The 2024 William Walton Harvest Queen Pageant took center stage on Saturday, October 26th, at the Historic Smith County Courthouse, as over twenty young ladies competed for the titles of Harvest Queen in various age groups. The event, part of the annual William Walton Harvest Festival, brought together a talented group of contestants who dazzled the crowd with their lovely dresses and beautiful smiles.
Bailey Stewart was crowned as the new 2024 Harvest Queen. Sydney Raby, last year’s winner was on hand to pass the crown.
The 2024 Teen Harvest Queen Winner was Hailey Ray Overstreet (right) pictured with Sophie Mae Lawson earning first runner-up. Lawson also won several special awards, including Best Dress, Best Smile, and People’s Choice.
In the Junior division, Kylie Nicole East was named the 2024 Junior Harvest Queen Winner, with Natalie Denton taking first runner-up and Kenli Scott coming in second runner-up. Denton also earned Best Dress and Most Photogenic awards, while Scott won Best Smile.
The 2024 Petite Harvest Queen winner was Jade Marie East (2nd from left). 1st Runner-up was Cali Mae Johnson (left) who also won best dress and best smile. 2nd Runner-up was Everly Flippin (2nd from right). Maci Jo Stone (right) was 3rd runner-up and people’s choice.
The 2024 Little Miss Harvest Queen Winner was LillyAnn Brooke Lloyd, (center) who also won most photogenic and best dress. 1st Runner-up (right) was Ellie Kate Hopkins and Harper Marshall was 2nd Runner-up.
The 2024 Tiny Miss Harvest Queen Winner was Collins Everleigh Johnson who also won best dress and best smile. 1st Runner-up was Hattie Lynn Warden. 2nd Runner-up was Saylor Kate Wade. 3rd Runner-up was Mary Anne Hartley who also won People’s Choice. (pictured left-right)
The Harvest Queen Pageant was one of the events held on the stage of the Historic Courthouse during the William Walton Harvest Festival. The Smith County Chamber of Commerce, which hosts the pageant, extends thanks to Coordinator Jerri Lin Vaden-Malone, MC Emily Wade, and pageant judges April Holt, Sarah Dickerson and Linsey Pullum
Congratulations to the 2024 Harvest Queens. Mark your calendar for next year’s event on Saturday, September 27, 2025
