The Miss Chattooga County Pageant 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Chattooga High School Auditorium/Cafeteria.

Organizers say early registration is open now, with an early entry fee of $40 available through March 20 at 11:59 p.m. A late registration fee of $50 will be accepted through March 26 at 6:00 p.m. Payments may be made online through the GoFan app by searching Chattooga High School events, or in person at the school’s main office and during pageant practice.

Contestants must be residents of Chattooga County or students enrolled in a Chattooga County school. Reigning winners are not eligible to compete in the same category the following year but may advance to the next category if age requirements are met.

Pageant practice is scheduled for March 26 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Checks or cash payments submitted in person must be placed in a sealed envelope with the contestant’s name clearly marked. Checks should be made payable to Chattooga High School, with contestant names listed in the memo line.

Those with questions or seeking additional information are encouraged to contact Sandy Blalock via email at sblalock@chattooga.k12.ga.us.