The Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce reminds you that the deadline to register for the 2026 Miss Christmas in the Pines beauty pageant is Thursday, October 29th. The pageant will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, November 27th at the Jonesboro-Hodge High School Auditorium. The entry fee is $5.00, and each contestant may enter at no charge. The ages of entries accepted are from newborn to 18 years old, and they will compete in the following divisions:
Infant Miss (newborn – 1 month)
Baby Miss (12-23 months)
Toddler Miss (2-3 years)
Tiny Miss (4-5 years)
Little Miss (6-7 years)
Deb Miss (8-9 years)
Petite Miss (10-11 years)
Junior Miss (12-13 years)
Teen Miss (14-16 years)
Miss Christmas in the Pines (17-18 years)
Scholarship Opportunity: Miss Christmas in the Pines will receive a $2,000.00 Scholarship toward her education at a higher learning institution upon enrollment within one year of the pageant date and must be present to win.
People’s Choice Award: Each contestant decorates a box/jar with their photo and division, however they wish. Each dollar put in the box/jar equals one People’s Choice vote. The winner will receive a sash and a crown.
Most Photogenic Award: To be considered for the award, a $5.00 entry fee must be paid at the door, and entrants must bring either an 8×10 or 5×7 picture of themselves. The overall winner will receive a sash and certificate.
How to register: You can pick up registration forms at the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce, at your child’s school in Jackson Parish, or by scanning the QR Code shown below. To register, please bring a $20.00 check/money order made payable to the Jackson Parish Chamber of Commerce to the office located at 601 South Cooper Avenue in Jonesboro.
Additional Information: An adult may escort Infant Miss, Baby Miss, and Toddler Miss across the stage as necessary. Mandatory practice will be at 5:30 pm on October 30th. All division winners must participate in the Christmas Parade.
Contact Information: For more information or questions, please contact:
Sandra Plunkett – Pageant Director at (318)259-4456 ext. 2218 / sandraplunkett@jpsbschools.us
Danielle Copeland – Assistant Director at (318) 259-4489 ext. 800 / daniellecopeland@jpsbschools.us