Miss Southwest Arkansas Pageant Association

Call Directions Website Contact the organization

Miss Southwest Arkansas Pageant Association A preliminary competition for Miss Arkansas & Miss Arkansas’ Teen.

The Miss Southwest Arkansas Pageant and Miss Southwest Arkansas Outstanding Teen Pageant is open to young ladies who reside in, or is enrolled in and physically
attending classes on a full-time basis at an accredited college or university in, or be employed in on a full-time basis in the following Arkansas counties: Clark, Columbia, Dallas, Hempstead, Howard, Lafayette, Little River, Miller, Nevada, Ouachita, Pike, Polk, Sevier, Union

📣 RESCHEDULED! 👑We are excited to announce that the Miss Southwest Arkansas & Miss Ouachita River Competition has offici...
10/01/2026

📣 RESCHEDULED! 👑

We are excited to announce that the Miss Southwest Arkansas & Miss Ouachita River Competition has officially been rescheduled!

📅 November 21, 2026
📍 Hempstead Hall | Hope, Arkansas

We cannot thank everyone enough for the understanding, grace, and support you have shown the Pafford family over the past few weeks. We are incredibly grateful for our candidates, families, sponsors, board members, and community.

We are looking forward to an incredible day and cannot wait to welcome everyone to Hope this November! 👑✨

Interested in joining us? There is still time to sign up! Applications remain open!

We would love to have you join us on November 21!

Out of respect for the Pafford family and the tremendous loss they are currently enduring, we have made the decision to ...
09/13/2026

Out of respect for the Pafford family and the tremendous loss they are currently enduring, we have made the decision to postpone the Miss Southwest Arkansas & Miss Ouachita River Competition scheduled for next weekend.

We appreciate everyone’s understanding and grace during this incredibly difficult time. A new competition date will be announced at a later time.

Above all, we ask that you please keep Jamie, Suzie, and the entire Pafford family in your thoughts and prayers in the days ahead. ❤️

FROM SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS TO THE MISS AMERICA STAGE! 🇺🇸✨Tonight, our very own Ava Weeks, Miss Arkansas 2026, takes the Mis...
09/06/2026

FROM SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS TO THE MISS AMERICA STAGE! 🇺🇸✨

Tonight, our very own Ava Weeks, Miss Arkansas 2026, takes the Miss America stage!

Ava’s journey began right here as Miss Southwest Arkansas, and we could not be more proud of all she has accomplished. From representing Southwest Arkansas to becoming Miss Arkansas and now representing our entire state at Miss America, it has been such a joy to cheer her on along the way.

Ava, enjoy every moment tonight, be yourself, and know that your entire Miss Southwest Arkansas family is cheering you on!

Good luck, Ava! We are so proud of you and cannot wait to watch you shine tonight! 👑❤️

08/31/2026

Competition week has officially begun. We have spoken with Ava and she is feeling great after interview. Best of luck to Ava and Presley with the remainder of the competition. We will be cheering you both on. (:

✨ THE TIME IS NOW! ✨Have you been thinking about competing? This is your sign to SIGN UP! 👑The Miss Southwest Arkansas &...
08/31/2026

✨ THE TIME IS NOW! ✨

Have you been thinking about competing? This is your sign to SIGN UP! 👑

The Miss Southwest Arkansas & Miss Ouachita River Competition is just a few weeks away, and we are looking for the next incredible young women who will represent our titles on the Miss Arkansas stage!

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Hempstead Hall | Hope, Arkansas

👑 MISS OUACHITA RIVER
Open to ALL Arkansas residents!

👑 MISS SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS
Open to residents of:
Calhoun • Clark • Cleveland • Columbia • Dallas • Grant • Hempstead • Hot Spring • Howard • Lafayette • Little River • Miller • Montgomery • Nevada • Ouachita • Pike • Polk • Sevier • Union

👑 TEEN COMPETITION
Both Miss Southwest Arkansas’ Teen and Miss Ouachita River’s Teen are open to ALL Arkansas residents!

