Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant

08/08/2026

For many years, Judge Bruce Hampton has been one of the longest-standing supporters of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. His unwavering commitment to this program has helped generations of young women pursue scholarships, develop leadership skills, and gain the confidence to become ambassadors for our community.

The Farmerville Jaycees are honored to recognize Judge Bruce Hampton for his generous sponsorship of the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. As he seeks re-election as Division C Judge for the Lincoln-Union Parish Third Judicial District this November, his continued investment in our community extends beyond the courtroom. His longstanding support of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant reflects his belief in encouraging the next generation through scholarship, leadership, and service.

For decades, Judge Hampton has stood beside this program, helping preserve a tradition that has positively impacted the lives of countless young women. His generosity has ensured that contestants have opportunities to grow in confidence, strengthen their communication skills, and compete for meaningful scholarships.

Thank you, Judge Bruce Hampton, for your many years of faithful support of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival family. We are grateful for your continued investment in our contestants and our community, and we wish you the very best as you seek re-election as Division C Judge for the Third Judicial District in the November 3, 2026, election.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant another outstanding success. 👑🍉

08/07/2026

The Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant thrives because of community partners who believe in investing in the health, confidence, and future of young women. Their generosity helps provide opportunities that extend far beyond pageant day, encouraging scholarship, leadership, and service.

The Farmerville Jaycees are proud to recognize CommuniHealth Services for their generous support of the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. Through their dedication to improving the health and well-being of the communities they serve, CommuniHealth understands the importance of investing in programs that empower the next generation of leaders.

Thank you, CommuniHealth Services, for believing in our contestants and the mission of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. Your partnership helps provide scholarship opportunities and meaningful experiences that encourage young women to grow in confidence, character, and leadership.

We are grateful for your generosity and your continued commitment to making a difference in the lives of others. Thank you for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant an outstanding success and for investing in the future of our community. 👑🍉

08/07/2026

The Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant is made stronger through the support of businesses and individuals who believe in investing in the future of young women. Their generosity helps provide scholarship opportunities while encouraging leadership, confidence, and community service.

The Farmerville Jaycees are proud to recognize The Bernice Banner and Danielle Harkins for their generous support of the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. Through their investment in our program, they are helping continue a tradition that has empowered generations of young women to pursue their goals, serve their communities, and become confident leaders.

Thank you, The Bernice Banner and Danielle Harkins, for believing in the mission of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant and for your commitment to the young women who participate each year. Your partnership plays an important role in ensuring this program continues to grow and make a lasting impact.

We are grateful for your generosity, your community spirit, and your support of the Louisiana Watermelon Festival family. Thank you for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant a tremendous success! 👑🍉

08/06/2026

The Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant is successful because of community leaders who believe in investing in the next generation of young women. Their generosity helps provide opportunities that extend far beyond the stage, fostering scholarship, leadership, service, and personal growth.

The Farmerville Jaycees are proud to recognize Dawne Barkley and Arbor Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center for their generous support of the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. Their commitment to serving others is evident not only through the compassionate care they provide every day, but also through their investment in programs that strengthen our community and encourage future leaders.

Thank you, Dawne, and the entire Arbor Lake team, for believing in the mission of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. Your support helps provide meaningful scholarship opportunities while empowering young women to grow in confidence, character, and leadership.

We are grateful for your partnership, your generosity, and your continued dedication to the Farmerville community. Thank you for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant an unforgettable success and for investing in the young women who will represent our community with pride. 👑🍉

08/06/2026

08/06/2026

The interview portion of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant is the heart of the competition. It is where contestants have the opportunity to share their goals, values, communication skills, and passion for service; qualities that define outstanding titleholders long after the crown is awarded.

The Farmerville Jaycees are honored to recognize Michelle Jimmerson for her generous sponsorship of the Freeman Stamper Miss Interview Award at the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. With her support, we can recognize and celebrate excellence in one of the most important phases of competition.

The Freeman Stamper Interview Award honors the legacy of a man who believed in the power of effective communication, confidence, and authentic leadership. By sponsoring this award, Michelle helps ensure that those qualities continue to be recognized and encouraged in the young women who compete in our program.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant such a meaningful and successful event. 🍉

08/05/2026

The Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant is blessed by the support of individuals who believe in the power of pageantry to build confidence, develop leadership, and create opportunities for young women.

The Farmerville Jaycees are proud to recognize Baron Brandon for his generous support of the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. As someone who has long been an avid supporter of pageantry, Baron understands the lasting impact these programs have on contestants, both on and off the stage.

Thank you, Baron, for believing in our program and for investing in the next generation of titleholders. Your generosity helps provide scholarship opportunities, encourages personal growth, and ensures that young women can develop the skills and confidence that will serve them for a lifetime.

Supporters like you help make the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant more than a competition; a place where future leaders are encouraged, lifelong friendships are formed, and dreams begin.

Thank you, Baron Brandon, for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant such a tremendous success. We are grateful for your continued support of pageantry and the young women it empowers. 👑🍉

08/05/2026

The greatest legacy of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant is not simply the crowns that are awarded; it's the remarkable women and families who continue to give back long after their year of service has ended.

The Farmerville Jaycees are honored to recognize Sarah Katherine McCallum, Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival's Outstanding Teen 2015, Miss Louisiana's Outstanding Teen 2016, and Fourth Runner-Up to Miss America's Outstanding Teen, along with the entire McCallum family, for their generous support of the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant.

Sarah Katherine's accomplishments on the local, state, and national stage continue to inspire the young women who compete in our program today. Even more meaningful is the McCallum family's continued commitment to investing in the next generation of contestants, demonstrating that the values of scholarship, service, and leadership extend far beyond a title.

Thank you, Sarah Katherine and the entire McCallum family, for your generosity, encouragement, and unwavering belief in the mission of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. Your support helps provide life-changing opportunities for young women while preserving a tradition that has impacted countless lives for generations.

Your legacy is not only measured by the titles you've earned, but by the lives you continue to influence. We are grateful for your friendship, your leadership, and your continued dedication to the Louisiana Watermelon Festival family.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant an incredible success!

08/04/2026

The legacy of the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant is carried forward by the remarkable women who have worn the crown and continue to invest in those who follow in their footsteps.

The Farmerville Jaycees are honored to recognize Melissa Hardegree Tucker, Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival 1994, for her generous support of the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant. More than three decades after her reign, Melissa continues to demonstrate what it means to be a true ambassador for this program by giving back to the organization that helped shape her journey.

Thank you, Melissa, for your generosity, your continued encouragement, and your dedication to the Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival family. Your support helps provide scholarship opportunities, leadership development, and life-changing experiences for the young women who compete each year.

Your willingness to invest in the next generation of titleholders is a beautiful reminder that once you become part of the Louisiana Watermelon Festival family, you are always a part of its legacy.

Thank you for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant such a memorable success. We are grateful for your continued love and support of this incredible program. 👑🍉

08/04/2026

The Farmerville Jaycees are proud to recognize Ashton Construction for helping make this year's pageant a success. Sponsors like Ashton Construction provide opportunities for young women to compete for scholarships, develop leadership skills, build confidence, and serve as ambassadors for the Louisiana Watermelon Festival and the Farmerville community.

Thank you, Ashton Construction, for your generosity and your investment in our contestants and this outstanding program. Your partnership helps us continue a tradition that has impacted the lives of young women for generations while preserving one of Louisiana's longest-running festivals.

We encourage everyone to support the businesses that invest in our community and in the future of our young leaders. Thank you, Ashton Construction, for helping make the 2026 Miss Louisiana Watermelon Festival Pageant a tremendous success! 👑🍉