Strawberry Princess Pageants
Many youngin’s dream of becoming royalty. At the Floral City Strawberry Festival, some of those dreams will come true! Come enjoy the Strawberry Princess pageants on Saturday, March 1st from 9:15 a.m. until 10 a.m. on the Main Stage in Floral Park.
A festival tradition going back to the early days of the event, this special pageant is designed to be fun and enjoyable for the whole family and to help children build important self-esteem and public speaking skills. Winners will take home the crown, and all participants will be offered a very berry goodie bag as a memento of their courage!
The Little Miss Strawberry Princess pageant is for girls ages 4 to 6; the Miss Strawberry Princess pageant is for girls ages 7 to 12.
**Please note: Registration is $10 per contestant and MUST be done in advance by February 14th. Registrations will not be accepted the day of the event.
2025 Little Miss Pageant Contestants
Bryleigh Boles
Age: 5
Hayden Osbon
Age: 5
Kamrie Simpson
Age: 4
Paisley McConnell
Age: 4
Georgia June Roberts
Age: 4
Eva Behrens-Hoskins
Age: 5
Magnolia Withrow
Age: 5
Lillyanna Brooks
Age: 4
Kali blocker
Age: 5
Harper Doolittle
Age: 6
Ashanti Morris
Age: 6
Raylee McQuilkin
Age: 4
Jasmine Marie Salinas
Age: 4
2025 Miss Pageant Contestants
Airabella Sanders
Age: 8
Ashlyn Sanders
Age: 12
Charleigh O’Neal
Age: 9
Devina Minichino
Age: 9
Megan Henderson
Age: 7
Ryleigh Young-Osbon
Age: 9
Peyto Mullins
Age: 9
Avery Hunt
Age: 8
Aurora Tourgee
Age: 7
Tessa Elliott
Age: 8
Shay Hatley
Age: 11
Alessandra Hampton
Age: 9
Pageant Director
& Assistant Pageant Director
The Chamber would like to thank April Royal, Founder and President of the Phil Royal Legacy Foundation in her sixth year as Pageant Director along with Brelyn Royal as Pageant Director Assistant. An inspiration in grace and class herself, April also studied Fashion Design at the International Academy of Design & Technology. Brelyn has played an instrumental role in our pageants for many years and we are excited to welcome her officially as the Pageant Director Assistant.
Pageant Sponsor
The Judges for the Job
The Chamber of Commerce thanks our 2025 pageant judges, who had the incredibly difficult job of choosing just one lady in each category:
Rebecca Bays
Citrus County Commission, Board Chair
Commissioner Rebecca Bays current term with the Board of County Commissioners began November 22, 2022.
Hard work and faith in God come naturally to Rebecca Bays. Born in the Midwest to timber farmers, Rebecca learned the value of work at age 7, when she began helping her parents with daily farm chores – on weekends and before and after school. When her family was not working and the church doors were open, that’s where you would find her.
Rebecca worked her way through the corporate ranks serving as the Vice President of the largest trust and financial service providers nationally. Raised in a family of entrepreneurs, she opened and owned her own insurance agency, Insurance Resources and Risk Management, which she recently sold to make more time to serve her community.
Heather Cogar
Heather Cogar has proudly called Citrus County home for 25 years. A successful local realtor and dedicated mother to her 5-year-old son, she is passionate about community involvement and empowering others. With a background in law enforcement and a commitment to mentoring at-risk girls through her charity, she is honored to serve as a judge for the Strawberry Festival Pageant.
Stacey Worthington
Citrus County Chamber of Commerce, Board Chair
Raised in Citrus County, FL, I ventured out of my hometown after high school to pursue higher
education and a career in the pharmaceutical industry. The deep-rooted connections of family, the
warmth of community, and the undeniable charm of Homosassa called me back home in 2010.
Today, I proudly serve as the Chair of the Citrus County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and
as a member of the Governmental Affairs Committee, working to strengthen and support our local business community.
My passion for advocating on behalf of small businesses and the construction industry led me to
serve as President—now Treasurer—of the Citrus County Building Alliance. Alongside my husband, I also
run Worthington A/C & Heating, a local small business dedicated to serving our community.