Little Miss Royalty: Lydia Cessna Crowned at the Persimmon Festival

MITCHELL — The excitement was electric as the annual Persimmon Festival continued with the ever-popular Little Miss Contest, bringing out bright smiles, proud families, and plenty of festival cheer!

Lydia Cessna was crowned the Little Miss Persimmon Festival Queen, leading this year’s young court.

Spreading warmth and kindness all around, Jinny Doub was honored by her peers and judges with the title of Miss Congeniality.

The complete court includes the following princesses:

  • Ella Burnett
  • Valeria Applegate
  • Kate Roll
  • Kaislee Wigley
  • Kaylee Isbell
  • Eleanor Nicely
  • Briley Hattabaugh
  • Marlee Cooper

The newly named court will take part in upcoming festival activities and events throughout the week.