Miss Lake Placid Pageant

For the past five summers I have had the amazing opportunity to serve at Placid Lakes Baptist Church’s Vacation Bible School! Each year I walk away with a new appreciation for the individuals who devote their lives to ministry and the spreading of the gospel to the youth in our community! This year I volunteered as a crew leader for the elementary school age group and had a blast connecting with the kids and helping introduce them to the Lord’s love 💗 When every VBS week ends, the helpers are exhausted and counting down the minutes until the closing program 😂, but we always leave feeling fulfilled and strengthened in our own faith. A huge thank you to Placid Lakes Baptist Church for their dedication to the youth in our community, and all of the other wonderful churches in Lake Placid who held VBS this summer! You are valued and appreciated 💕
-Ellise Mills, 2026 Miss Lake Placid

Last day of the Caladium Festival here in Lake Placid!

Our Tiny Miss Caladium 2026- Summer enjoying the Festival 💚

Today was a wonderful day celebrating our hometown at the Lake Placid Caladium Festival! 🌸 Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce - Lake Placid, Florida

I had the honor of presenting the awards for the Car Show after being invited by our Mayor and city officials. It was such a privilege to be part of this special tradition!

I also enjoyed visiting many of the amazing local vendors and meeting members of our community. A few stops included Florida Boys Caladiums, Lake Placid Charter Co., Pink Cactus Rose, and Classic Caladiums.

Thank you to everyone who helps make the Caladium Festival such a memorable event each year.

I’m proud to represent our community as Miss Lake Placid 2026 💜 Ellise Mills

Our Little Miss Caladium 2026 out today at the Lake Placid Caladium Festival! Come visit the festival 9-4 today and Tomorrow until3pm

Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce - Lake Placid, Florida

Today was a wonderful day celebrating the Tiny Miss and Little Miss Caladium Pageant at the Caladium Festival, proudly presented by the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce. Our Emcee was Ellise Mills your Miss Lake placid 2026. 

Congratulations to our 2026 titleholders:
👑 Tiny Miss Caladium 2026: Summer Mazza
👑 Little Miss Caladium 2026: Bentleigh Ackerman

Congratulations to all 15 amazing contestants who took the stage today. Your confidence, smiles, and enthusiasm made this year’s pageant truly special.

A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors:
🌸 River Rose Rivers Rose
🩷 Heartland Crafted Heartland Crafted
🏦 Julie Whitmire with Crews Bank
🏡 Heather Carter with Central Florida Property Management Heather Carter Property Manager/CFPM
And, of course, the Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce Greater Lake Placid Chamber of Commerce - Lake Placid, Florida for making this event possible.

A special thank you to all of the pageant queens who came out to encourage and support our contestants. Your kindness and leadership mean so much to these young ladies.

We are so proud of every contestant and grateful to everyone who helped make today such a memorable celebration. We can’t wait for next year! 💐👑