Watermelon Pageants presented by the Desoto Watermelon Association

• When: Sunday, April 12, 2026,  1:30 pm
  
• Location: DeSoto Middle School, 420 E Gibson St, Arcadia, FL 34266
• Cost: $30+ Application Fee

Are you ready for your fairy tale come true?
Applications for the 2026 DeSoto Watermelon Pageants are now open!
Our pageants (ages 7-22) are open to all DeSoto, Charlotte, Hardee, Highlands, Polk, Manatee and Sarasota County residents and college students.
Our Sugar Babe pageants (ages 0-6) are open to anyone.
We’re excited to announce scholarships for our winners, $4,000 for Queen and $2000 for Jubilee!
Don’t wait, apply today and make your story SWEET!

• Website: www.desotowatermelon.com
• Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Category: Competitions & Pageants

DeSoto Middle School - Tentative Schedule
April 10, 2026
Jubilee 6:00 PM

April 11, 2026 Sugar Babe 9:00 AM Sweet Gem 1:30 PM
Crimson Sweet 6:00 PM

April 12, 2026
Princess 1:30 PM
Queen 6:00 PM

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