Author: Diana Ramirez

🎉 Join the Fun—Window Decorating Contest! 🎨

Hopkins County, it’s time to show off your creative side! 🌟 Get ready for the Hopkins County Dairy Festival Window Decorating Contest with this year’s whimsical theme: “Udder the Bigtop!” 🐄🎪

📅 Key Dates:
➡️ Register by: May 24
➡️ Decorate between: May 1–May 25
➡️ Judging: May 26–May 30
➡️ Winners Announced: May 31

✨ How to Enter:
1️⃣ Registration by clicking on the link or scanning the QR code below: Hopkins County Dairy Festival Window Decoration Registration Form
2️⃣ Decorate your window to match our fun, circus-themed vibe.
3️⃣ Judges will visit displays in person, so just make sure it’s ready to shine by May 25!

🏆 Prizes: The winning displays will be featured on our social media, website, and festival materials. Let’s celebrate your creativity with the whole community!

📢 Spread the Word! Use the hashtag #hopkinscountydairyfestival to share sneak peeks of your progress and connect with other participants.

For questions, contact Gena Prickette at 📧 genaprickette@gmail.com or 📞 903-243-4534.

Let’s make Hopkins County festive and fabulous—start planning your display today! 🐄🎪💛

Hopkins County Dairy Festival Window Decoration Registration Form

UDDER THE BIG TOP – We will celebrate our cherished dairy industry so don’t forget to join us for all the festivities!! Mark your calendar for June 6-14, 2025

Candidate #1 is Miss Sedona McCollom – She is the daughter of Amy Chandler.  Sedona attends Sulphur Springs High School and will be Captain of the Blue Blazes drill team

Candidate #2 is Miss Kolbi McCoy – She is the daughter of Robert & Deanna McCoy.  Kolbi will be a Senior at Sulphur Springs High School, where she is a member of the Hi King Klub

Candidate #3 is Miss Valerie Flecker – She is the daughter of Ronald and Nikki Flecker. Valerie attends Sulphur Springs High School, where she is a 3 year member of Key Club

Candidate #4 is Miss Aspen Mayhew – she is the daughter of Jeremy & Nicole Mayhew.  Aspen is a member of the Sulphur Springs High School National Honor Society

Candidate #5 is Miss Libby Negrete – She is the daughter of James & Lynlee McNair.  Libby is Senior at Sulphur Springs High School where she has participated in Key Club

Candidate #6 is Alaina Johnson – She is the daughter of Matt & Karla Johnson .  Alaina attends Sulphur Springs High School where she takes several dual-credit courses

Candidate #7 is Miss Zoe Reed – She is the daughter of Coby & Chesley Reed, and Jennifer Reed.  Zoe is a Senior at Como-Pickton High School where she is active in Future Farmers of America

Candidate #8 is Miss Coryn Young – She is the daughter of Cory & Shandis Young. Coryn attends Sulphur Springs High School, where she is a member of the Varsity Cheerleaders

Candidate #9 is Miss Bryana Ruiz – She is the daughter of Veronica Ruiz.  Bryana is incoming President for Hi King Klub at Sulphur Springs High School

We’re still looking for kids—ages 3-7 years to join the festivities! If you or someone you know has children in that age group that would like to be in the parade and pageant, please contact Jessica McInnis so she can get you more information!

Winners will receive:

1st place- $200 ($100/child)

2nd place-$100 ($50/child)

Do you know a junior in high school that would like to join these excited young ladies?? We still have 3 spots available so please contact Cindy Lancaster at 903-439-5336!! Also, please help us welcome our 2024 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Contestants!!!!!

Front Row: Valerie Flecker, Alaina Johnson, Queen Caroline Prickette, Bryana Ruiz, & Kolbi McCoy

Back Row: Libby Negrete, Aspen Mayhew, Audrey Tanton, Sedona McCollom, & Coryn Young