West Virginia Peach Festival Pageant

Step into the spotlight and celebrate beauty, confidence, and community at the West Virginia Peach Festival Pageant! This exciting event honors contestants of all ages as they showcase their charm, talent, and poise while competing for the coveted Peach Festival Royalty Titles.

West Virginia Peach Festival Pageant

Step into the spotlight and celebrate beauty, confidence, and community at the West Virginia Peach Festival Pageant! This exciting event honors contestants of all ages as they showcase their charm, talent, and poise while competing for the coveted Peach Festival Royalty Titles.

A Celebration of Tradition and Elegance

The West Virginia Peach Pageant is a cherished tradition that brings together contestants of all ages to celebrate poise, confidence, and community spirit. This exciting event showcases young and talented participants in various divisions, from babies to queens, as they compete for prestigious titles, crowns, and special prizes.

Location: Church-McKee Arts Center

Dates:
Queens Pageant: July 12th

Youth Pageant: July 26th

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Click here to Register!

A Celebration of Tradition and Elegance

The West Virginia Peach Pageant is a cherished tradition that brings together contestants of all ages to celebrate poise, confidence, and community spirit. This exciting event showcases young and talented participants in various divisions, from babies to queens, as they compete for prestigious titles, crowns, and special prizes.

Location: Church-McKee Arts Center

Dates: TBD (July, separate dates for Youth and Queens Pageants)

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Click here to Register!

Age Divisions & Categories

West Virginia Youth Peach Pageant

Our pageant welcomes contestants of all ages! Whether you're a tiny tot or a graceful young adult, there's a category for you.

Baby Peach (0-24 months, girl)
Baby Peach (0-24 months, boy)
Miss Peach Fuzz (3-4) | Mr. Peach Fuzz (3-4)
Miss Peach Blossom (5-6) | Mr. Peach Blossom (5-6)
Tiny Miss Peach (7-8) | Tiny Mr. Peach (7-8)
Little Miss Peach (9-10) | Little Mr. Peach (9-10)

Pageant will be held on: July 26th @ Church-McKee Arts Center

Deadline of Entry: July 1st 2025

Winner Prizes: Crown, Pink Heart Company sash, flowers, and additional donated prizes (announced closer to the event).

West Virginia Queens Peach Pageant

Our pageant welcomes contestants of all ages! Whether you're a tiny tot or a graceful young adult, there's a category for you.

Peach Pre-Teen (11-12)
Peach Teen (13-15)
Peach Queen (16-21, WVAFF eligible)
Ms. Peach (18+, unmarried, with or without children, not WVAFF eligible)
Mrs. Peach (18+, married)

Pageant will be held on: July 12th @ Church-McKee Arts Center

Deadline of Entry: June 1st 2025

Winner Prizes: Crown, Pink Heart Company sash, flowers, and additional donated prizes (announced closer to the event).

Special Note: Peach Queen will help design her own competition sash for the WVAFF pageant in January.

West Virginia Peach Pageant Entry Fees

Baby Peach

$25

Miss/Mr. Peach Fuzz (3-4)

$25

Miss/Mr. Peach Blossom (5-6)

$50

Tiny Miss/Tiny Mr. Peach (7-8)

$50

Little Miss/Little Mr. Peach (9-10)

$75

Peach Pre-Teen (11-12)

$100

Peach Teen (13-15)

$100

Peach Queen (16-21)

$100

Ms. Peach (18+ unmarried, with or without children)

$100

Mrs. Peach (18+ married)

$100

What You’ll

Compete In:

Contestants will be judged in the following categories:

Casual Wear: Fun, personality-driven outfit with optional peach-inspired colors (pinks, oranges, golds, or peach). Must be age-appropriate.
Evening Gown: Prom-like or formal gown that suits the contestant’s age and style.
Fishbowl Question (Queens Pageant Only): Top 5 contestants in each category answer a question while in their evening gown.
Most Photogenic: An optional $5 fee is added for entry into the Photogenic Contest. Participants must provide a photo upon entry.
Fan Favorite: Determined by the most money collected in contestant jars before the pageant begins ($1 = 1 vote). One winner per pageant will receive a special crown.

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The WV Peach Fest is Coming Up In

About WVPF

The West Virginia Peach Festival, held every August, celebrates the state's rich community spirit with three days of family fun. Enjoy craft vendors, live entertainment, a kids' zone, a car show, and more, all while supporting local nonprofits. Volunteers and sponsors make it all possible, creating a welcoming event for all ages to enjoy and give back.

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Where to Sleep

If you want to enjoy a fun-filled packed weekend of all things peaches, then The West Virginia Peach Festival is for you. You don’t live close by? That’s ok there are nearby hotels that are ready to welcome you and your family. We are so excited about our 2025 West Virginia Peach Festival. We can’t wait to see familiar and new faces.

Additionally, we have campgrounds on site at the Fairgrounds. $25 per night with water and electric only. Contact Bill Bradford to reserve the site: 301-707-2474

Find Places to Stay

What to Eat

Have you ever had homemade peach ice cream? Whether you have or not, we can promise you will have the opportunity to try some before the weekend is over.

The West Virginia Peach Festival offers all things peaches as well as delicious homemade desserts. Let’s not forget about all the amazing food vendors that participate in our festival. During the entire festival, you can count on being able to get all the food you want.

The aroma of their delicious foods can be smelled from pretty much anywhere in Ft Ashby, West Virginia.

The Corner Bistro & Vintage Market

10248 Frankfort Hwy, Fort Ashby, WV 26719

Serving lunch and dinner with a variety of dishes, wine, beer, specialty coffees, and cold drinks. It's located in a remodeled historic building that also houses an antique and artisan store.

Wilma's Diner

10261 Frankfort Hwy, Fort Ashby, WV 26719

Home style restaurant with a friendly atmosphere. Known for its tasty and well-received food.

Subway

10048 Frankfort Hwy, Fort Ashby, WV 26719

Your local Subway restaurant offering a variety of sandwiches, wraps, salads, and more

WV Peach Festival Foods and treats

Have you ever had homemade peach ice cream? Whether you have or not, we can promise you will have the opportunity to try some before the weekend is over. The West Virginia Peach Festival offers all things peaches as well as delicious homemade des- serts.

Let’s not forget about all the amazing food vendors that participate in our festival. During the entire festival, you can count on being able to get all the food you want. The aroma of their delicious foods can be smelled from pretty much anywhere in Fort Ashby, West Virginia.