Whether you’ve competed before, have always dreamed about giving it a try, or someone has been telling you “you need to do this!” — your moment could start right here in Hope. ✨

Two Miss titles. Two Teen titles. One incredible opportunity.

Don’t wait — SIGN UP TODAY!

Register at www.MissArkansas.org

And they’re officially in West Palm Beach!! 🌴✨The Miss Southwest Arkansas Board is wishing Ava and Presley the very best...
08/28/2026

And they’re officially in West Palm Beach!! 🌴✨

The Miss Southwest Arkansas Board is wishing Ava and Presley the very best of luck and the most incredible experience! We are excited for you both and can’t wait to cheer you on every step of the way!

✨ Your Moment Starts Here! ✨Your road to Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas' Teen starts in Hope! 👑Join us September 19, 20...
08/12/2026

✨ Your Moment Starts Here! ✨

Your road to Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas' Teen starts in Hope! 👑

Join us September 19, 2026, at Hempstead Hall for the Miss Southwest Arkansas & Miss Ouachita River Competition!

This is a dual competition, giving eligible candidates the opportunity to compete for one of two titles and take the next step toward the Miss Arkansas stage.

👑 MISS OUACHITA RIVER and TEEN
Open to ALL Arkansas residents.

👑 MISS SOUTHWEST ARKANSAS and TEEN
Open to residents of the following counties:
Calhoun • Clark • Cleveland • Columbia • Dallas • Grant • Hempstead • Hot Spring • Howard • Lafayette • Little River • Miller • Montgomery • Nevada • Ouachita • Pike • Polk • Sevier • Union

📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Hempstead Hall | Hope, Arkansas

Whether this is your first year competing or returning, we would love to have you join us! 👑✨

Sign Up Today: www.missarkansas.org

Please join us as we celebrate Miss Arkansas 2026, Ava Weeks, and welcome her home after an unforgettable Miss Arkansas ...
07/02/2026

Please join us as we celebrate Miss Arkansas 2026, Ava Weeks, and welcome her home after an unforgettable Miss Arkansas week. ✨

This special afternoon is an opportunity for family, friends, supporters, and community to recognize Ava’s accomplishment and celebrate the exciting year ahead.

🗓️Sunday, July 12
🕑2:00 p.m.
📍Brick Room Events
1020 Front Street
Conway, Arkansas

We hope you’ll join us for refreshments, fellowship, and a chance to congratulate Ava as she begins her year of service as Miss Arkansas.

We look forward to celebrating with you!

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨As one incredible year comes to a close, another is about to begin.We are so proud of Ava, Bailey, Ryle...
06/23/2026

✨ SAVE THE DATE ✨

As one incredible year comes to a close, another is about to begin.

We are so proud of Ava, Bailey, Rylee, and Cadence and the way they have represented our organization, and their communities throughout the past year. Their service, leadership, dedication, and countless hours of hard work have left a lasting impact, and we are so grateful for each of them.

Now, the road to Miss Arkansas begins again!

👑 Miss Southwest Arkansas & Miss Ouachita River Preliminary
📅 September 19, 2026
📍 Hempstead Hall | Hope, Arkansas

Join us as we crown the next Miss Southwest Arkansas & Miss Ouachita River and their Teens and begin another unforgettable year of scholarships, service, leadership, and personal growth.

Whether you're a contestant, sponsor, volunteer, supporter, or pageant fan, mark your calendars now; we'd love to have you with us!

💙 Scholarships. Service. Style. Success.

Happy Birthday to Miss Arkansas, Ava Weeks! 👑 🎉 Your Miss Southwest Arkansas family, loves you, is proud of you, and hop...
06/19/2026

Happy Birthday to Miss Arkansas, Ava Weeks! 👑 🎉

Your Miss Southwest Arkansas family, loves you, is proud of you, and hopes you have the best day celebrating! ❤️

Photo Credit: Matthew Sewell Photography

Address

Hope, AR
71801

Telephone

+18707038202

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Miss Southwest Arkansas Pageant Association posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Miss Southwest Arkansas Pageant Association:

Shortcuts

Share

Category