Miss America judge among panel for Miss Fun Fest

The Navarre Beach Area Chamber of Commerce has announced the three judges for this year’s Miss Fun Fest Pageant, which will be held on April 23 at Navarre High School.

The three Miss Fun Fest Pageant judges are Lauren Eschbach, Gina Smith and Renee’ Richardson Willoughby, according to Debbi Lewis, pageant director.

“We are excited that three judges from outside the Navarre area have agreed to participate in this year’s pageant,” said Lewis.
Eschbach  reigns as Miss Fort Walton Beach and will represent the area in the Miss Florida USA Pageant in July.
Smith is a native of north Florida and has been involved in coaching and preparation of many contestants for 20 years. She is a certified Miss America judge.
Willoughby is a resident of Panama City, Fla., where she is employed with Harper Law Offices. She has been involved with local and state-level pageants for a number of years.
Girls up to age 21 are encouraged to participate in the 2011 Miss Fun Fest Pageant. It will be held at 3 p.m. A mandatory rehearsal will be held at 6 p.m. April 22. Contestants will compete in one of eight age divisions with a Queen, first, second and third alternate selected. In addition to the overall pageant, contestants may choose to participate in other categories including  most photogenic and best personality.
Visit navarrechamber.com to download an application. All applications must be received by April 16.