Queen Contest & Toddler Pageant

Deadline for Applications: Postmarked by May 3rd, 2026

Virtual Meet & Greet will be held April 12th @ 5PM

The purpose of this pageant is to select a valuable ambassador for the LaPorte County Fair and to choose who will represent our county at the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant.

Pageant: July 11th, 2026, 4:00PM

Queen Contest & Toddler Pageant

Queen Contest

The Official Rules and Regulations and Contest Application for the the 2026 LaPorte County Fair Queen Contest are not yet available.

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Please print them and submit them as instructed on the forms.

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The Contest Application must be postmarked by TBA

For additional information, visit the Fair Queen website:

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If you have been a buyer in the last 3 years, you will have to verify your name, address, and phone number.

2026 Forms available on Fair Queen Website

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Queen Contest & Toddler Pageant

Toddler Pageant

The 5th Annual LaPorte County Fair Toddler Pageant

Date: TBA

Location: TBA

Entry Fee: TBA

Applications Due:TBA

Divisions: < 12 months, 1 year olds, 2 year olds, 3 year olds

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Please print them and submit them as instructed on the forms.

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Maximum of 15 entries per division

Prizes: Winners will receive sashes and crowns

Scoring: Personality/Stage Presence · Outfit/Costume · Introduction (ages 2 & 3 year olds)

Complete Your Application To Enter & Pay Entry Fee Below

Competition Categories

Contestants are judged across the following categories by a panel of qualified judges:

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Private Interview — Judged on ability to converse, personality, and poise.

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Professional Wear — Judged on posture, poise, and overall impression.

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Hobby Wear — Judged on personality and diversity.

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Evening Wear — Judged on stage presence and overall impression.

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On-Stage Speech — Judged on the ability to express thought and communication abilities.

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Impromptu Word — Judged on the ability to express thoughts and describe what their word means to them (scores only count for queen contestants).

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Community Service — Judged on the completed hours of community service.

Concert flyer for Dylan Scott at the La Porte County Fair on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with pricing and showtimes.
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Title

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Sash

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Crown

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Scholarship

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Gift Baskets

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And More!

Concert flyer for Dylan Scott at the La Porte County Fair on Thursday, July 16, 2026, with pricing and showtimes.

Pageant FAQ

Submit Your Application

Applications for the La Porte County Fair Pageant are now open — don't miss your chance to be part of this celebrated tradition! All applications must be submitted by May 3rd, 2026, so be sure to get yours in before the deadline.

how to apply

  1. Download your application — Available below in PDF or Word Doc format for your convenience.
  2. Review the official pageant rules — Before submitting, carefully read through the pageant's official rules found under the About the Pageant section.
  3. Submit your completed application — Return your finished application along with any required materials before the May 3rd deadline.
  4. Include your payment — Make all checks payable to LaPorte County Fair and write "Pageant" in the memo/for section of your check.

Pageant FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The purpose of this pageant is to select a valuable ambassador for the LaPorte County Fair  and to choose who will represent our county at the Indiana State Fair Queen Pageant.

  • 2026 Queen Contest Virtual Meet & Greet:

    TBA

  • Pageant Date/Time/Location

    TBA

  • Categories

    ▪ Private Interview - Judged on ability to converse, personality, and poise.

    ▪ Professional Wear - Judged on posture and poise and overall impression.

    ▪ Hobby Wear - Judge on personality and diversity

    ▪ Evening Wear - Judged on stage presence and overall impression.

    ▪ On-Stage Speech - Judged on ability to express thought and communication abilities

    ▪ Impromptu Word - Judged on the ability to express thoughts and describe what their word means to them (scores only count for queen contestants).

    ▪ Community Service - Judged on the foods and paper goods collected as well as most food/goods collected (for princess contestants only).

  • PRIZES

    ▪ Title 

    ▪ Sash 

    ▪ Crown 

    ▪ Trophy 

    ▪ Scholarship                          

    ▪ Gift Baskets 

    ▪ & More!

Celebrating Our Queens

The Queens Who Wore the Crown

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2024 Queen Samantha Wilson

Sam is a junior at Indiana Wesleyan University and will be graduating in December of 2025. She is the president of her local Psi Chi chapter as well as psychology club and is passionate about advocating for mental health and well-being. In her free time, she enjoys playing with her dog, spending time in her greenhouse, and dancing.
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2024 Princess Lyla Bannwart

Lyla is a senior at LaPorte High School. She is on the swim team and is also the president of her FFA chapter. She enjoys volunteering in her community. In her free time, Lyla likes to spend time outside and with her animals.
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2023 Queen Jaxzee Marks

Jaxzee graduated from South Central High school in 2021 and is currently a junior at Ball State University. She is studying Elementary education with a concentration in Early Childhood. In her free time she enjoys, taking her dog Honey for walks, hanging out with friends and relaxing at the lake!
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2023 Princess Ava Redlin

Ava currently attends LaPorte High School as a Junior. She is on the cheer and track team. She is also involved in the FFA club at LaPorte. She loves to volunteer around her community! In her free time she likes to hangout with her friends and spend time with her 4-H animals.
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