Pageant Info
The Canal Days Queen Pageant continues to be one of the festival’s most anticipated events. In 1994, the Canal Days Queen Pageant was started by Christine Miller in the form that we still use today.
Our Mission
Serving as a scholarship pageant for high school girls from either of our two local schools, Delphos Jefferson or St. John’s, the Canal Days Queen Pageant has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to its participants in its lifetime.
Contestants compete in several areas of competition each year. They are scored on their interview skills with the judges, as well as personal introduction, sportswear, evening gown, and on stage question. In addition to all of the on-stage areas of competition, they are also awarded points for their community service and a short video they must submit. The pageant averages 10-14 contestants each year and is always held the Sunday prior to the start of the Canal Days festival.
Our Mission
Serving as a scholarship pageant for high school girls from either of our two local schools, Delphos Jefferson or St. John’s, the Canal Days Queen Pageant has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to its participants in its lifetime.
Contestants compete in several areas of competition each year. They are scored on their interview skills with the judges, as well as personal introduction, sportswear, evening gown, and on stage question. In addition to all of the on-stage areas of competition, they are also awarded points for their community service and a short video they must submit. The pageant averages 10-14 contestants each year and is always held the Sunday prior to the start of the Canal Days festival.
Our Mission
Serving as a scholarship pageant for high school girls from either of our two local schools, Delphos Jefferson or St. John’s, the Canal Days Queen Pageant has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to its participants in its lifetime.
Contestants compete in several areas of competition each year. They are scored on their interview skills with the judges, as well as personal introduction, sportswear, evening gown, and on stage question. In addition to all of the on-stage areas of competition, they are also awarded points for their community service and a short video they must submit. The pageant averages 10-14 contestants each year and is always held the Sunday prior to the start of the Canal Days festival.
Our Mission
Serving as a scholarship pageant for high school girls from either of our two local schools, Delphos Jefferson or St. John’s, the Canal Days Queen Pageant has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to its participants in its lifetime.
Contestants compete in several areas of competition each year. They are scored on their interview skills with the judges, as well as personal introduction, sportswear, evening gown, and on stage question. In addition to all of the on-stage areas of competition, they are also awarded points for their community service and a short video they must submit. The pageant averages 10-14 contestants each year and is always held the Sunday prior to the start of the Canal Days festival.
Our Mission
Serving as a scholarship pageant for high school girls from either of our two local schools, Delphos Jefferson or St. John’s, the Canal Days Queen Pageant has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to its participants in its lifetime.
Contestants compete in several areas of competition each year. They are scored on their interview skills with the judges, as well as personal introduction, sportswear, evening gown, and on stage question. In addition to all of the on-stage areas of competition, they are also awarded points for their community service and a short video they must submit. The pageant averages 10-14 contestants each year and is always held the Sunday prior to the start of the Canal Days festival.
Our Mission
Serving as a scholarship pageant for high school girls from either of our two local schools, Delphos Jefferson or St. John’s, the Canal Days Queen Pageant has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to its participants in its lifetime.
Contestants compete in several areas of competition each year. They are scored on their interview skills with the judges, as well as personal introduction, sportswear, evening gown, and on stage question. In addition to all of the on-stage areas of competition, they are also awarded points for their community service and a short video they must submit. The pageant averages 10-14 contestants each year and is always held the Sunday prior to the start of the Canal Days festival.
Our Mission
Serving as a scholarship pageant for high school girls from either of our two local schools, Delphos Jefferson or St. John’s, the Canal Days Queen Pageant has awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to its participants in its lifetime.
Contestants compete in several areas of competition each year. They are scored on their interview skills with the judges, as well as personal introduction, sportswear, evening gown, and on stage question. In addition to all of the on-stage areas of competition, they are also awarded points for their community service and a short video they must submit. The pageant averages 10-14 contestants each year and is always held the Sunday prior to the start of the Canal Days festival.
2022 Queen
Congratulations to our 2022 Canal Days Queen, Macy Poling
2023 Queen Candidates
Chloe Etzkorn: Daughter of Matthew and Denise Etzkorn, Senior at Delphos St. John’s and Vantage Career Center
Noelle Prine: Daughter of Stacey Prine and Butch Prine, Senior at Delphos Jefferson
Avery Rahrig: Daughter of Ben and Jamie Rahrig, Senior at Delphos Jefferson
Emily Rode: Daughter of Joe Rode and Crysti Rode, Senior at Delphos Jefferson
Abbi Hageman: Daughter of Kristi and Scott Hageman, Senior at Delphos Jefferson
McKenna Scalf: Daughter of Melissa and Scott Scalf, Junior at Delphos Jefferson
Alissa Gallmeier: Daughter of Shane and Brenda Gallmeier, Freshman at Delphos Jefferson
To purchase tickets, please reach out to a contestant, or any of the following Pageant
Committee members:
Tony Wiechart: 419-302-8313
Maddie Pohlman: 419-695-9161
Cassie Baumgartner: 419-516-2603
Chase Goss: 239-543-7739
Contestants participate in a variety of events prior to and after the festival, including local fundraisers, various Canal Days events, and Chamber Ribbon Cuttings. The girls often enjoy group bonding days, that include zoo trips, shopping, swimming, team work exercises, and spending time with our Little Princesses. They are also always happy to be invited to area events and celebrations. If you would like to invite the queen to your event, please call the Chamber Office at 419-695-1771.
Join us the Second Sunday in September to see who will be crowned your next Canal Days Queen!
