Emerald Greene
ECB Publishing, Inc.
The inaugural Miss Jefferson County Pageant will take place this weekend, bringing contestants from across the county together to compete for the first-ever Jefferson County titles.
The excitement begins on Saturday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m., when contestants from birth through 12 years old take the stage to compete in their respective age divisions. Each contestant will participate in the evening gown competition and will also have the opportunity to enter the optional Outfit of Choice competition.
The pageant continues at 3:30 p.m. with the Teen Miss Jefferson County and Miss Jefferson County competitions. Two Teen Miss contestants and six Miss contestants will compete in Interview, Casual Wear/Sportswear and Evening Gown categories as they vie to become the first titleholders in the pageant’s history. An optional talent competition will also showcase the abilities of many of the contestants.
Competing for the title of Teen Miss Jefferson County are Chloe Pitts and Ta’Chyla Crumity.
Competing for the title of Miss Jefferson County are Savanna Wilford, Rebekah Chamberlin, Emma Cowen, Reagen Burrus, Aubrey Raker and Madelyn Williams.
The opening number will feature all Teen Miss and Miss contestants performing to Montgomery Gentry’s hit song, “My Town.” Following the opening number, contestants will compete in the talent, casual wear/sportswear and evening gown portions of the competition.
After the judges have completed their deliberations, awards will be presented and the inaugural 2026 Teen Miss Jefferson County and 2026 Miss Jefferson County will be crowned.
The newly crowned Miss Jefferson County Queen will receive a $1,000 scholarship sponsored by Duke Energy.
Special awards will also be presented for Miss Congeniality, Best Interview, Audience Choice Award, Miss Photogenic, Prettiest Dress, Best Stage Presence, Prettiest Hair and Prettiest Smile.
Community members are invited to attend and be part of this historic first pageant. The event will be held at the Kilpatrick Civic Auditorium, located at 580 S. Water St. in Monticello.
Tickets are $6 for adults, $3 for students, and free for children ages 3 and under. Tickets are available at the Monticello News office or may be purchased at the door on the day of the pageant.
This pageant is being sponsored by the Monticello News.
For more information, call 850-997-3568.