October 27, 2024
By: Dwayne Page
Royalty in several age groups were crowned Saturday during the Annual Fall Fest Pageants hosted by the Last Minute Toy Shop.
Three new categories were added this year including Miss Fall Fest for ages 19-54 (unmarried), Mrs. Fall Fest ages 19-54, and Senior Fall Fest Queen for those ages 55 and older.
Brandi Liggett claimed the crown for the first ever Miss Fall Fest Queen for ages 19-54. She is the 39-year-old daughter of Terry and Tricia Bullard of Smithville. First runner-up was 19-year-old Chloe Faith Lawson, daughter of Victoria Poteete and Adam Denney of Smithville. She was also judged to have the prettiest hair, eyes, attire, smile, and was most photogenic.
Meanwhile 27-year-old Mariah Kilgore of Smithville is the first ever Mrs. Fall Fest among the 19-54 age group while 72-year-old Betty Davis of Smithville was crowned the first Senior Fall Fest Queen from ages 55 and older. Davis also won for prettiest eyes and people’s choice.
First runner-up in the Senior Fall Fest Pageant was 59-year-old Tammy West of Smithville. She was also judged to have the prettiest attire. Second runner-up was 56-year-old Symantha Haley of Alexandria. Haley received honors for most photogenic and prettiest hair. 57-year-old Teresa Winchester Stanley of Smithville was recognized for prettiest smile.