The Watkins Lions Club will again sponsor the Little Miss Watkins Pageant during the Kraut N Wurst annual celebration Friday, Aug. 3.
All girls who are full-time residents of Watkins with a Watkins address who have completed kindergarten through second grade may qualify for the pageant. Each eligible candidate must find their own sponsor. If any business in Watkins would like to sponsor a candidate they may do so as well. All candidate sponsors will be required to pay a $25 entry fee for their candidate. Checks should be written to Watkins Lions Club and mailed to 250 Western Ave. Watkins, MN 55389. All sponsor checks must be received prior to the Little Miss Watkins Tea Party Wednesday, July 18.
The Little Miss Watkins Tea Party will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, at the Watkins Lions Club located at the skating rink. At least one parent or guardian should attend the tea party with the candidate. Candidate pictures, pageant practice and dance routine will be explained at the tea party, so all sponsored candidates must attend.
The Little Miss Watkins Pageant will be held at the grand stand in McCarthy Park at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3. Alternate rain location will be held at the Watkins Village Hall.
The deadline to register candidates and sponsors is Monday, July 16. To register a candidate, please contact Emily Piccerillo at (320) 224-3562. Please be prepared to supply the candidate’s name, parents’ names, sponsor’s name, and last grade completed for the candidate.