DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) — Juliana Jackson, representing Eufaula, was crowned the 2026 Miss National Peanut Festival during the pageant finals Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Dothan Civic Center.
According to the National Peanut Festival, Jackson also earned recognition among the top five contestants in the Knowledge of Peanuts category.
As the new queen, Jackson will serve as an ambassador for the National Peanut Festival and the peanut industry, representing the Wiregrass and its agricultural heritage.
Her court includes Miss Houston County as first runner-up, Miss Dothan as second runner-up, Miss Henry County as third runner-up and Miss Headland as fourth runner-up.
Miss Enterprise received the Miss Congeniality award
Jackson will represent the festival during the 82nd National Peanut Festival, scheduled for Nov. 6-15 in Dothan.