Crowns, gowns, and plenty of smiles filled the Minden High School stage Saturday morning as 24 contestants, ranging from infants to teens, participated in the 2026 Webster Parish Fair Princess Pageant.
The annual pageant, sponsored by the Minden Civitans, featured seven age divisions, with contestants competing for Fair Princess titles, along with People’s Choice, Photogenic, and runner-up honors. Anna Claire Lemoine served as emcee for the pageant.
Makenna Butler swept the Baby division, earning the title of 2026 Fair Princess Baby, as well as People’s Choice and Photogenic.
In the Tiny division, Jolene “Sonnie” Yates was crowned 2026 Fair Princess Tiny and also received People’s Choice. Everleigh June Comeux was first runner-up and Photogenic, Mazie Ann McLemore was second runner-up, and Wendi Cloud was third runner-up.
Dottie Jeanne Wilder was crowned 2026 Fair Princess Toddler. MaLun Heard received People’s Choice and Photogenic and was named first runner-up, while Flora Perez was second runner-up.
Rhilee White was crowned 2026 Fair Princess Miniature. Cara Salas received People’s Choice and was first runner-up, Bishop Bays received Photogenic and was second runner-up, and Mia Perez was third runner-up.
Brenley Claire Berdan was crowned 2026 Fair Princess Petite and received Photogenic. Mabry Gail Brown received People’s Choice and was named first runner-up.
In the Little Miss division, Emily Grace Yount was crowned 2026 Fair Princess Little Miss and received Photogenic. Tynlee Alston was first runner-up, Everly Kate McGill was second runner-up, and Laurinn Rowe was third runner-up. Landry Rolen received People’s Choice.
Riley Brown was crowned 2026 Fair Princess Junior. Kenzie Pamintuan received People’s Choice and was named first runner-up.
Kaylee Anderson swept the Teen division, earning the title of 2026 Fair Princess Teen, People’s Choice, and Photogenic.
This year’s pageant also introduced a talent division. Meadow Moss, Tynlee Alston, Anslee-Kate Alexander, Emily Grace Yount, and Everly Kate Hill participated in the new competition. Alston earned first place, and Yount received second place.
The Princess Pageant preceded the Webster Parish Fair Queen Pageant, held Saturday afternoon at Minden High School, where Adleigh Moore of Lakeside High School was crowned the 2026 Webster Parish Fair Queen.
The newly crowned Fair Queen and Princesses will have an opportunity to take part in festivities surrounding the 2026 Webster Parish Fair. The annual fair parade is scheduled for October 20 in downtown Minden, followed by the Webster Parish Fair from October 21-24.
