Southeast Thresher’s Queen Pageant
Southeast Threshers Queen
Since 1984, the Southeast Threshers Queen Pageant has provided young women the opportunity to represent the Denton FarmPark and the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion at various events throughout North Carolina. The pageant is held on the first night of the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion to allow the new Queen to reign over the week’s festivities.

Lorelei Elberson
Through the help of generous community sponsors, the Southeast Threshers Queen Pageant also provides a scholarship to the new Queen to continue her post-secondary education. In addition, the pageant offers each contestant an opportunity to build confidence, improve communication skills, and form lifelong friendships. All contestants must meet the qualifications set forth by the Southeast Threshers Queen Scholarship Committee.
Congratulations to Lorelei Elberson for being crowned Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen and will represent the Denton FarmPark and the Southeast Old Thresher’s Reunion to the fullest extent. Let us welcome our 39th Southeast Thresher’s Queen.
CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE OFFICIAL PAGEANT APPLICATION < Will be Uploaded soon
Eligibility Requirements
- Ladies who are a resident of, a student in, or employed in North Carolina
- Raising High School Senior to age 25 as of July 4
- Must be born Female, Single, Never Married or had a Marriage Annulled
- Must Never have Given Birth to a Child
- Must be of good Moral Character and have no Criminal Record
Competition Categories
- A personal interview with a panel of three judges
- An onstage appearance in Red, White, and/or Blue Casual Wear Outfit
- An onstage appearance in evening wear

2023 Crown
Entry Fee
$75.00 (Nonrefundable Fee) to be submitted with the completed application. Optional Photogenic Competition – $10 per picture (5X7 or 8X10 Headshots ONLY)
Queen Requirements
The winner will be required to be at the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion at least a part of each day to mingle and be a part of the Parade of Power. The new Queen will be asked to make appearances on behalf of the Southeast Old Threshers Reunion at various events throughout the state during her reign including but not limited to: Southeast Old Threshers Reunion Tractor Ride, Jeeps on the Farm, Fun on the Farm Fall Festival, Country Christmas Train, Denton Christmas Parade, Miss & Little Miss Denton Pageant, Gotta be NC Festival, Denton Watermelon Festival, Carolina Dogwood Festival, NC Rhododendron Festival and other Community outreach.
Queen Awards (subject to change)
- Crown
- Silver Plate and sash
- $5,000 Educational Scholarship (reduced to $500 if not enrolled)*
- Travel Expenses and car signs
- An 8X10 portrait
- Crown Box
- Travel Bag from the Southeast Threshers Scholarship Committee
- Crown Pin from reigning Southeast Threshers Queen
* The Southeast Threshers Queen Scholarship Committee reserves the right to revoke all or portion of the scholarship award if they deem the Queen is NOT performing the duties previously listed.
Contestant Awards (subject to change)
- First Runner-Up- Silver plate and $450 Scholarship
- Second Runner-Up- Silver plate and $350 Scholarship
- Best Interview- Plaque and $50 award
- Best Casual Wear- Plaque and $50 award
- Most Photogenic- Plaque and $50 award
- Each Contestant- A complimentary Southeast Old Threshers Reunion T-Shirt and a goodie bag.
Important Information
- The Judges decision is FINAL!
- All pageant conditions and details can be on the official application form.
- For questions, please call 336-859-2755 or email gkeith@windstream.net
If you wish to follow the queens journey throughout the year then please follow the Pageants Facebook Page
Current Queens Journey
- Pickers
- Pickers
- Denton FarmParks lovely (and harmless) crown snatcher strikes again.
- Jeep Ride
- Jeep Festival and winners
- Jeep festival
- 2023 Featured Jeep “Archangel” with Southeast Threshers Queen
- Caroline and Lorelei
- Miss North Carolina and Miss Southeast Threshers Queen
- Handy Dandy 202
- Cowboys stopped for a photo
- 2023 queen
- 2023 Crowning
- 2023 crown
Queen History
- 2023 Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen, Lorelei Elberson
- 2022 Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen, Kaylyn Fairchild
- 2020/ 2021 Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen, Montana Wright
- 2019 Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen, Eavan Smith
- 2018 Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen, Mason Hedgecock
- 2017 Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen, Aneil Owens
- 2016 Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen, Victoria Wooten
- 2015 Southeast Old Thresher’s Queen, Ashley Strickland
- 2014 Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Caroline Smith
- 2013 Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Libby Shuskey
- 2012 Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Kaitlin Thompson
- 1999 – 16th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Kerri Robbins
- 1998 – 15th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Stephanie Hedrick
- 1997 – 14th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Michelle Surratt
- 1996 – 13th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Regina Leach
- 1995 12th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Gidget Lamb
- 1994 – 11th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Carri Williams
- 1993 – 10th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Bridgette Lamb
- 1992 – 9th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Shea Durham
- 1991 – 8th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Julie Leonard
- 1990 – 7th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Angela Shaw
- 1989 – 6th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Janice McQueen
- 1988 – 5th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Amelia Parrish
- 1987 – 4th Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Mary-Belle Key
- 1986 – 3rd Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Mechele Watkins
- 1985 – 2nd Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Gina Kepley
- 1984 – 1st Southeast Threshers’ Queen, Jill Johnson
If you wish to Sponsor the Southeast Threshers Queen Scholarship, please complete the contact form below: