Welcome to the

Van Buren County Arkansas Fairgrounds

Learn More About The 2025 VBC Fair

Welcome to the Van Buren County Fairgrounds — a place where community, tradition, and fun come together.

2025 VBC Fair Christmas Pageant

Fill Out Form

VBC FAIR CHRISTMAS PAGEANT
SPONSORED BY VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIR

BABY DIVISION: ($20 ENTRY FEE)
Baby Snowflake – Birth to 18 months
Miss Sugarplum – 19 months to 3 years

ELEMENTARY DIVISION: ($20 ENTRY FEE)
Miss Mistletoe – 4 years to 6 years old
Poinsettia Princess – 7–9 years old
Miss Gingerbread – 10–12 years old

TEEN, MS AND ADULT DIVISIONS: ($20 ENTRY FEE)
Miss Holly – 13–15 years old
Miss Merry Christmas – 16–19 years old
Ms Snow Queen – 20–40 years old
Ms Ice Queen – 41–55 years old
Ms White Christmas – 56–75 years old

PAGEANT RULES

All contestants can be from any location around the state or elsewhere.
All contestants may be single or married.
All contestants must agree to release the VBC Fair Association from all liability.
Manners, behavior, appearance, and grooming will be observed at all times from registration through the official ending of the contest.
Any display of poor showmanship and/or unbecoming conduct, interference, or any behavioral problem created by a contestant, parent, relative, or supporter of a contestant will result in disqualification of the contestant from all future contests.
Any contestant may participate in a division that they may have reigned in previously.
Judges’ scores will not be returned to the contestant.
Registration is on December 4th from 4PM–6PM. Forms available at registration, on website, or Dana @ 501-253-3206.
Van Buren County Fair Association is not responsible for any confusion over start times. The registration form provides contest start times. No exceptions.
Winners will be pictured on our Facebook page: Van Buren County Fair and Livestock Association.
Judging will be done by representatives of any county in Arkansas.
One parent or attendant is allowed backstage up to the age of 12. One parent will be admitted free of charge to the contest per contestant.
Ages 13 and up – no parent or attendant will be allowed backstage when contests are underway. There will be helpers backstage to assist.

All rules must be strictly adhered to. Any questions please ask the Pageant Director.

Past News

-

Past News -

Schedule:

Tuesday, August 19

6:00–8:00 p.m. Fair Queen Registration & Practice (GW Bldg.)
Deadline for registration is Tuesday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m.
Forms available by calling 501-253-3206 or email: t72031@yahoo.com

Saturday, August 23

VBC Fair Pageants (GW Bldg.)
10:00 a.m. Baby & Toddlers (birth to 4 yrs.)
2:00 p.m. Elementary Pageants (5–12 yrs.)
5:00 p.m. Teen Miss (13 years)
Junior/Miss Fair Queen Pageant (14–23 years)
Mrs./Sr. Miss Pageant (35–75 years)

Friday, August 29

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Entire Creative Arts Exhibits (including all food items) in GW Building

Tuesday, September 2

3:00–9:00 p.m. GW Building open to view exhibits
5:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
6:30 p.m. Bingo night in GW Building

Wednesday, September 3 (School Bus Day)

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($30 per person ARMBANDS)
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

Thursday, September 4 (School Bus Day)

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
3:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($30 per person ARMBANDS)
6:00–8:00 p.m. Youth & Open Talent Contest Practice
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

Friday, September 5 (School Bus Day)

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
9:00–11:00 a.m. Horse Show–Halter Class Check-In (Parking Lot)
10:00 a.m. Horse Show–Halter Class (Parking Lot)
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
4:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($30 per person ARMBANDS)
6:00 p.m. Strut Your Mutt Contest (GW Bldg.)
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

Saturday, September 6

9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. GW Building exhibits open
10:00 a.m. Livestock Premium Auction
“Scholarship Cookie Jar Auction” from VBC Fair to VBC graduating seniors with application
11:00 a.m. Kitchen opens
11:30 a.m. Herdsman Awards Presentation
1:00–9:00 p.m. Commercial Building open
3:00–9:00 p.m. Gate Admission ($4 for ages 5 & over; under 4 FREE)

5:00 p.m.- Van Buren County Fair Talent Contest- Form Click Here
5:00 p.m. Best of the Best Showmanship Contest – Livestock Arena
5:00–10:00 p.m. Carnival ($30 per person ARMBANDS)
7:00 p.m. Rapid Fire Ministries – area by Field of Flags
8:00 p.m. Release of livestock
9:15 p.m. Nightly DRAWING FOR $100, W/PAID GATE TICKET

Sunday, September 7

1:00–3:00 p.m. Pick up Creative Arts exhibits in GW Building
Creative Arts – Premium checks available

Information Contacts

General Info: Kim, 501-654-4116 or Dawn Williams
(501) 592-1967
Pageants: Dana, 501-253-3206
Creative Arts Exhibits: Dana, 501-253-3206
Commercial Exhibits: Krystil, 501-253-3219
Livestock: Wesley, 501-314-6508, or Dikelin, 501-412-7798
Veterans Field of Flags: David, 501-253-4895
Strut Your Mutt Contest: Dana, 501-592-1967
Talent: Amy, 501-253-0709