3rd Annual Little Mr & Miss Independence Contest

The 3rd Annual Little Mr & Miss Independence Contest will take place during the Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival at the Community Stage on Sunday, September 4th at 2pm.

The contest is for children 4­-6 years of age, who reside in the City of Independence. The winners will be judged on personality, poise and attire and will be asked to tell the judges their name, age and what they like best about SantaCaliGon. This year we are also asking the contestants to share their favorite book and to tell what they like best about the book.

Each child will receive a goody bag for their participation. The winners, one male and one female, will be awarded a $50 savings account or gift card from Hawthorn Bank, sash & crown (male) a sash & crown (female) and will ride on a sponsored float in the Independence Chamber Halloween parade on Saturday, October 29th, 2016.