Mercer County (KY) Fair Pageants

2026 Pageant Dates and Times

Mercer County (KY) Fair Pageants are open to residents of Mercer County Only.

All Pageants are held in the Center Ring at the Mercer County Fairgrounds

MCFHS Holds 6 Pageants:

Tiny Miss and Mister- Ages 3-5

Little Miss and Mister- Ages 6-8

Pre Teen- Ages 8-12

Teen- Ages 13-15

Miss Mercer-Ages 16-21

Ms./Mrs.-Ages 22+

The dates for the Pageants are:

Monday, July 20, 2026

5pm-Ms/Mrs.

7:30pm- Teen and Miss

Tuesday, July 21, 2026

5 pm- Tiny Miss and Mister

6:30- Little Miss and Mister

8pm-Pre-Teen

Please follow Mercer County Pageants here for all info!

All Contestants are required to have a portrait taken to be included in the Most Photogenic portion of the Pageant.

Portrait dates for Pageants:

● June 9th (6:00-8:00)

● June 16th (6:00-8:00)

YOU CAN ALSO FILL OUT YOUR APPLICATION AND PAY YOUR REGISTRATION FEE ON THIS NIGHT. ALL REGISTRATIONS AND PORTRAITS ARE HELD AT THE FAIRGROUNDS IN THE STABLE BUILDING

All Pageant Photography by Morgan Lee Photography

Direct links to Registrations for print