Pageants

Saturday, September 5th at 8:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion
Contestants must arrive by 6:00 p.m.
Interviews begin at 6:30 p.m.

Practice is Saturday, August 29th at 5:00 p.m. at the pavilion.

1. Each contestant must have reached her 16th birthday by September 1, 2026 but not her 21st birthday by December 31, 2026.

2. A contestant cannot qualify if she has been married, given birth to a child, or been found guilty of a felony.

3. Dresses should be formal. Contestants will not be allowed to wear or carry flowers during the judging of the contest. The winner, who will represent Coffee County Fair in the state contest in January 2027, must have a floor length formal gown.

4. Contestants will be judged on beauty, poise, personality, and interview.

5. Each contestant must attach a copy of her birth certificate or a copy of her driver’s license to her entry form.

6. Each contestant must reside within the boundaries of Coffee County or the corporate city limits of Tullahoma. Previous winners will not be eligible to compete in the same age division. All judge’s decisions are final.

7. A non-refundable fee of $25 must accompany the entry form.

8. The winner must represent “The Fair” at the different events during the week of the fair and throughout the year (must attend practice and crown the winner at the 2027 Fair). If the contestant cannot attend the State Fairest of the Fair Contest, she must relinquish her crown and the runner-up will become the new Fairest of the Fair. The Fair Association will furnish room and board expenses at the State Fairest of the Fair Contest.

9. During the Fairest of the Fair Contest, the contestant will not be allowed to have visitors backstage. Any contestant with visitors backstage will be disqualified.

10. Contestants must be and always have been of the female gender.

Saturday, September 5th at 6:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion.
Contestants must arrive by 4:00 p.m.
Interviews begin at 4:30 p.m.

Practice is Saturday, August 29th at 3:00 p.m. at the pavilion.

1. Each contestant must have reached her 13th birthday but not her 16th birthday by September 1, 2026.

2. A contestant cannot qualify if she has been married, given birth to a child, or been found guilty of a felony.

3. Dresses should be formal. Contestants will not be allowed to wear or carry flowers during the judging of the contest.

4. Contestants will be judged on beauty, poise, personality, and interview.

5. Each contestant must attach a copy her birth certificate to her entry form.

6. Each contestant must reside within the boundaries of Coffee County or the corporate city limits of Tullahoma. Previous winners will not be eligible to compete in the same age division. All judge's decisions are final.

7. A non-refundable fee of $20 must accompany the entry form.

8. The winner must represent "The Fair" at the different events during the week of the fair and throughout the year (must attend practice and crown the winner at the 2027 Fair).

9. During the Miss Teen Contest, the contestant will not be allowed to have visitors backstage. Any contestant with visitors backstage will be disqualified.

Saturday, September 5th at 4:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion.
Contestants must arrive by 3:30 p.m.
Contest follows Junior Miss Ages 6-8

Practice is Saturday, August 29th at 1:00 p.m. at the pavilion.

1. Each contestant must have reached her 9th birthday but not her 13th birthday by September 1, 2026.

2. Dress should be age appropriate. Dress should be no shorter than knee length and may not be strapless.*

3. Contestants will be judged on beauty, poise, personality, and rule #2 at discretion of the judges.

4. Each contestant must attach a copy of her birth certificate to her entry form.

5. Each contestant must reside within the boundaries of Coffee County or the corporate city limits of Tullahoma. Previous winners will not be
eligible to compete in the same age division. All judge's decisions are final.

6. A non-refundable fee of $20 must accompany the entry form.

7. The contestant will be allowed to have one person with her backstage. If more than one person is found backstage, the contestant will be disqualified.

*Note: Contestants who do not abide by the dress code (Rule#2) will not be considered for the top 10 at the judge's discretion.

Saturday, September 5th at 1:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion.
Contestants must arrive by 12:30 p.m.
Contest begins at 1:00 p.m.

Practice is Saturday, August 29th at 11:00 a.m. at the pavilion.

1. Each contestant must have reached her 6th birthday but not her 9th birthday by September 1, 2026.

2. Dress should be age appropriate. Dress should be no shorter than knee length and may not be strapless. No makeup is allowed, including body glitter.*

3. Contestants will be judged on beauty, poise, personality, and rule #2 at discretion of the judges.

4. Each contestant must attach a copy of her birth certificate to her entry form.

5. Each contestant must reside within the boundaries of Coffee County or the corporate city limits of Tullahoma. Previous winners will not be
eligible to compete in the same age division. All judge's decisions are final.

6. A non-refundable fee of $20 must accompany the entry form.

7. The contestant will be allowed to have one person with her backstage. If more than one person is found backstage, the contestant will be disqualified.

*Note: Contestants who do not abide by the dress code (Rule#2) will not be considered for the top 10 at the judge's discretion.

Saturday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion.
Contestants must arrive by 10:30 a.m.
Contest begins at 11:00 a.m.

Practice is Saturday, August 29th at 9:00 a.m. at the pavilion.

1. Each contestant must have reached her 4th birthday but not her 6th birthday by September 1, 2026.

2. Dress should be age appropriate. Dress should be no shorter than knee length and may not be strapless. No makeup is allowed, including body glitter.*

3. Contestants will be judged on beauty, poise, personality, and rule #2 at discretion of the judges.

4. Each contestant must attach a copy of her birth certificate to her entry form.

5. Each contestant must reside within the boundaries of Coffee County or the corporate city limits of Tullahoma. Previous winners will not be eligible to compete in the same age division. All judge's decisions are final.

6. A non-refundable fee of $20 must accompany the entry form.

7. The contestant will be allowed to have one person with her backstage. If more than one person is found backstage, the contestant will be disqualified.

*Note: Contestants who do not abide by the dress code (Rule#2) will not be considered for the top 10 at the judge's discretion.

Sunday, September 6th at 5:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion
Boy Contestants must arrive by 4:30 p.m.
Girl Contestants must arrive by 5:00 p.m.
Do Not Come Backstage Until Announced

1. Each contestant must be 2 years old but not 4 years old by September 1, 2026.

2. Dress may be casual or Sunday best. No makeup is allowed.

3. Contestants must live in Coffee County or the Corporate City Limits of Tullahoma.

4. A non-refundable fee of $10 must accompany the entry form.

5. Contestants will also be judged on rule #2.

6. The contestant will be allowed to have one person with them backstage. If more than one person is found backstage, the contestant will be disqualified.

Ages 0-6 months
Sunday, September 6th at 1:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion.
Contestants must arrive by 12:30 p.m.
Do Not Come Backstage Until Announced

Ages 6-12 months
Sunday, September 6th at 2:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion.
Contestants must arrive by 1:30 p.m.
Do Not Come Backstage Until Announced

Ages 12-18 months
Sunday, September 6th at 3:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion.
Contestants must arrive by 2:30 p.m.
Do Not Come Backstage Until Announced

Ages 18-24 months
Sunday, September 6th at 4:00 p.m.
The Midway Entertainment and Agriculture Pavilion.
Contestants must arrive by 3:30 p.m.
Do Not Come Backstage Until Announced

There are pageants for babies aged 0-6 months, 6-12 months, 12-18 months, and 18-24 months.

1. Each contestant must be within the age range of their competition by September 1, 2026.

2. Dress may be casual or Sunday best. No makeup is allowed.

3. Contestants must live in Coffee County or the Corporate City Limits of Tullahoma.

4. A non-refundable fee of $10 must accompany the entry form.

5. Contestants will also be judged on rule #2.

6. The contestant will be allowed to have one person with them backstage. If more than one person is found backstage, the contestant will be disqualified.