In the final competition, the Top 10 contestants from each category were called to the stage to answer an on-stage question: “What is your idea of a perfect day at the Florida Strawberry Festival?”
"We are so excited to have these four girls represent the Florida Strawberry Festival and I don't know how the judges pick the winners because there were so many winners on the stage tonight," said Florida Strawberry Festival General Manager Paul Davis. "We are looking forward to the 2020 Florida Strawberry Festival and this started our perfect vision." 120 girls participated in the competition, outfitted in formal gowns with ruffles or rhinestones. Some, such as Princess contestant Taylor Myers, opted for a lavender gown embroidered with flowers.
Once the Top Ten of each age division were determined, each competitors was tasked with answering the question “What’s your idea of a perfect day at the Florida Strawberry Festival?” Contestant #87 Brooke Browning and Contestant #105 Kiah Jade Swilley both talked about making memories with family and friends.
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The competition was emceed by Lori Yarborough and her daughter, Ashlyn. In the preliminary competition, the Yarboroughs invited each contestant to the stage and read her biography aloud. The competitors were judged on personality, stage presence, and overall beauty. In the final competition, the Top 10 contestants from each category were called to the stage to answer an onstage question: “What is your idea of a perfect day at the Florida Strawberry Festival?”