SIKESTON - The Little Mr. and Miss Cotton Carnival pageant is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Sikeston Rodeo Grounds.
Any girl or boy from the area between the ages of 4 and 6 is eligible to enter. Dress for the contest is "Sunday best" or pageant wear.
To enter a child in the contest send the following information: child's name, address, birthdate, age, hair and eye color, sex, school attending and grade (if applicable), favorite color, favorite thing to do, favorite TV show, favorite food and the name of the parents or guardian. Also include a cell phone number so a text can be sent in the event of rain and the need to move to an alternate location.
In addition to the above information, a copy of the child's birth certificate is required along with a $15 entry fee. The information, entry fee and copy of the birth certificate should be mailed to: Little Miss and Mr. Cotton Carnival Pageant, 301 Ashley Drive, Sikeston, MO 63801.
For any questions call or text Lauren at 573-258-2012.
All entries must be postmarked no later than Sept. 23. Those who believe their entry can not be mailed in time should call Lauren and arrangements will be made to drop off the entry form.
All contestants in the pageants must be at the American Legion Stage at the rodeo grounds no later than 6:30 p.m. Sept. 28.