Miss Baca County Pageant
The Miss Baca County Pageant is a cherished local tradition that celebrates leadership, confidence, community spirit, and the young women who proudly represent Baca County. For generations, the pageant has brought together contestants, families, volunteers, and supporters to honor personal growth, public service, and the values that make our community strong.
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Each year, participants have the opportunity to share their talents, build lasting friendships, and serve as ambassadors for Baca County. The pageant is more than a competition—it is a celebration of tradition, character, and the continued legacy of those who have worn the crown before.
WHEN: Saturday, July 25th, 2026
TIME: 7:00 PM
WHERE: SHS Gymnasium
WHO: All community members are encouraged to attend and cheer on our local participants!
If you're interested in signing up to participate or would like more information, please contact Brigitte Schaller.
Photo Archive
Browse historic photographs from the Miss Baca County Pageant, including past courts, contestants, crowning moments, and pageant memories.
1969 Crowning Miss Baca County
Yvonne Manning is crowned Miss Baca County 1969
1968 Miss Baca Court in Parade
Connie Jones, Jan Sunday, and Sandra Unger preparing for parade
1967 Miss Baca County
Miss Baca County 1967, Sandra Walker
1966 Miss Baca County Participants
All participants in the 1966 Miss Baca County Pageant
1966 Crowning Miss Baca County
Janelle Jett is crowned Miss Baca County 1966 by Charlotte Cook, Miss Baca County 1965
1965 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1965, Charlotte Cook, on stage with first attendant Kristen Dick and second attendant Candi Means.
1964 Miss Baca County Court Clipping
Miss Baca County 1964, Coleen Powell, with first attendant Connie Westphal and second attendant Gloria Ackley
1964 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1964, Coleen Powell, with first attendant Connie Westphal and second attendant Gloria Ackley
1963 Miss Baca County Participants
All participants in Miss Baca County Pageant 1963.
1962 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1962, Joan Williamson, with first attendant Nan Morrison and second attendant Deanna Callihan
1961 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1961, JoVonne Parker, with First Attendant Linda Wiley (Right) and Second Attendant Anita Remling (Left)
1969 Miss Baca County Court in Parade
Miss Baca County 1969, Yvonne Manning, with first attendant Beverly Eskew and second attendant, Sandy Unger in parade
1968 Miss Baca County in Parade
Connie Jones, Jan Sunday, and Sandra Unger ride in parade as Baca County Royalty
1967 Miss Baca County Participants
All participants in the Miss Baca County Pageant in 1967
1966 Miss Baca County Participants on Stage
All participants in the 1966 Miss Baca County Pageant on stage
1966 Miss Baca County
Miss Baca County 1966, Janelle Jett
1965 Miss Baca County Court (Full)
Miss Baca County 1965, Charlotte Cook, on stage with first attendant Kristen Dick and second attendant Candi Means; two other participants pictured are currently unknown.
1964 Miss Baca County Participants
All participants in the 1964 Miss Baca County Pageant
1963 Miss Baca County
Miss Baca County 1963, Deanna Callihan
1962 Miss Baca County Participants
All participants in Miss Baca County Pageant in 1962. Joan Williamson is 4th from left.
1961 Miss Baca County Participants
All participants in the 1961 Miss Baca County Pageant
1963 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1963, Deanna Callihan, with First Attendant Sandra Tarkenton and Second Attendant Beth Smith
1969 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1969, Yvonne Manning, with first attendant Beverly Eskew and second attendant, Sandy Unger
1968 Crowning Miss Baca County
Connie Jones is crowned Miss Baca County 1968
1967 Crowning Miss Baca County
Sandra Walker is named Miss Baca County 1967
1966 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1966, Janelle Jett, on stage with first attendant Peggy Frazee and second attendant Mary Kay Smith
1965 Miss Baca County
Miss Baca County 1965, Charlotte Cook
1965 Miss Baca County Participants on Stage
All participants in the 1965 Miss Baca County Pageant on stage
1964 Crowning Miss Baca County
Miss Baca County 1964, Coleen Powell, is crowned by Miss Baca County 1963, Deanna Callihan
1963 Miss Baca County Court (Full)
Miss Baca County 1963, Deanna Callihan, with first attendant Sandra Tarkenton and second attendant Beth Smith. Two other participants currently unknown.
1962 Miss Baca County
Joan Williamson as Miss Baca County 1962
1961 Miss Baca County
Miss Baca County 1961, JoVonne Parker
1968 Miss Baca County Participants
All participants in the 1968 Miss Baca County Pageant
1968 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1968, Connie Jones, with first attendant Sandra Unger and second attendant Jan Sunday
1967 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1967, Sandra Walker, with first attendant Jennifer Lock and second attendant Vicki Homsher
1966 Janelle Jett on Runway
Miss Baca County 1966, Janelle Jett, on stage with escort
1965 Crowning Miss Baca County
Charlotte Cook is crowned Miss Baca County 1965
1965 Miss Baca County Participants
All participants in the 1965 Miss Baca County Pageant
1964 Miss Baca County
Miss Baca County 1964, Coleen Powell
1963 Miss Baca County Court
Miss Baca County 1963, Deanna Callihan, with first attendant Sandra Tarkenton and second attendant Beth Smith
1962 Crowning Miss Baca County
Joan Williamson being crowned Miss Baca County 1962
1961 JoVonne Parker on Runway
JoVonne Parker, Miss Brown Equity, competing in this 1961 Miss Baca County Pageant