MITCHELL — The 2025 Persimmon Festival officially welcomed its newest royalty Monday night as the Mini Miss Persimmon Festival Pageant crowned its winners on the festival’s main stage in downtown Mitchell.

Austin Cook captured the title of Mini Miss Queen, leading a court of young contestants who represented the spirit of the annual celebration. Lillian Arnold was named Miss Congeniality, while a host of princess titles were awarded to Elsie Mullis, Hadlee Davis, Jane Isbell, Kaislee Wigley, Briley Hattabaugh, Winley Lane, and Olivia Arnold.

The Mini Miss pageant is one of several coronation events held during the Persimmon Festival, which also features competitions for Queen, Junior Miss, and Little Miss titles. Together, these contests showcase area youth and highlight community pride

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