2023 Orleans Dogwood Queen Pageant seeking entries

ORLEANS – The 2023 Orleans Dogwood Queen Pageant committee is in full planning mode.

The 53rd Annual Dogwood Festival Queen Contest will be held at Orleans Elementary School on Saturday, April 22nd at 5:00 p.m.

Pageant practice will be held for Jr. Miss & Queen contestants April 20 and April 21 after school. For all ages 5 years of age through 6th grade, practice will be after school until 4:30, April 21st with the help of the Jr Miss and Queen candidates.

Entry forms are available online at www.orleansdogwoodfestival.com. All entries will be due March 31st for all ages entering the contest.    

Ashley McDonald is once again serving as the event chairperson for the pageant.