Contestants will compete across several age divisions, including 15 Belle Toddlers ages 0–3, three Little Mister and Miss contestants ages 4–6, 15 Junior Princess contestants ages 9–13, five Princess contestants ages 14–16, and 3 Queen contestants ages 17–21.
Voting for the Belle Toddler division will begin Tuesday, May 26, 2026, when contestant cans are placed throughout the community for public voting.
The official Royalty competition will take place Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the Belle/Bland Community Center. Doors will open at 12:30 p.m., with competition beginning at 1 p.m.
Members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend and support the contestants as they compete for the honor of representing the Belle Fair during this year’s festivities and community involvement for the year of term. Little Mister and Miss contestants will compete in a private interview and talent with the judges. Jr Princess contestants completed a questionnaire to enter and will compete on the day of the competition in public introductions, answering one public question and the evening gown. Princess and Queen contestants will be judged on public introductions, public question, talent, a private interview with the judges, and the evening gown.
The 78th Annual Belle Fair will kick-off June 3rd, 2026, and we are thrilled to host a stage full of compassionate, talented and amazing young individuals within our community.
