Little Miss & Mister Wabash County Pageant Returns September 5

The Wabash County Museum will once again be filled with excitement, smiles, and a touch of royal charm as it hosts the beloved Little Miss & Mister Wabash County Pageant on Friday, September 5 at 6 PM. Presented in partnership with the Wabash County Scholarship Pageant and proudly sponsored by Braspy’s Trinkets, the event is one of the highlights of September’s First Friday celebration in downtown Wabash.

This cherished tradition celebrates the youth of Wabash County as local boys and girls ages 4–7 take the stage, hoping to earn the title of Little Miss or Little Mister Wabash County. The newly crowned royalty will enjoy a year of special appearances, including riding alongside the 2025 Wabash County Festival Pageant Queen and her court during the Founders Fest Parade on Saturday, September 13.

Families interested in participating should note the following requirements:

• Contestants must be Wabash County residents between the ages of 4 and 7

• Participants must be available for the Founders Fest Parade on September 13

• Applications must be submitted by Friday, August 29

• A $10 registration fee is due at the Museum or online by the deadline

Applications are available online or at the Museum’s Welcome Desk.

For complete details or to register, visit www.wabashmuseum.org/events or stop by the Wabash County Museum. Whether participating or cheering from the audience, the Little Miss & Mister Wabash County Pageant promises to be a heartwarming evening celebrating the community’s youngest stars.

Image caption: 2024 Wabash County Festivals Queen and two of her runner-ups, the freshly crowned 2024 Little Miss and Mister, and the 2023 Little Miss succeeding the 2024 pageant.