Essex, Missouri - The annual Mae Hall Park Day Pageant will take place on Saturday, August 8th in Essex, Missouri.

The first pageant is set for 10:00 a.m. and each age group will follow.  Deadline to pre-register is August 7th.  An additional $5.00 will be added for late entries.

In case of rain, the pageants will be held at the Harvest Assembly of God Church in Essex.

The fees are $10 for Baby,Wee, and Tiny entries.  the entry fee is $20 for all other entries.  All contests are open to everyone.  The attire is casual or Sunday best.  No pageant wear should be worn.  Points will be deducted for those in pageant wear.

The categories are: Baby Miss (0-11 months), Wee Miss (12-23 months), Tiny Miss (24 months - 36 months), Little Miss (4 years - 6 years), Baby Mister (0-11 months), Wee Mister (12-23 months), Tiny Mister (24-36 months), Little Mister (4-6 years), Young Miss (7-11 years), Junior Miss (12-15 years), and Miss (16-19 years unmarried). 

The Pageant is sponsored by the Lion's Club of Essex-Gray Ridge.

Checks should be made payable to the E.A.D., P.O. Box 15, Essex, MO 63846.  For additional information please contact Janet Palmer 820-8248 or Sandy Kildow at 283-5175.