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Two Events · One Tradition
The West Tennessee State Fair now hosts two pageant events — an Official Miss Tennessee Local Preliminary in September and our beloved Traditional Fair Pageants in October.
2026 Pageant Events
September 19, 2026
The West Tennessee State Fair is proud to host an Official Miss Tennessee Local Preliminary — a sanctioned qualifying event for the Miss Tennessee Organization. Compete for a title that carries you to the state stage.
Sanctioned Miss Tennessee qualifying event
Open to eligible young women (see misstennessee.org for age/rules)
Interview and on-stage competition
Winner advances in the Miss Tennessee system
October 17, 2026
Our beloved tradition returns in 2026 with pageant opportunities for contestants ages 0–13 years across seven divisions. Registration opens soon — view the full schedule, divisions, and arrival times.
Seven divisions for ages 0–13 years
Williams Auditorium · Henderson, Tennessee
Confirmed arrival and competition times by division
Online registration opening soon at wtsfair.com
2026 Schedule at a Glance
New for 2026
A sanctioned qualifying event for the Miss Tennessee Organization, featuring an on-stage competition and interview.
Apply at MissTennessee.orgAnnual Tradition
Seven divisions for contestants ages 0–13 years at Williams Auditorium in Henderson, Tennessee. Morning and afternoon sessions run 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
Baby Miss · Tiny Miss · Toddler Miss · Little Miss
Young Miss · Petite Miss · Junior Miss
Registration opening soon at wtsfair.com
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Online registration for the 2026 Traditional Fair Pageants will open here at wtsfair.com. Subscribe to be the first to know when it opens.
October 17, 2026 · Age Groups
0 – 11 Months
Arrival
9:30 AM
Competition
10:00 AM
12 – 23 Months
Arrival
10:00 AM
Competition
10:30 AM
2 – 3 Years
Arrival
10:30 AM
Competition
11:00 AM
4 – 5 Years
Arrival
11:00 AM
Competition
11:30 AM
6 – 7 Years
Arrival
12:30 PM
Competition
1:00 PM
8 – 10 Years
Arrival
1:00 PM
Competition
1:30 PM
11 – 13 Years
Arrival
1:30 PM
Competition
2:00 PM
All times are at Williams Auditorium, Henderson, Tennessee. Registration details and complete 2026 rules will be posted before registration opens. Contact wtsfpageant@outlook.com with any questions.
New for 2026
Official Local Preliminary
New in 2026, the West Tennessee State Fair is proud to host an Official Miss Tennessee Local Preliminary — a sanctioned qualifying event run in partnership with the Miss Tennessee Organization.
This event takes place on September 19, 2026 — giving eligible young women the chance to earn a title and advance within the Miss Tennessee system. The competition includes an on-stage competition and a private interview with a panel of judges.
What to Know
Sanctioned event governed by the Miss Tennessee Organization
On-stage competition plus private interview with judges
Winner earns a title and advances in the Miss Tennessee system
Eligibility and entry rules set by Miss Tennessee — see their website
Held September 19, 2026 at the West Tennessee State Fairgrounds
Common Questions
Questions? Ready to Compete?
We'd love to hear from you.
Traditional Pageant inquiries: wtsfpageant@outlook.com
Director: Hayley O'Neal · Co-Director: Lillian Snow