Paw Paw Festival beauty pageant

The first annual Paw Paw Festival will be held September 13 through 16 and the Miss Paw Paw Festival Beauty Pageant will be held on September 14.

The newly crowned Miss Paw Paw will reign over the festival and participate in the sponsor awards ceremony on Saturday.

The contestants will be judged in three age categories, 5-8, 9-12 and 13-18.

Ronee Kerns and Miss West Virginia Jr. National Teenager, Heather Largent will host the pageant.

Prizes will be awarded in all three categories. Interested girls should contact the Town of Paw Paw at 947-7476 for entry forms and guidelines. The deadline for entry is August 31, no exceptions.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for all events during the festival including the beauty pageant. Sponsorships may be in the form of cash, prizes and/or services. If interested in sponsoring an event contact the Paw Paw Festival Committee at town hall.