By Zoë Pickett

The Lumberjack Festival Pageant is making a comeback this fall for the first time in 12 years, thanks to Across the River Pageantry. The event is set for Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Sarepta Community Center.

The pageant will be beauty wear only, with eight age division queens crowned. Winners will also be encouraged to ride in the Lumberjack Festival Parade in Springhill on October 11. At least 20 contestants are required for the event to take place.

The mandatory entry fee is $50, with optional side awards available separately.

Pageant director Sara Nix said she is thrilled to bring the event back to the community. “We’re so excited to see the Lumberjack Festival Pageant return,” Nix shared. “This is about more than crowns, it’s about creating memories and giving our young people a chance to shine.”

She also reassured families about the schedule. “I know it’s a school night, but I promise we’ll be finished by 8 p.m.,” she said. “We want this to be a fun, stress-free evening for everyone.”

For questions or more information about registration, interested participants are encouraged to contact Nix directly on her social media or by phone at 318-510-1003.