The Alton Culture Club will host the Oregon County Patriotic Pageant at 5 p.m. June 20 at Alton High School. The event, organized in celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary, is hosted by the club, which is a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of America.
Twenty-five candidates from across the county are registered to compete in four contests: Miss Sparkler, Miss Firecracker, Miss Liberty Bell and Miss Oregon County. During the afternoon, the contestants will be interviewed by a panel of five judges who are also from throughout the county.
Admission is $5 for attendees ages 10 and older. Following the pageant, the winners will appear at events through the county for the remainder of the year.
The pageant is supported by Red, White, and Blue Sponsors, consisting of local businesses and individuals who will be featured in the event's program. Tier 1 sponsors, who contributed $300, include Young’s Produce, Mo Cat & Cow, Hirsch Feed & Farm Supply, TJ Swift House and Shepherd’s View Assisted Living. Tier 2 sponsors, contributing $200, are Langley Animal Clinic, Terri Williams and T & L Supported Living.
Tier 3 sponsors, contributing $100, include Wright’s Gas Station, Shelter Insurance Hollis Agency, Farmer’s Daughter, Car Doctor, Wickers Auto Sales, Southern Bank, Eckman Active Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Scott Ream Optometry and Selah Place. Additional supporting donors include Rodney and Debra Watson, Brad’s Barber Shop, Court Square Café, and James and Victoria Prince.
