# Event Details - **Event Name**: Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Application: https://forms.gle/iRdMmD2m8YLvaNBs5 Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant 2026 Pageant Information Date: September 12, 2026 Time: 2:00 p.m. Contestant doors will open at 9:00 a.m. Location Irwin County High School Auditorium 149 Chiefton Circle Ocilla, GA 31774 Age Divisions Baby: 0–12 months Teeny: Ages 1–2 Tiny: Ages 3–4 Little: Ages 5–6 Young: Ages 7–9 Junior: Ages 10–12 Teen: Ages 13–16 Miss: Ages 17–25 Entry Fees Early Bird Registration (Payments received before August 15, 2026) Entry Fee: $100 Includes all optional categories Sister Discount: $175 Regular Registration (After August 1, 2026) Entry Fee: $125 Includes all optional categories Sister Discount: $200 Entry Deadline All entries must be received by September 6, 2026. Payment Information PayPal missgasweetpotato@gmail.com (Please send using Friends & Family.) Cash App $sweetpotato2223 Checks Please make checks payable to: Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant A $30 fee will be charged for all returned checks. Mail Entries To 208 West 2nd Street Ocilla, GA 31774 Contact Information Leslie McDonald Phone: 229-457-6636 Email: missgasweetpotato@gmail.com Admission Prices General Admission: $10 Children 12 & Under: $5 Children 3 & Under: Free Competition Expectations All contestants will compete in Evening Gown and will be judged on: Poise Personality Beauty Stage Presence & Projection Teen & Miss Divisions Teen and Miss contestants will participate in a private interview the morning of the pageant and will answer an on-stage question that will be provided in advance. Interview times will be emailed to contestants prior to pageant day. Interviews will be held at Irwin County Middle School, located beside the auditorium. Contestants are encouraged to use a simple “T” walking pattern. All contestants will enter and exit from the left side of the stage. At the conclusion of each age division, contestants will remain on stage for optional category judging. Please note: Dressing room space is limited. Queen Appearances & Responsibilities All queens are required to: Attend the Famers Luncheon October 30, 2026 Attend the VIP Breakfast on October 31, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Attend the Sweet Potato Festival October 31, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Ride in the Sweet Potato Parade October 31, 2026 (following parade) All queens must remain after the pageant for official photographs. Awards Each division queen will receive: Crown Sash Trophy Crowning Pin The Teen and Miss winners will also receive a scholarship awarded upon successful completion of their reign. Each division will also recognize: 1st Runner-Up 2nd Runner-Up Runner-up winners will receive a trophy and tiara. Optional Categories Optional categories include: Best Dress Best Smile Best Hair Most Photogenic Teen and Miss divisions will also receive an Interview Award. All optional winners will receive a tiara and medal. Photogenic Entry One photogenic photo is included with entry. Additional photos may be entered for $5 each. Please DO NOT mail photos. Bring all photos to registration by 1:30 p.m. on pageant day. People’s Choice Award A People’s Choice winner will be selected based on the total amount of donations collected by each contestant. Each contestant will have a donation bag displayed at registration with their contestant number. Monetary donations may be placed in these bags throughout the event. Donation bags will be collected during intermission and counted to determine the winner. The People’s Choice winner will receive: Crown Sash Trophy Crowning Pin The winner will also be invited to participate in all official appearances alongside the newly crowned queens. This title may be double crowned. Additional Information The emcee will read contestant information directly from the application. Contestant Expectations & Rules Contestants must: Never have been married Never have been pregnant or had a child Be of good moral character Never have been convicted of a crime There will be no refunds unless the pageant is canceled. Any contestant or guest displaying unruly, unsportsmanlike, or inappropriate conduct — including disregard for pageant rules and regulations — may result in immediate disqualification and dismissal without refund. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ocilla/miss-georgia-sweet-potato-pageant/200030236497101 - **Event Categories**: nonprofit, festivals, parades, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 189 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Ocilla - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Irwin County High School - **lat**: 31.57773 - **long**: -83.24077 - **full address**: Irwin County High School, 149 Chiefton Cir, Ocilla, GA 31774-2231, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/797bab52908b569b1d5983e8740e4bfbd56372265a797f0b43706a57e038f565-rimg-w1200-h800-dc787888-gmir?v=1788268764 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant being held? - **A:** Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Irwin County High School, 149 Chiefton Cir, Ocilla, GA 31774-2231, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant ? - **A:** Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant is organized by Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ocilla, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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