Loxley — With over 300 in attendance, Caroline Michelle Young, the daughter of Johnny and Michelle Young of Fairhope and a student at Bayside Academy was crowned “Little Miss Strawberry 2008” on March 8 as she competed with 66 other second grade contestants from Baldwin County. Page Nicole Pierce, the daughter of Bruce and Teresa Pierce and a student at Loxley Elementary School was the first runner-up.

The contestants are judged on their poise, appearance and personality by three independent judges. They will be presented with the Queen’s Court at the 21st Annual Baldwin County Strawberry Festival in Loxley on April 12 and 13. Both students received savings bonds and other pageant gifts.

The Queen’s Court includes Isabelle Powell, the daughter of Chanee and Riley Powell of Gulf Shores; Emma Wiley, the daughter of Jim and Deidre Wiley of Daphne; Madison Powell, the daughter of Steve and Serena Powell of Spanish Fort; Natalie Tomlin, the daughter of David and Carla Tomlin of Spanish Fort and Prissilla West, the daughter of Terrence and Trace West of Loxley.

The Four Spirit Award winners were selected by the coordinators of the event for their positive attitudes and camaraderie with the other contestants. The 2008 Spirit Award winners are Shalysa Tamere Page, the daughter of David and Susan Page; Alexia Elena Feely, the daughter of Bo and Josie Feely; Alexis Leighanne Cook, the daughter of Robert and Jodi Cook; and Bonnie Claire Tucker, the daughter of Shane and Carmyn Tucker.

The 21st Annual Baldwin County Strawberry Festival is scheduled for April 12 and 13, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Loxley Municipal Park. There will be 160-plus arts and crafts booths, carnival (Friday evening plus festival hours), live entertainment and car show Saturday with a car exhibition Sunday. For more information regarding the event go to www.baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org.