Old Settlers Pageant

Old Settlers Pageant Director- Riley Craig
Co-Director- Brandy Rufus

2025 Royalty

Queen Peyton Christian
Junior Miss Mila Harrell
Little Miss AvaJane Lawson
Little Mister Braxton Rhodes
Tiny Toddler Rhett Durbin
Beautiful Baby Matilda Furness

Reminder: Pageant Registration Closes Tonight at Midnight!Registration for the pageant closes at 11:59 PM tonight. We wi...
05/31/2026

Reminder: Pageant Registration Closes Tonight at Midnight!

Registration for the pageant closes at 11:59 PM tonight. We will not be accepting any late entries, so if you’re interested in participating, be sure to submit your application before the deadline.

For those who have already registered, we will be sending out informational text messages tomorrow. Please keep an eye on your phone for important updates and details.

We look forward to seeing you all soon! ✨👑

Last call! Registration for this year’s pageant closes Sunday night. Sign up before it’s too late!
05/25/2026

Last call! Registration for this year’s pageant closes Sunday night. Sign up before it’s too late!

We had an amazing time meeting so many contestants and their families at today’s informational meeting! Thank you to eve...
05/18/2026

We had an amazing time meeting so many contestants and their families at today’s informational meeting! Thank you to everyone who came out and spent part of your day with us.

Just a reminder: Registration is still open through May 31st! We have an unforgettable pageant planned this year, and we don’t want you to miss your chance to shine with us.

Don’t wait—take the next step and join us for an incredible experience!

Registration link is in the comments below. ✨

🚨 REMINDER: Old Settlers Pageant Informational Meeting is THIS SUNDAY! 🚨If you have already registered for the Old Settl...
05/15/2026

🚨 REMINDER: Old Settlers Pageant Informational Meeting is THIS SUNDAY! 🚨

If you have already registered for the Old Settlers Pageant, please plan to attend the information meeting this Sunday at 1:00 PM at the Challcombe House.

If you haven’t registered yet or are still on the fence about registering, we encourage you to attend as well! This will be a great opportunity to get information, ask questions, and learn more about the pageant. 😊

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our incredible pageant moms! 💐✨Thank you for the countless hours, encouragement, love, supp...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all of our incredible pageant moms! 💐✨

Thank you for the countless hours, encouragement, love, support, car rides, dress steaming, hair fixing, pep talks, and everything in between. Behind every confident young lady is a mom cheering her on every step of the way. ❤️

Today we celebrate the women who help make the Old Settlers Pageant family so special. We hope your day is filled with love, laughter, and appreciation — you deserve it all!

Happy Mother’s Day from all of our royalty and pageant family! 👑

Our Junior Miss Old Settlers-Mila, is all dressed up and making memories at her 8th grade dance ✨💙We are so proud of the...
05/10/2026

Our Junior Miss Old Settlers-Mila, is all dressed up and making memories at her 8th grade dance ✨💙

We are so proud of the young lady she is becoming — kind, confident, and full of grace. Watching our royalty represent Old Settlers both on and off the stage is such a special thing.

Make sure to show her some love in the comments! 🌟

05/06/2026

✨ Old Settlers Pageant Categories & What to Expect ✨

We’re excited to share what each division will include for this year’s pageant!

🌸 Little Miss (Ages 5–8)
Our Little Miss contestants will enjoy a fun and relaxed experience that includes:
• Tea Party (not judged, but judges will be present to get to know contestants)
• Talent
• Onstage Formal Questions

👗 Junior Miss (Ages 9–12)
Junior Miss contestants will showcase their confidence and personality through:
• Interview
• Community Cause/Questions
• Onstage Formal Questions

🌟 Teen Miss (Ages 13–14)
Our Teen Miss contestants will compete in:
• Interview
• Hometown Proud Speech
• Onstage Formal Questions

We love giving each age group an opportunity to shine in their own way while building confidence, communication skills, and stage presence. 💫

05/06/2026

✨ Why run for Old Settlers Pageant? ✨

It’s more than a crown — it’s an experience your child will never forget!

💖 Build confidence
🎉 Have fun and make new friends
🌟 Learn poise, communication, and stage presence
📸 Create lasting memories

At Old Settlers, we hold ourselves to a high standard of integrity. Our judges come from outside the area to ensure there is no bias and complete fairness. We provide contestants with common interview questions so they can practice and feel prepared—while still encouraging genuine, heartfelt answers in the moment.

Our goal? For every girl to shine so brightly that the judges have a hard time choosing a winner. 💫

Come be part of something special! 💕

05/04/2026

Say hello to Ava Jane Lawson, our sweet Little Miss Old Settlers! 👑💖
In this video, Ava shares her favorite parts of her special year and why she thinks YOU should run for Little Miss Old Settlers.
From fun events to new friendships, it’s an experience full of smiles, confidence, and unforgettable memories. 🌸✨
Take a listen to Ava’s story—you just might want to join the fun! 🌟

05/01/2026

Meet Mila, our amazing Junior Miss Old Settlers! 👑✨
In this video, she shares her favorite moments from this unforgettable year and why YOU should consider running for Junior Miss Old Settlers.
It’s more than just a title—it’s about making memories, building confidence, and being part of something special in our community. 💛
Watch her story and get inspired… you might be next! 🌟

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