Celebrating 40 Years of Magic: The 2026 Watertown Area Snow Queen Festival!
Mark your calendars for a major milestone! This year marks the 40th Anniversary of Watertown hosting the Snow Queen festival. For four decades, this beloved community tradition has operated as a scholarship program dedicated to fostering community service, empowering future leaders, and building confidence in the young women of our region.
Join us for this special anniversary celebration as we honor our history and look toward the bright futures of our local youth!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026
Location: Codington County Extension Complex
Time: Stay tuned! More details, times, and registration information to be announced.
Who Can Participate?
We have divisions for multiple age groups across the Watertown region:
• Senior Snow Queen: Open to local high school 12th-grade girls. (Scholarship opportunities!)
• Junior Snow Queen: Open to local freshman girls.
• Snow Princess: Open to local 6th-grade girls.
• Little Miss Princess & Little Mr. Prince: Open to 1st grade boys & girls in the Watertown region! (Winners for this division are selected at random).
How It Works: Contestants in our Senior, Junior, and 6th-grade divisions are evaluated by a panel of judges based on their one-on-one interview, stage presence, and overall demeanor
