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Who We Are & Why We Do This

The Applefest Pageant is directed by Shalyn Milford, with the help of Karra McCarty and Bailey Weeks. We’re a small group of local women who love our community and enjoy helping girls build confidence, try something new, and make friendships in a fun, supportive environment.

Categories:

  • Tiny Miss Apple Seed (12 - 23 months)

  • Tiny Miss Apple Fritter (2 - 3 years)

  • Miss Sweety Apple (4 - PreK 5 years)

  • Miss Apple Dumpling (K 5 - 7 years)

  • Miss Candy Apple (8 - 11 years)

  • Miss Apple Blossom (12 - 14 years/Jr High)

  • Miss Applefest (14 - 18 years/Sr High)

Please visit this page again Summer 2026 for more information and to sign up to participate in the Pageant!

2025 Applefest Pageant Winners

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Tiny Miss Appleseed

Winner: Navy

Runners-up: Cleo, Raelyn

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Miss Apple Fritter

Winner: Natalie

Runners-up: Everleigh, Kati

Three young girls dressed in colorful, fancy dresses holding bouquet arrangements of bright flowers, standing behind and next to three trophies, in a decorated indoor setting.

Miss Sweety Apple

Winner: Zariah

Runners-up: Madilynn, Violet

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Miss Apple Dumpling

Winner: Calesi

Runners-up: Kyndi, Maryana

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Miss Candy Apple

Winner: Letty

Runners-up: Arabella, Teagen

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Miss Apple Blossom

Winner: Hadlee

Runners-up: Jade, Charlotte

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Miss Applefest 2025

Winner: Isabella

Runners-up: Catie, McKinsey