{"id":149495,"date":"2026-03-02T08:28:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T08:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/149495\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:28:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T08:28:10","slug":"miss-key-lime-pie-festival-pageants-crown-winning-queens-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/149495\/","title":{"rendered":"Miss Key Lime Pie Festival Pageants Crown Winning Queens of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPageants and Pie Eating Contests this weekend\"\"<\/a>Melissa Pope, Elite Miss Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 (SCD image)<\/p>\n

BREVARD COUNTY \u2022 VIERA, FLORIDA \u2013 The Space Coast Key Lime Pie Festival<\/a> Elite Miss Pageant was held on Saturday February 28, where Melissa Pope was crowned.<\/p>\n

On Sunday March 1, returning champion Petra Branham was crowned Ms. Key Lime Pie Fest 2026. Marley Hayre was crowned Teen Miss.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Left: Marley Hayre, Teen Miss Key Lime Pie Fest Pageant 2026, Right: Petra Branham Ms. Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 (SCD image)<\/p>\n

Sylvia Austin was awarded Miss Congeniality. Abby Hinzman and Joli Ferry were awarded Miss Photogenic for their respective divisions<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Esme Jenkins, Little Miss Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 (SCD image)<\/p>\n

The judges panel included:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Melissa Parker, Mrs. Melbourne Florida America 2026 and Mrs. Universe TCP 2024<\/p>\n

\u2022 Dyarah Powell, Ms. Key Lime Pie Fest 2026 and Ms. Strawberry Fest 2026<\/p>\n

\u2022 Kimberly Clayton, Talent Scout and Director of World\u2019s Most Beautiful Pageant<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0Beth York,\u00a0Ms. Florida Petite 2023 and Space Coast Daily Contest Host<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Miss Space Coast Strawberry Festival 2026 Pageant March 7-8<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Left to right: Carlee Nichole Partain, Kalei Edmondson, Dyarah Powell, Yvonne Perrone (SCD image)<\/p>\n

Next weekend begins the Space Coast Strawberry Festival<\/a> at Space Coast Daily Park, 5775 Stadium Pkwy. Rockledge (Viera).<\/p>\n

The event will feature food, vendors, midway rides, animal interactions, magic shows, live music, and the following contests:<\/p>\n

Saturday, March 7:\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u2022 12 p.m. \u2013 Pie Eating Contest<\/p>\n

\u2022 1 p.m. \u2013 Berry Cute Baby, (children under 3)<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 p.m. \u2013 Elite Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 40+)<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 p.m. \u2013 Little Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 3-6)<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 p.m. \u2013 Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 7-12)<\/p>\n

Sunday, March 8:<\/p>\n

\u202212 p.m. \u2013 Turkey Calling Contest<\/p>\n

\u2022 2 p.m. \u2013 Mother\/Daughter Look-A-Like Contest<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 p.m. \u2013 Teen Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 13-19)<\/p>\n

\u2022 3 p.m. \u2013 Miss Pageant, (ladies ages 20 \u2013 39)<\/p>\n

For full rules and registration information can be found at SpaceCoastStrawberryFestival.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Further inquiries can be directed to contest host Beth York at Beth.SpaceCoastDaily@gmail.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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