📅 Pageant Dates & Age Groups
Saturday, August 15, 2026 — Heartland Church
2505 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd., Lexington, Ohio 44904
- Baby Miss Blueberry — Ages 1–2 @ 9:00 AM (must be accompanied by adult/guardian)
- Wee Miss Blueberry — Ages 3–4 @ 10:30 AM (must be accompanied by adult/guardian)
- Little Miss Blueberry — Ages 5–6 @ 1:00 PM (must be accompanied by adult/guardian)
- Jr. Miss Blueberry — Ages 7–9 @ 3:00 PM
- Miss Blueberry — Ages 10–12 @ 5:00 PM
- Miss Teen Blueberry — Ages 13–16 @ 5:00 PM
💰 Entry Fee & T-Shirt
- Received by July 18, 2026 — $65.00 (includes free t-shirt)
- Received after July 18, 2026 — $85.00 (t-shirt not guaranteed before the pageant)
Make checks payable to “Lexington Blueberry Festival of Ohio”.
Mail to: c/o Amber Cleland · 403 Fox Road · Lexington, Ohio 44904
Entry is not valid until fee is paid. Pageant is limited to 25–30 entries per age group.
📍 Pageant Location
Heartland Church
2505 S. Lexington-Springmill Rd.
Lexington, Ohio 44904
🎟️ Admission to the Pageant
$3.00 per person or $10.00 for a family.
⏰ Pageant Day Arrival
Arrive at Heartland Church to confirm registration and check in 30 minutes prior to your pageant start time on Saturday, August 15th.
👗 Attire
Sunday dress or Summer dress ONLY for competition. Absolutely NO party dresses.
Note: 20-point deduction for wearing a party dress.
⚖️ Competition & Judging
There will be five independent judges. A winner and runner-up for all titles will be named.
Judging criteria for Ages 1–2:
- Appearance — 50%
- Personality — 50%
Judging criteria for Ages 3–16:
- Facial Appearance — 33%
- Personality — 33%
- Questions — 33%
NO noticeable make-up. (20-point deduction for noticeable make-up.)
Judges look for: Is the contestant having fun? Is attire age appropriate and fitting? Is the contestant graceful, poised, and confident? If speaking: clear, confident, and engaging?
👑 Crowning
Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:30 PM on the Main Stage at Lexington Community Park — ALL age groups.
Rain location: Heartland Church in 2 sessions.
ALL contestants must check in by 6:15 PM at the designated area.
🏆 Prizes
- Each title winner: $100.00 cash prize, crown, and sash
- 1st runner-up: plaque
- All participants receive a prize!
🎉 Parade for All Contestants — Thursday, August 20 at 9:00 PM
All contestants are invited to walk in the parade. Line-up begins at 8:30 PM on Walnut Street behind the Lexington Senior Center.
Must be accompanied by an adult/guardian or someone over age 16.
Extra t-shirts $15.00 each — payment due by July 18, 2026. See the Parade & T-Shirt form.
🌟 Queen’s Luncheon & Parade for Winners — Sunday, August 23
Winners are required to attend the Queen’s Luncheon (9:30 AM) and Sunday Parade (2:00 PM) wearing crown and sash. Runner-ups are welcome but not required. Staging at Lexington High School.
❓ Questions
Contact Amber Cleland:
📞 (419) 914-0914
✉️ lexblueberrypageant@gmail.com