Exciting Contests at the Pickens Azalea Festival!

April 26 & 27, 2024

Get ready for a fun-filled day of excitement and friendly competition at the Pickens Azalea Festival. Don’t miss out – sign up for your favorite contests now!

Husband Calling

Saturday @ 12 PM • Amphitheater

Unleash your creativity and raise the volume in our Husband Calling Contest. Show off your unique “calling” skills and let everyone know who can get their husband’s attention the best!

Judging Criteria:

  • First Impression/Presentation

  • Last Impression

  • Originality

  • Volume

  • Clarity

Pie Baking Contest

Saturday @ 1:00 PM • Amphitheater

Show off your baking skills and join our Pie Baking Contest. From sweet pies to savory pies, we welcome all homemade creations. Let your culinary talents shine and compete for the title of the best pie! All pies being judged are due at the amphitheater no later than 11 AM on Saturday.

Judging Criteria:

  • Appearance

  • Taste

  • Texture

  • Creativity

Miss Azalea Pageant

April 15 • Pc Pac (liberty, sc)

Join us at the Miss Azalea Pageant and witness young contestants showcasing their talent, style, and confidence in a night of glitz and glamour.

Pageant Categories:

  • Ages: Newborn – 20

  • Season Appropriate Casual Wear & Formal Wear

  • Talent with Coordinating Costume (optional for ages 10-15)

Pet Pageant

Saturday @ 11 AM • Amphitheater

Bring your furry, feathery, or scaly friends to the Pickens Azalea Festival Pet Pageant! We welcome pets of all shapes and sizes to participate in this exciting and adorable event.

Contest Details:

  • All pets are welcome

  • No registration necessary

  • Show up early to prepare for the event

  • Winners selected based on audience feedback

FULL DAY OF FAMILY FUN!

SATURDAY, APRIL 29 FROM 10 AM – 9 PM

Pickens Azalea Festival’s biggest day is Saturday as we host the annual Azalea Festival 5K, Miss Azalea Pageant, and hundreds of artisans, crafters, civic organization, nonprofits, and businesses on Main Street!This day full of family fun has entertainment throughout the day!

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When the azaleas are blooming in Pickens, South Carolina the little town celebrates! For 40 years friends and family come back home for one of the largest family reunions in the Southeast, the Pickens Azalea Festival.

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