Melissa Pope, Abby Hinzman, Marley Hayre, Eden Green, Esme JenkinsLeft: Eden Green, age 11. Right: Elite Miss Strawberry Fest, Melissa Pope (SCD image)

BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – As the Space Coast Strawberry Festival came to a close, five ladies, from ages 3 and up, took home the Miss Strawberry Festival Pageant crowns and sashes for their divisions.

Melissa Pope was crowned Elite Miss. Pope supports saving lives by donating blood. She is also the reigning queen of Elite Miss Key Lime Pie Fest 2026

Abby Hinzman was crowned Ms. Strawberry Fest 2026. Hinzman is an engineer who supports pet rescue with her pet bandana business.

Left: Abby Hinzman, age 24. Right: Marley Hayre, age 13.

Teen Miss was awarded to Marley Hayre, the champion of Teen Miss Key Lime Pie Fest 2026. Hayre used her platform to encourage others to overcome stage fright and to make her late father proud.

11 year old Edith Green was crowned Miss Strawberry Fest. Green takes part in many community projects that encourages youth to make their voice heard.

Little Miss Esme Jenkins returned for the crown for the second year, also taking the Little Miss Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 title.

Esme Jenkins, age 4, little miss strawberry fest 2026

Contestants were judged by seasoned pageant veterans in the criteria of outfit, walk, confidence, hair and makeup, and personality.

The Palm Bay Harley-Davidson gears up now for the Palm Bay Spring Fair, beginning March 12.