Now Accepting Entries for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant & Beautiful Baby Contest

HOPE – Applications are available for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant and Beautiful Baby Contest; two beloved events held in conjunction with the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival.

The Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant will take place on Monday, August 5th, at Klipsch Auditorium and is free and open to the public. Contestants ages 0 to 18 years are invited to participate. Categories span a variety of age groups, and winners will receive titles and recognition during the festival week.

Entry forms are available at the following locations:
• Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce
• Rae Tays
• Tickled Pink Boutique
• Little Things Children’s Boutique

The Beautiful Baby Contest is a photo-entry event open to children 1 day to 3 years old. All submitted photos will be displayed during the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival, and winners will be selected prior to the festival.