Manatee County Pageants

06/23/2026

📣 Please join us in cheering on Rebekah Bennett as she competes this week for the title of Florida Cattlemen’s Association Sweetheart! 👑😍

Many in our community know Rebekah as Miss Manatee County Fair Manatee County Fair 2025 and Miss Manatee Fair’s Teen 2025, where she represented Manatee County with grace, professionalism, and a genuine heart for service. Now, she has the opportunity to take that same passion to the state level as she helps promote and educate others about Florida’s beef industry and agricultural heritage. The FCA Sweetheart program focuses on leadership, communication, industry knowledge, and serving as an ambassador for Florida agriculture.

We are proud of all she has a accomplished and excited to see her shine on this next stage. Wishing you the very best of luck as you represent Manatee County and pursue this incredible opportunity!

🤎🐄🍀

06/02/2026

Congratulations to our Miss Manatee County Fair, Maebry Paris! She is a graduate of Palmetto High School, recognized in the top 10% of her class and was a speaker at the ceremony. Maebry is on her way to her dream school in the fall.... the University of Florida!🐊🥳

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!