This year there are nine young ladies from the Cedar Springs area, all vying for the title of Red Flannel Festival Queen. They are: Sierra Hopkins, Esther Couturier, Emilie Petty, Mel Fisk, Kayla Bergeron, Brittany Ball, Kaitlyn Caron, Briana Pierson, and Tranaya VerStrat.  Practices have already begun, and all the young ladies are excited and working hard.

The Pageant will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2011, in the Cedar Springs High School Auditorium. Tickets are available now at the Cedar Springs Public Library during open hours. Tickets are $10 in advance and $13 at the door. Two complimentary tickets will be given for any donation to the Red Flannel Queen Scholarship Fund over $100.