[Wabash, IN, August 11, 2026] – Join us at the Wabash County Museum on Friday, September 4th at 6PM for the Little Miss & Mister Wabash County Pageant (ages 4-7) and the Wabash County Prince & Princess (ages 8-11), followed by the new Miss Wabash County Teen Pageant (ages 12-16) at 7PM.
This exciting event is brought to you through the collaboration of the Museum and the Wabash County Scholarship Pageant. A beloved tradition and the highlight of September’s First Friday celebration, the expanded pageant will be hosted by the 2026 Wabash County Festival Queen and Court.
New this year, the Miss Wabash County Teen Pageant offers teens a chance to get involved in local pageantry, build confidence, gain interview experience, and get a head start on the path toward the Wabash County Scholarship Pageant. The Festival Queen program provides young women with opportunities to represent their community while competing for valuable scholarships, making this new Teen Pageant a great first step for those interested in getting involved.
After the pageant, the newly crowned royalty will enjoy special appearances throughout the year, including a ride alongside the 2026 Wabash County Festival Pageant Queen and her court in the Roann Covered Bridge Festival, and a featured appearance at the 2027 Wabash County Festival Pageant.
To participate, contestants must:
● Be Wabash County residents or attend school in Wabash County.
● Meet the age requirements for their division: ○ Little Miss & Mister Wabash County: Ages 4–7
○ Wabash County Prince & Princess: Ages 8–11
○ Miss Wabash County Teen: Ages 12–16 (as of the Indiana State Festivals Association Princess Pageant on November 7, 2026)
● Be available to attend the pageant on Friday, September 4, 2026 and the Roann Covered Bridge Festival Parade on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
● Submit their registration by Friday, August 28, 2026
Additional requirements for Miss Wabash County Teen contestants:
● Attend Interview Day on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
● Be available to compete in the Indiana State Festivals Association Princess Pageant on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
● Compete for the titles of Miss Wabash County Teen, 1st Runner-Up, and 2nd Runner-Up
Applications must be submitted with a $10 registration fee per contestant. Registration is available online or in person at the Wabash County Museum Welcome Desk.
For full details and to register, visit www.wabashmuseum.org/events or stop by the Museum.
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The Wabash County Museum is located at 36 E Market Street in Downtown Wabash. To learn more about hours, upcoming events for all ages, or to check out our virtual tour, visit www.wabashmuseum.org. Follow the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. for updates and event information.