Pageants and Pie Eating Contests this weekendMelissa Pope, Elite Miss Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 (SCD image)

BREVARD COUNTY • VIERA, FLORIDA – The Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival Elite Miss Pageant was held on Saturday February 28, where Melissa Pope was crowned.

On Sunday March 1, returning champion Petra Branham was crowned Ms. Key Lime Pie Fest 2026. Marley Hayre was crowned Teen Miss.

Left: Marley Hayre, Teen Miss Key Lime Pie Fest Pageant 2026, Right: Petra Branham Ms. Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 (SCD image)

Sylvia Austin was awarded Miss Congeniality. Abby Hinzman and Joli Ferry were awarded Miss Photogenic for their respective divisions

Last weekend, on February 21, returning champion Esme Jenkins won the Little Miss Key Lime Pie Fest crown. The Miss Division for ages 7-12 went vacant.

Esme Jenkins, Little Miss Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 (SCD image)

The judges panel included:

• Melissa Parker, Mrs. Melbourne Florida America 2026 and Mrs. Universe TCP 2024

• Dyarah Powell, Ms. Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 and Ms. Strawberry Fest 2026

• Kimberly Clayton, Talent Scout and Director of World’s Most Beautiful Pageant

• Beth York, Ms. Florida Petite 2023 and Space Coast Daily Contest Host

These pageants are a free and light hearted way to encourage girls and women of all ages to cultivate their talents and passions, and share them with the public.

Miss Space Coast Strawberry Festival 2026 Pageant March 7-8

Left to right: Carlee Nichole Partain, Kalei Edmondson, Dyarah Powell, Yvonne Perrone (SCD image)

Next weekend begins the Space Coast Strawberry Festival at Space Coast Daily Park, 5775 Stadium Pkwy. Rockledge (Viera).

The event will feature food, vendors, midway rides, animal interactions, magic shows, live music, and the following contests:

Saturday, March 7: 

• 12 p.m. – Pie Eating Contest

• 1 p.m. – Berry Cute Baby, (children under 3)

• 3 p.m. – Elite Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 40+)

• 3 p.m. – Little Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 3-6)

• 3 p.m. – Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 7-12)

Sunday, March 8:

•12 p.m. – Turkey Calling Contest

• 2 p.m. – Mother/Daughter Look-A-Like Contest

• 3 p.m. – Teen Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 13-19)

• 3 p.m. – Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 20 – 39)

For full rules and registration information can be found at SpaceCoastStrawberryFestival.com

Further inquiries can be directed to contest host Beth York at Beth.SpaceCoastDaily@gmail.com