Cocke County A&I Fairest of the Fair 2026
Saturday, August 15th, 2026 @8pm
***Registration is Now open to Cocke County residents as well as the surrounding counties of Jefferson, Hamblen, Greene, and Sevier Counties***
The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 scholarship, crown, trophy, flowers, gifts from local merchants, and her expenses paid to compete at the state level in Murfreesboro. The title holder is expected to be present each night of the fair week. She will participate in the local Christmas parades, complete fair assigned community services, and attend fair board meetings in September and January. First and second runner-ups will also receive a scholarship and trophy. Score sheets will be available.
Emma Arrowood crowned 2025 Cocke County A&I Fairest of the Fair.
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Saturday, August 15th, 2026 @ 8pm
Those who have reached their 16th birthday, but not their 21st birthday by December 31, 2026
***Registration is Now open to Cocke County residents as well as the surrounding counties of Jefferson, Hamblen, Greene, and Sevier Counties***
5 minute interview with judges at 11:00am on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 in the fellowship hall at Southside Baptist Church
Registration for Fairest of the Fair will be held at the fair ground at the Little Theater on Saturday, August 8th, 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm! Sunday, August 9th, 2026 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.
The deadline to register is Sunday, August 9th, 2026
Contestants may print, complete, and mail the entry form along with a wallet size picture and check to the pageant director. The director must have it in hand no later than the deadline.
Please make checks out to Cocke County Fair. If there are any questions, please feel free to contact the pageant director:
Kellye Stokely
597 North Street
Newport, TN 37821
423-237-0827
Teen Miss
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Registration for ALL pageants:
August 8th 10:00am-2:00pm
August 9th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Entry fee through August 9th will be $50 (Registration at the Little Theater)
August 10th-14th 10:00am-6:00pm (Registration at the Cocke County Fair Office)
August 10th-20th Entry Fee is $75
Children may register the night of the pageant by 6:15pm – fee will be $75.00
Mail entries to the pageant director: Kellye Stokely, 597 North Street, Newport, TN 37821. For more information call (423) 237-0827. Please attach a check made out to Cocke County Fair.
- Teen Miss Pageant is open to girls 13 to 15 years years of age.
- Contestant will model in a “T” formation.
- Contestants will be judged on beauty, personality, and stage presence.
- No Rehearsals
Senior Princess
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Registration for ALL pageants:
August 8th 10:00am-2:00pm
August 9th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Entry fee through August 9th will be $50 (Registration at the Little Theater)
August 10th-14th 10:00am-6:00pm (Registration at the Cocke County Fair Office)
August 10th-20th Entry Fee is $75
Children may register the night of the pageant by 6:15pm – fee will be $75.00
Mail entries to the pageant director: Kellye Stokely, 597 North Street, Newport, TN 37821.
For more information call (423) 237-0827. Please attach a check made out to Cocke County Fair.
- The Senior Princess Pageant is open to girls 10 to 12 years of age.
- Contestant will model in a “T” formation
- Contestants will be judged on beauty, personality, and stage presence.
- No Rehearsals
Junior Princess
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Registration for ALL pageants:
August 8th 10:00am-2:00pm
August 9th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Entry fee through August 9th will be $50 (Registration at the Little Theater)
August 10th-14th 10:00am-6:00pm (Registration at the Cocke County Fair Office)
August 10th-20th Entry Fee is $75
Children may register the night of the pageant by 6:15pm – fee will be $75.00
Mail entries to the pageant director: Kellye Stokely, 597 North Street, Newport, TN 37821. For more information call (423) 237-0827. Please attach a check made out to Cocke County Fair.
- The Junior Princess Pageant is open to girls 7 to 9 years of age.
- Contestant will model in a “T” formation
- Contestants will be judged on beauty, personality, and stage presence.
- No Rehearsals
Little Princess
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Tuesday, August 18th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Registration for ALL pageants:
August 8th 10:00am-2:00pm
August 9th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Entry fee through August 9th will be $50 (Registration at the Little Theater)
August 10th-14th 10:00am-6:00pm (Registration at the Cocke County Fair Office)
August 10th-20th Entry Fee is $75
Children may register the night of the pageant by 6:15pm – fee will be $75.00
Mail entries to the pageant director: Kellye Stokely, 597 North Street, Newport, TN 37821. For more information call (423) 237-0827. Please attach a check made out to Cocke County Fair.
- Little Princess Pageant is open to girls 4 to 6 years of age.
- Contestants will be judged on beauty, personality, and stage presence.
- No Rehearsals
Tiny Princess and Prince
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Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @6:30pm
Registration for ALL pageants:
August 8th 10:00am-2:00pm
August 9th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Entry fee through August 9th will be $50 (Registration at the Little Theater)
August 10th-14th 10:00am-6:00pm (Registration at the Cocke County Fair Office)
August 10th-20th Entry Fee is $75
Children may register the night of the pageant by 6:15pm – fee will be $75.00
Mail entries to the pageant director: Kellye Stokely, 597 North Street, Newport, TN 37821. For more information call (423) 237-0827. Please attach a check made out to Cocke County Fair.
- Girls & Boys age 2-3 years old
- Contestants will be judged on beauty, personality, and stage presence.
- No Rehearsals
Teeny Princess and Prince
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Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Registration for ALL pageants:
August 8th 10:00am-2:00pm
August 9th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Entry fee through August 9th will be $50 (Registration at the Little Theater)
August 10th-14th 10:00am-6:00pm (Registration at the Cocke County Fair Office)
August 10th-20th Entry Fee is $75
Children may register the night of the pageant by 6:15pm – fee will be $75.00
Mail entries to the pageant director: Kellye Stokely, 597 North Street, Newport, TN 37821. For more information call (423) 237-0827. Please attach a check made out to Cocke County Fair.
- Girls & Boys age 13-23 Months old
- Contestants will be judged on beauty, personality, and stage presence
- No Rehearsals
Baby Princess and Prince
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Thursday, August 20th, 2026 @ 6:30pm
Registration for ALL pageants:
August 8th 10:00am-2:00pm
August 9th 2:00pm-4:00pm
Entry fee through August 9th will be $50 (Registration at the Little Theater)
August 10th-14th 10:00am-6:00pm (Registration at the Cocke County Fair Office)
August 10th-20th Entry Fee is $75
Children may register the night of the pageant by 6:15pm – fee will be $75.00
Mail entries to the pageant director: Kellye Stokely, 597 North Street, Newport, TN 37821. For more information call (423) 237-0827. Please attach a check made out to Cocke County Fair.
- Girls & Boys age 0-12 Months old
- Contestants will be judged on beauty, personality, and stage presence.
- No Rehearsals