DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — National Peanut Festival officials are watching weather conditions ahead of the Little Miss National Peanut Festival Pageant, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Dothan Civic Center.
According to an Oct. 6 release from the festival, organizers have worked with the pageant committee, Civic Center management and other partners on a backup plan in case the pageant’s time or date needs to change.
No schedule change had been announced in Tuesday’s release. Officials said they would wait for more information before deciding whether an adjustment is needed.
“We are taking this weather event seriously, and the safety of our contestants, families, patrons, and committee members is our top priority,” said Tony Ellison, executive director of the National Peanut Festival. “We are working closely with the appropriate authorities, our pageant committee, and venue management to make an informed decision as more information becomes available.”
Any schedule changes will be shared through the National Peanut Festival’s official website and social media pages. The pageant committee will also notify contestants’ families directly.
