Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival crowns 2026 Children’s Pageant queens

The Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival held its annual Children’s Pageant recently, crowning the 2026 Queens who will represent the Avoyelles Arts Council and the Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival throughout the coming year.

The event celebrated youth, confidence, and community spirit, with each young participant proudly taking the stage before family, friends, and supporters. Festival officials congratulated the new queens and expressed appreciation to all participants and families for continuing this cherished festival tradition.

Pictured are the 2026 Avoyelles Arts & Music Festival Children’s Pageant queens.

Back row, from left are:

• Petite Miss Josie Fletcher, Bunkie
• Deb Miss Emma Kojis, Bunkie
• Jr. Miss Karley Armand, Hessmer
• Baby Miss Emmy Ducote
• Little Miss Kendyl Patin, Alexandria

Front row from left are:

• Tiny Miss Drew Delcambre
• Toddler Miss Logynn Stanfield, Dry Prong

The queens were crowned during the annual Children’s Pageant held Oct. 26.