More Than a Crown.
The Miss Amelia County Fair Scholarship Program celebrates young women who exemplify leadership, character, academic dedication, and community service. Rooted in tradition and built for opportunity, our program provides contestants with scholarship awards, personal development experience, and the honor of representing the Amelia County Fair throughout the year.
This is more than a pageant, it is a platform for confidence, service, and future success.
WHY
Participate?
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Scholarship opportunities
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Leadership development
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Public speaking experience
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Community involvement
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Eligibility to compete in the Virginia Association of Fairs Pageant
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Lifelong friendships & unforgettable memories
AGE DIVISIONS
Tiny Miss
Ages 2-3
Ages 4-6
Little Miss
Ages 7-9
Young Miss
Ages 10-12
Preteen Miss
Ages 13-15
Junior Miss
Miss
Ages 16-22
AREAS OF COMPETITION
OUTFIT OF CHOICE
Contestants must wear a costume of choice that best fits their personality. This is nice, casual wear. Clothing must be age-appropriate and in good taste.
ON STAGE QUESTION
Contestants will be asked an on-stage question based on their application.
PRIVATE INTERVIEW
(Miss Division Only)
Contestants will participate in a 5-minute panel interview with the pageant judges.
PREPARED SPEECH
(Miss Division Only)
Contestants must prepare and memorize a 30-second speech about their community engagement.
PHOTOGENIC
(Optional)
Contestants will mail a headshot or photo (5x7) of themselves along with this application. Please send a copy as this picture will not be returned.
Rules & Regulations
To ensure fairness and integrity, all contestants must:
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Meet eligibility requirements
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Maintain good academic standing (Miss Division)
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Exhibit strong moral character
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Attend all mandatory rehearsals
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Adhere to dress code guidelines
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Demonstrate respect for fellow contestants, staff, and judges
Full official rulebook is available below.
How to Register
Registration for the 2026 Miss Amelia County Fair Pageant is now open! Spots are limited in each division so be sure to get your application in early.
To register, contestants must:
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Complete official application
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Submit entry fee
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Provide required documentation
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Submit headshot
*Please mail the completed form, entry fee check (made payable to Amelia County Fair), and a birth certificate copy to:
Amelia County Fair Scholarship Pageant
c/o Ashley Mullins
P.O. Box 451
Amelia Court House, VA 23002
Cara Barrett
Miss Amelia County Fair 2026
Meet Miss Amelia County Fair 2026
Hi! I am Cara Barrett your new Miss Amelia County Fair 2026. I am a rising sophomore at Roanoke college with plans to double major in History and Social Studies education. I love all history and cannot wait to explore the history behind this county! Along with my academics, I play softball at Roanoke where I am a pitcher and 3rd basemen. Softball has been my passion since I was 4 years old.
My platform the Dysautonomia Project is a non-profit organization that educates young women and health care professionals on what this condition is and how to give proper treatment. I have suffered from Dysautonomia and want to be a voice for all the young women who feel unheard.
I can’t wait to represent this wonderful county and I hope to see you all of the Amelia County Fair August 13th-16th!
Our Pageant Director
Ashley Mullins
Ashley Mullins has been involved in pageantry for over a decade; she began her pageant journey at a local county fair and worked her way up to competing at Miss Virginia. Ashley was the first contestant to debut an aerial talent on the Miss Virginia stage and brought home a non-finalist talent award with her efforts.
Today, Ashley has a continued passion for helping young women develop life-long skills through pageantry. She, along with her husband and daughter, live in Jetersville on a 100 year old farm where it seems they are always repairing something. When Ashley isn't tending to their farm animals (the mischievous geese being her favorite), she enjoys frequenting theme parks, spending time with friends and family, volunteering with the Amelia County Fair, and teaching herself new things.
Life of a Pageant Girl
Investing in the
Future of Amelia County
The Miss Amelia County Fair is proud to operate as a scholarship-based program designed to support the academic and professional goals of young women in our community.
Each year, scholarship funds are awarded to eligible contestants in the Miss Division, recognizing excellence in leadership, academic achievement, and community involvement.
This program encourages:
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Higher education
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Career development
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Civic engagement
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Personal growth
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Confidence through leadership
More than a title, participants gain experience that prepares them for college interviews, scholarship applications, and future leadership roles.
Queens of the Past
Miss Amelia County Fair 2025
Autumn Mercer
People’s Choice Award WinnerTop 11 Finalist – Virginia Fair Association Pageant
