Pork Producers Again Sponsoring Little Miss Pigtail Contest

The Effingham County Pork Producers will sponsor a Little Miss Pigtail Contest for the girls of Effingham County ages 4 to 7. Entries are limited to the first 25 girls, and all entrants must reside in Effingham County.

Judging will be Tuesday, August 2 at 5pm in the Schuetzenfest Building on the Effingham County Fairgrounds. Each participant will have their pigtails measured, then all the contestants will meet outside the grandstand track entrance for lineup at 5:50pm.

Entries must be received by Friday, July 15. Winners will be announced at approximately 6pm on the grandstand stage, weather permitting.

Each girl will receive a T-shirt that she will wear onstage as well as a goody bag. 

Entry forms can be found in Effingham County Fair book or on the Fair website. A Facebook page titled Little Miss Pigtail Contest has been developed so you can find more information and get your questions answered.