Contact Information
Christy Burns
Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce
Executive Director
(870) 777-3640
hopechamberdirector@gmail.com
Now Accepting Entries for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant and Beautiful Baby Contest
Monday, June 30, 2025 – Hope, Arkansas – Applications are available for the Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant and Beautiful Baby Contest, two beloved events held in conjunction with the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival.
The Miss & Mister Watermelon Festival Pageant will take place on Monday, August 5th, 2025, at Klipsch Auditorium and is free and open to the public. Contestants ages 0 to 18 years are invited to participate. Categories span a variety of age groups, and winners will receive titles and recognition during the festival week.
Entry forms are available at the following locations:
• Hope-Hempstead County Chamber of Commerce
• Rae Tays
• Tickled Pink Boutique
• Little Things Children’s Boutique
The Beautiful Baby Contest is a photo-entry event open to children 1 day to 3 years old. All submitted photos will be displayed during the 49th Annual Hope Watermelon Festival, and winners will be selected prior to the festival.