETAILS:
● All applicants MUST be residents of Mercer County.
● Contestants MUST be 5 years of age on June 30 and CANNOT be 8 years of age on
June 30 of the year they represent a member fair at the KY State Fair competition.
● Please refer to the rules, guidelines, deadlines and pageant date information on the
Mercer County Fair Website... http://www.mercerfair.com/forms/
● This year’s pageant will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd at 6:30.
● No interviews will be held during this pageant as they do not do so at the state level.
● Practice will be on Sunday, July 20th 5:00-6:00, please be sure to attend this! This
gives the little contestants an opportunity to practice their walk and wave!

ENTRY DEADLINE: Applications are due June 24th, HOWEVER:
IF we reach our maximum we may close entry earlier...so get them in

ASAP.

● Prizes will be awarded to the winners, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th runner up.
● There will be an option for “People’s Choice” this year! Please message us if you have
any questions about how it will work this year!
● There will also be a couple Photogenic Awards.
● Every contestant will receive a participation gift.
● Decisions of the judges are final... score sheets WILL NOT be given out after the
pageant. The winning couple will be expected to compete as a representative of Mercer
County at the Kentucky State Fair “2025 Little Miss and Mister Kentucky County Fair
Pageant” in August. This pageant will be held on the first day of the Kentucky State Fair,
August 14th.
● Dress attire for the pageant will be “Sunday’s Best” (Please no pageant dresses.)
● Contestants must be ready at least 15 minutes prior to pageant time.
While getting ready...Only 1 parent per child will be allowed in the pageant
building! We have limited amounts of space and need to keep as much room in
there as possible!
● Any contestant and/or family member or guest showing unsportsmanlike behavior
will lead to disqualification of the contestant. No refunds will be given.
● Parents of the winning contestants MUST see the pageant directors immediately
following the pageant to fill out the State Fair Little Miss & Mister Pageant
paperwork/packet.

Acknowledgement: As the legal parent(s) or guardian(s) of the contestant you are signing this entry form and certify that all information provided is complete and accurate to the best of your knowledge. If requested, you will provide proof of any information requested. You and the contestant’s family members agree to have good sportsmanship and act in a manner that does not disrupt the event or its integrity. You certify the age above listed is correct as the age on pageant day. You acknowledge that the judge’s scores are final. I/we certify that we have read and agree to follow the rules, regulations, and guidelines (provided with this application packet) to compete in this pageant and we will participate in good faith. 

Little Miss and Mister Fair Pageant - Regulations & Details Quick Sheet 

Submit Applications Online or Print and bring in person at photo sessions or contact Director to make other arrangements. You may pay your fee online or bring to Photo Session.

PHOTO SESSIONS: 

● June 17th (6:00-8:00) 

● June 24th (6:00-8:00) 

Location: The Stables Building 

● All pageant photographs will be in color and will be an insert added to the fair program and newspaper. 

● New for 2025! Morgan Lee photography will be offering on-stage photos of each couple ONLY IF pre-paid. Please see the photography sheet at end of application for details. 

● To be considered for “Most Photogenic Couple” each couple MUST have their picture taken together on one of the 2 nights of Photo sessions. 

ENTRY APPLICATION: 

● The application fee is $100.00 PER COUPLE (one girl & one boy) 

● Checks need to be made payable to: Mercer County Fair and Horse Show 

● Applications WITH the $100.00 entry fee MUST be turned in together on or before the picture day. Sponsors are encouraged! 

● Please make sure to complete/sign the application and publication permission form for EACH child. 

REGULATIONS AND DETAILS: 

● All applicants MUST be residents of Mercer County. 

2025 Little Miss and Mister Mercer County Fair Pageant
FAQ’s
1. Why would we need to provide proof of residence? Mercer pageants are closed to
outside counties; therefore, only children that reside in Mercer County can participate &
you MUST show proof of residence in Mercer County. (Example...a child who
predominately lives in another county w/one parent but spends weekends with the other
parent that lives in Mercer County does not actually reside in Mercer County)
2. Why do you need the name of my child’s school or daycare? We use this information in
the newspaper photo’s leading up to the pageant.
3. Will you accept late entries? Late entries may or may not be accepted. Factors such as
the maximum # of contestants has been reached may prohibit additional entries.
However, if the application is accepted/received after the photo session date, the couple
will not be eligible for the most photogenic award and no photos will be used in the
paper or program.
4. Can we submit our own photograph of the couple? We are sorry but we are not
accepting privately submitted photographs.
5. Can we contact the photographer after the deadline to photograph the couple?
Contacting the photographer requesting photos to be taken after the deadline is not
permitted.
6. Will there be a parent meeting prior to practice? Yes. Once all the entries have been
received and processed the director will contact you with a parent meeting date.
7. How will the directors communicate with the parents? Typically, our form of
communications will be via text. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide us with any
cell numbers that you want to receive communication concerning the pageant.
8. Why can’t we have more than one person per child in the pageant building on the day of
the pageant? Due to the size of the building and the number of contestants we must
keep it at one adult per child.
9. Will our children be asked an on stage question? The top five will! Since they have
onstage questions at the state level for the top contestants, we will not have an onstage
question. Contestants will be able to show personality & stage presence during on stage
introductions, so work with your child to get them prepared talking into a microphone.
10. Will there be a theme? Currently, we do not plan on having a theme for the pageant.
11. How the judging is scored...
On-Stage Appearance = 50% On-Stage Introduction = 20% On-Stage Question = 30%
Finally, all contestants will come back on the stage for a comparison judging
(On-Stage/Overall) which can add an additional 2 to 5 points to the total score, if the
judges rank them in the top 1-4.