Manatee County Pageants

03/27/2026

02/19/2026

We are thrilled to announce our featured co-emcees for the 2026 Miss Manatee & Miss Manatee’s Teen Scholarship Competition! ✨

Please join us in welcoming:
👑 Maryann Olson Uzabel – Miss Manatee 1990, Miss Florida 1991
👑 Julianna Nickel – Miss Manatee’s Outstanding Teen 2017

These accomplished titleholders will help us celebrate scholarship, service, style and success as we crown the next representatives of Manatee County!

🎟 Tickets: $20 | Programs: $5
📍 Braden River High School
📅 February 21, 2026
🚪 Doors open 6:30 PM | Show begins 7:00 PM
Get yours at https://givebutter.com/missmanatee

01/27/2026

✨ That’s a wrap on another unforgettable Manatee County Fair! ✨

From smiling faces and sweet treats to incredible youth exhibitors, thrilling rides, community champions, and memories made at every corner — we are so grateful for everyone who came out to celebrate with us. Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, vendors, exhibitors, families, and fair fans who made this year truly special.

We already can’t wait to do it all again next year! 🎡🐄🎉

01/23/2026

Local preliminary to Miss America offers scholarships, leadership development for young women

01/23/2026

Great job Lauren and Wendy!

Sign up NOW to compete in the Miss Manatee Scholarship Organization pageant on Feb. 21st 👑 Listen to our interview with the current queen to learn about all the benefits young girls can gain 🧡

01/15/2026

🚨⏰ FINAL DAY TO REGISTER! ⏰🚨

Today is the LAST DAY to enter the 2026 Manatee County Fair Baby Pageant!
🕔 Registration closes TODAY at 5:00 PM

📅 Pageant Date: Saturday, January 17th, 2026
📍 Manatee County Fairgrounds | Palmetto, FL

👑 Age Divisions:
• Under 1 year (1 week–12 months)
• 1–2 years (12–24 months)
• 2–3 years (24–47 months)
• 4–6 years

✨ Don’t miss this special opportunity for your child to be part of the Manatee County Fair tradition!

👉 Register NOW before it’s too late:
https://www.manateecountyfair.com/p/getconnected/manatee-county-fair-baby-pageant

📣 Entries close at 5 PM sharp!

01/14/2026

Deadline to enter is Thursday, January 15th @ 5:00 pm.

WE STILL NEED CONTESTANTS!!!!!!

Register NOW!!

👑 Calling all tiny fair royalty! 👶🎡
The Manatee County Fair Baby Pageant is almost here — and we can’t wait to see all those sweet smiles, sparkly outfits, and proud families in the spotlight.

🗓 January 17, 2026
⏰ 12PM–4PM
📍 Manatee County Fair

✨ Age Groups Include:
• Under 1 Year (1 week–12 months)
• 1–2 Years Old
• Under 2–3 Years Old
• 4–6 Years Old

Whether it’s your baby’s first pageant or just a fun family memory in the making, this is a moment you’ll treasure forever. 💛

👉 Learn more & register at:
www.manateecountypageants.com/baby-pageant

01/10/2026

🎀✨ Don’t Miss the 2026 Manatee County Fair BabyPageant! ✨🎀

The 2026 Manatee County Fair Pageant is happening
📅 Saturday, January 17th, 2026
📍 Manatee County Fairgrounds – Palmetto, Florida

👑 Registration is OPEN, but time is running out!
🕔 Deadline to enter: January 15th by 5:00 PM

👶 Competition Age Divisions:
• Under 1 year (1 week–12 months)
• 1–2 years (12–24 months)
• 2–3 years (24–47 months)
• 4–6 years

This is the perfect chance to create unforgettable memories and let your little one shine on stage! ✨

👉 Register here:
https://www.manateecountyfair.com/p/getconnected/manatee-county-fair-baby-pageant

📣 Don’t wait—secure your spot today!

01/06/2026

We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Baby Pageant sponsor, Carl Reynolds Law! Your sponsorship helps make this event a success, and we couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for being a part of this special tradition!

12/01/2025

Newly crowned Fair Pageant Queens attended the 2nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Event at the Palmetto Marriott and Resort this past Friday night!! They stood along with Palmetto Mayor, Dan West as the treat was lit!! The night also featured Santa's arrival in a helicopter and one of our former Mini Miss Fair Queen's, Lauren-Taylor Nock singing Silent Night on the stage!!

11/24/2025

Get ready for the cutest day of the year! 👑✨
The Manatee County Fair Baby Pageant is happening January 17th, 2026 from 12pm–4pm, and here are the official age groups!

From tiny tots to little stars, there’s a category for every sweet contestant. 💕
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this fun Fair tradition!

👉 Learn more & register:
https://www.manateecountypageants.com/baby-pageant