Register now for Hootin an Hollarin princess pageants

Young ladies in grades first through sixth who are planning on participating in this year's Hootin an Hollarin princess pageants should pre-register by Sept. 9.
The pageants take place on the Hootin an Hollarin stage at 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16. There are three age categories. First- and second-grade girls compete in the 'Lil Princess pageant. Third- and fourth-grade girls compete in the 'Lil Miss pageant, and fifth- and sixth-grade girls compete in the Junior Prncess pageant.
"Contestants will be judgesdon stage presence and personality," said organizer Janette Smart. "Dress is simple. Think Mary and Laura on Little House on the Prairie. Not Nellie."
Makeup and handheld props are not allowed.
There will be one winner and two runners-up in each category. Winners receive a crown, jewelry, banner and a bouquet. Runners-up receive a banner and bouquet. Every contestant will receive a carnation and journal.
All contestants can ride in the Hootin an Hollarin parade at 2 p.m. Saturday.
All contestants must be pre-registered by calling Janette Smart, 679-0391, before Sept. 9.