Marigold Festival Grand Marshals Larry & Willowdean Stone with Marigold Festival Committee Chair Camille McCarty
The pageant judges: Renee Charles, Mark Welp, and Cheryl Hansen
Emcee Rusty Dunn getting some last minute advice
The pageant auditors also getting some last minute advice
Pageant chair Shannon Sandoval reviewing the multi-media schedule with Amy Whiting and Bill Fleming
Chamber President and Marigold Committee member Mike Vonderheide looking for a good seat
Chamber Events Manager Jamie Di Donato and her assistant, Chloe, selling tickets.
Contestant Introductions: Sarah Gouliard
Megan Shreffler
Marjorie Miller
Katrina Robison
Trisha Lynn Fleeharty
Brittney Heath
Diane Jess
The casual wear competition included answering a random question asked by emcee Rusty Dunn.
The Prairie Star Fiddlers entertained between the casual wear and talent competitions
Sarah Gouliard recited a short story, "Welcome to Holland"
Megan Shreffler danced to "Brighter than Sunshine"
Marjorie Miller sang "There's a Fine, Fine Line"
Katrina Robison played "Fur Elise"
Trisha Lynn Fleeharty displayed her digital photography skills with her version of "Little Red Riding Hood"
Brittney Heath created an art presentation entitled "Wings"
Diane Jess performed the flute solo, "Gavotte En Rondeau"
Pekin Mayor Rusty Dunn served as pageant emcee
The PCHS Dance Team provided entertainment before the evening gown competition.
Miss Sarah Gouliard
Miss Megan Shreffler
Miss Marjorie Miller
Miss Katrina Robison
Miss Trisha Lynn Fleeharty
Miss Brittney Heath
Miss Diane Jess
Shannon Tebben Sandoval presented a tribute to her father, Dave Tebben, who served the Marigold Festival in many ways over the years
2008 Miss Marigold Megan Nolan gives her farewell address
Ready for the awards
The "Community Service Award" was shared by Marjorie Miller and Megan Shreffler
Miss Congeniality was shared by Brittney Heath and Diane Jess
2nd Runner Up, Miss Brittney Heath
1st Runner Up, Miss Sarah Gouliard
Did he just say my name?
2008 Miss Marigold, Megan Nolan, congratulates the 2009 Miss Marigold, Diane Jess.
Diane Jess, Miss Marigold 2009
2008 and 2009 Miss Marigolds, Megan Nolan and Diane Jess
1st Runner Up, Sarah Gouliard; Miss Marigold, Diane Jess; 2nd Runner Up, Brittney Heath
Diane Jess, Megan Shreffler, Brittney Heath, Marjorie Miller, Sarah Gouliard, Trisha Lynn Fleeharty, and Katrina Robison.
The happy Dad
The proud Dad, with Mom looking on in the background
Some of the Little Miss Marigold pageant winners who participated
The clean-up begins and everything gets put away for another year
