September 12, 2026
Jr Queen Pageant Starts at 1:00pm
Senior Queen Pageant Starts at 5:00pm
Hillsborough County Fair
The Harvest Queens serve as ambassadors to the Hillsborough County Fair.
They are called upon to attend special events and to participate in community events including greeting and escorting guests, speaking at civic club meetings, appearing in parades, and representing the Fair in public appearances.
Entry Fee $50 (non-refundable)
Entry fees include professional headshots to be entered in the photogenic contest.
Applicants must secure payment online and complete application.
Deadline for entry is August 17, 2026
Mandatory Events for Pageant
Events will be held at the Hillsborough County Fair Exhibit Hall
Photoshoot Social and Pageant Workshop August 18, 2026
Pageant Rehearsal September 10, 2026
September 11, 2026
Pageant September 12, 2026
Junior Contestants arrive by 12:00, Pageant starts at 1:00pm
Senior Contestants will begin to arrive at 3:00pm for interviews (times will be given out at rehearsal), Pageant starts at 5:00pm
Queens Luncheon (New queen’s, first maids and mother) September 13, 2026
Follow our Queens and Court on Instagram at: theharvestqueens.hcf