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July 6, 2026

Kinsley McElwain Earns 2026 Little Miss Firecracker Crown

Ellwood City’s annual tradition of the Little Miss Firecracker Pageant was a huge success on Friday, July 3rd. The pageant started at 11:00 am after the raising of the flag at the Ellwood City Arts Crafts and Food Festival. The girls weathered through the heat and displayed so much talent and charisma, the judges had a hard time choosing the winners. Out of 16 participants, the winners were: 1st place and the winner of Little Miss Firecracker 2026 is 8-year-old Kinsley McElwain (parents Cody & Goldie McElwain) as she charmed the judges with her personality and cheer with her patriotic…

May 20, 2026

2026 Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Announced

The line up for the annual Little Miss Firecracker Pageant has been announced. The patriotic pageant will kick off the Ellwood City Festival on Friday, July 3rd at 11:00 a.m. on the entertainment stage in Ewing Park. “We are very excited to have so many bright personalities in this large group of 16 girls this year! It will be quite the show,” says Pageant Chair Jenn Greco. The event with have returning emcee, Rochelle Spagnolo on stage interviewing the girls and will feature a guest appearance from the 2025 winner, Alexandria Smith. Smith will be performing the pledge of allegiance…

July 7, 2025

Alexandria Smith Crowned 2025 Little Miss Firecracker Winner

The Folino Stage in Ewing Park glittered with patriotic sparkle & spunk on Friday as 10 local ladies competed for the 8th Annual Little Miss Firecracker Crown. Alexandria Smith was crowned the 2025 winner. Ella Fauzey was 1st runner-up and Cali Kline earned the Patriotic Spirit Award. The event was led by returning emcee Rochelle Spagnolo (local owner of Konsignment Konnections store) and last years Little Miss Firecracker title holder, Bristol Borselli (2024 winner). The three 3 judges this year are: Ashley Smith (local hairstylist & owner of Rainbow Room), Officer Mike McBride (local veteran and police officer) and Cara Atkinson…

May 21, 2025

8th Annual Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Set To Take Place On July 4th

Folino stage will glitter of patriotic sparkle & spunk as 10 local ladies compete for the highly anticipated- 8th annual Little Miss Firecracker pageant. The show will begin at 11:15 am after the raising of the flag, on Friday, July 4th kicking off the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival weekend. The event will be lead by returning emcee Rochelle Spagnolo (local owner of Konsignment Konnections store) and last years Little Miss Firecracker title holder, Bristol Borselli (2024 winner). Jenn Greco, pageant chairperson, adds, “We have a great group of girls this year and even though we have…

June 28, 2024

PHOTOS: Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Kicks Off 2024 Festival

The Ellwood City Festival kicked off Friday with its 7th Annual Little Miss Firecracker pageant. The 2024 Little Miss Firecracker crown was awarded to 6-year-old Bristol Borselli. Bristol is the daughter of Drew and Keisha Borselli. Bristol dazzled the judges with her patriotic outfit that included a red, white and blue lace dress and sparkling red cowgirl boots. She won them over with her sparkling personality to match! When asked why she wanted to be Little Miss Firecracker, Bristol said, “because I want to be the star of my family.” First runner-up was given to Katerina Callahan Lennon Greco earned…

May 21, 2024

Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Set To Take Stage

Folino Stage is about to shine again with a lot of sparkle and spunk as 17 local ladies take the stage for the 7th annual Little Miss Firecracker Pageant. The show will begin at 11:15am after the raising of the flag, on Friday June 28th kicking off the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food and Entertainment Festival. The event this year will be lead by new emcee Rochelle Spagnolo and former Little Miss Firecracker title holders Reagan Boariu (2023 winner) and Dia Greco (2018 winner) as pageant assistants. Rochelle Spagnolo is the proud owner of local clothing store Konsignment Konnections right…

July 5, 2023

PHOTOS: Boariu Wins 2023 Little Miss Firecracker

Reagan Boariu won the 2023 Little Miss Firecracker title this past weekend at the Ellwood City Festival. The 8-year-old garnered the crown during the 6th Annual Little Miss Firecracker pageant held on Friday, June 30th at the Folino Stage in Ewing Park.  The pageant is part of the annual Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival. Reagan is the daughter of Eric and April Boariu. She dazzled the judges with her patriotic tutu ensemble and bubbly personality. She did a winning curtesy at the judges on stage. Wren Cortez won patriotic spirit award. Brianna Hoffmeier won 1st runner up….

June 27, 2023

Festival Entertainment Part Two: Little Miss Firecracker Pageant to Feature 11 Local Little Ladies

Folino stage is about to “Explode” with charisma and charm as eleven little ladies take the stage for the 6th Annual Little Miss Firecracker pageant. The festivities begin at 11:15 a.m. on Friday June 30th during the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival. The event will be emceed by Mindy Wilson with pageant assistants and former Little Miss Firecracker title holders: Aria Cannon (2019 winner) and Dia Greco (2018 winner). The crowd will get to witness the contestants as they impress the three judges (Rochelle Spagnolo, Nicole Clow and Richard Griffith) on stage with their stage presence, patriotic…

May 11, 2023

Eleven Young Ladies To Vie For The Title of Little Miss Firecracker 2023

The highly anticipated patriotic pageant is set to kick off the Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival and “light up’ the main stage in Ewing Park. The 2023 Little Miss Firecracker pageant will begin at 11:15 a.m., Friday, June 30th, at the Folino Stage. New Pageant Chair Jenn Greco explains, “We have an enthusiastic group of girls who are eager to rock the stage and showcase their personalities. It’s exciting to be bringing back one of our hometown traditions. Thanks to our festival committee for their support, our judges (Rochelle Spagnolo, Nicole Clow and Richard Griffith) and our…

March 15, 2023

Little Miss Firecracker Pageant Returns For the 2023 Ellwood City Festival

The Ellwood City Festival Committee is excited to announce that this well-loved and anticipated patriotic pageant is set to kick off the 2023 Ellwood City Arts, Crafts, Food & Entertainment Festival. The pageant beginning at 11:15 am on Friday, June 30th. After a brief hiatus, new Pageant Chair Jenn Greco, is eager to bring back such an entertaining and adored event. “The pageant brings great spirit & spunk to our town and really has a way of setting the tone for the rest of the festival weekend,” she explains. Girls between the ages of 5-7 residing in Ellwood City and…