DUNCAN — Thirty-three contestants, ranging from prekindergartners to high school seniors, will compete in five divisions at the 101st Stephens County Free Fair Pageant.

The event will take place at 1 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Stephens County Fair & Expo Center.

The coronation will be held during the fair on Aug. 21.

The purpose of the Stephens County Free Fair Pageant is to motivate young women within the county to take an active role in community organizations, share what they have learned about Stephens County with others, and to help promote the Stephens County Free Fair.

The pageant is held in advance of the fair each year because the fairgrounds are crowded during the actual fair and there are so many activities going on. The coronation is a highlight of the fair itself.

Contestants will compete in casual wear, party wear, photogenic and interviews. Optional events include talent, best party wear and best casual wear. Awards for optional events will be presented the night of competition, as will top ticket salesperson, photogenic and best souvenir.

Competing in the Petite Miss Division are

• Abby Eason of Velma, daughter of Rodney and Courtney Eason. She will be entering kindergarten this fall.

• Kasi Kelly of Comanche, daughter of Kirby and Donna Kelly. She will be entering prekindergarten.

• Adelina Pizana of Duncan, daughter of Fernando and Angela Pizana. She will be entering prekindergarten.

• Brianna Stuck of Duncan, daughter of Jerry and Erica Stuck. She will be entering kindergarten.

• Kaelen Estep of Duncan, daughter of Casey and Christy Estep. She will be entering kindergarten.

• Emma Herring of Ratliff City, daughter of Ron and Rebekah Herring. She will be entering kindergarten.

• Taylor Battles of Marlow, daughter of Anna and Shane Battles. She will be entering prekindergarten.

Competing in the Little Miss Division are

• Alexis Ingram of Duncan, daughter of Rich and Amanda Ingram. She will be entering first grade.

• Aubrey Bowden of Duncan, daughter of Bo and Jeannie Bowden. She will be entering the second grade.

• Jaiden Welch of Duncan, daughter of Sean and Ashley Welch. She will be entering the second grade.

• Madison Lindesmith of Comanche, daughter of Roxanne Lindesmith. She will be entering first grade.

• Lilian Smith of Marlow, daughter of Dustin and Kim Smith. She will be entering the second grade.

• Victoria Gibbs of Central High, daughter of Victor and Sheila Gibbs. She will be entering the second grade.

• Gabrielle Kissner of Duncan, daughter of Krista Ramirez. She will be entering the second grade.

• Ashley Dalston of Comanche, daughter of Eros and Melissa Dalston. She will be entering the second grade.

• Danielle Walker of Loco, daughter of Bo and Cindy Walker. She will be entering the first grade.

• Emily Matlock of Duncan, daughter of Mike and Trisha Matlock. She will be entering the second grade.

• Kandy Solis of Comanche, daughter of Jose and Miriam Solis. She will be entering the second grade.

Mini-Miss Contestants will be

• Cheyenne Lokey of Comanche, daughter of April Lokey and John McQuilliam. She will be entering the fourth grade.

• Brianna Walker of Loco, daughter of Bo and Cindy Walker. She will be entering the fourth grade.

• Camilla Lim of Duncan, daughter of Brent and Alyeen Lim. She will be entering the fourth grade.

• Jasmine Muchow, daughter of Tanya Muchow and Stacy Jay Muchow. She will be entering the fifth grade at Velma-Alma Elementary School.

• Krystal Solis of Duncan, daughter of Jose and Miriam Solis. She will be entering the fifth grade.

Junior Miss Contestants are

• Casady Robertson of Duncan, daughter of Todd and Cindy Robertson. She will be entering the sixth grade.

• Haylee Harris of Duncan, daughter of Tim and Rushelle Harris. She will be entering the sixth grade.

• Jessica Lim, daughter of Brent and Alyeen Lim. She is homeschooled and will be in the seventh grade.

• Kristin Whisenhunt of Central High, daughter of Stayce and Terry Whisenhunt. She will be entering the eighth grade.

• Sydney Coursey of Duncan, daughter of Leah Greening and Ray Coursey. She will be entering the sixth grade.

• Caitlin Combest of Duncan, daughter of Joe and Benay Combest. She will be entering the sixth grade.

• Cassy Hill of Empire, daughter of James and Lisa Hill. She will be entering the seventh grade.

Miss Contestants are

• Daphne Lim, daughter of Brent and Alyeen Lim. She is homeschooled and will be entering the 10th grade.

• Abby Hankins of Central High, daughter of Steve and Beth Hankins. She will be entering the 10th grade.

• Tara Henderson of Central High, daughter of Jerry and Kathy Garten. She will be entering the 12th grade.