The 51st Annual Rice Festival held its Annual Scholarship Pageant on Saturday, March 28th. The Pageant was held at the Colleton Civic Center Auditorium with almost 50 participants from all over South Carolina to compete in 13 age categories from Infant to Royal Miss. Layla McIntyre took the top honors, as well as the Carter Green Scholarship, and will represent the Colleton County Rice Festival. Also taking taking spots in their categories were Bayleynn Ellis, Jordan Elmore, Madison Causey, Nevaeh Thomas, Natalie Brown, Lakelyn McIntyre, Lily Belle Chubb, Avery Meminger, Lelani Fipps, Clare Lynn Hay, Moesha Miner, and Leslie Fipps. Participants were also judged for Best Hair, Eyes, Smile, Dress, and Personality. The winners can be seen riding in the Rice Festival Parade.
