2018 Strawberry Queen Pageant

Ally Burt was crowned the 2018 Florida Strawberry Festival Queen Saturday night. She competed against 27 other girls for the crown. During the coronation ceremony it was announced that Dallas Nicole Baker was First Maid and the rest of the court was comprised of Selena Sue Berrios, Zoe Bell Rasmussen and Baylee Astin.

Chelsea Bowden Barnett, the 2012 Strawberry Queen, and Denis Phillips, ABC Action News, were the masters of ceremonies for the event. Courtney Sexton, Miss Florida 2016, Nikki Minassian, Miss Florida 1993, Michael Nutter, Vice President at Impact Advisors, James Brooks, Regional Service Vice President for Philips Healthcare and Courtney Herndon, Miss Golden Isles 2009 were the judges for the contest. 

The contestants were scored on a personal interview, the public speaking competition, their casual wear and the evening gown competition. Finalists were also judged on their response to an impromptu question, their overall look and their stage presentation. 

Queen: Ally Burt
First Maid: Dallas Nicole Baker
Court Members: Baylee Astin, Selena Sue Berrios, Zoe Bell Rasmussen

Miss Congeniality: Ally Burt
 

Top Ten: 

Taylor Rae Tew

Baylee Astin

Selena Sue Berrios

Ally Burt

Taylor Carlough

Abigale DeVane

Dallas Nicole Baker

Chloe Makenna Tew

Brenda Dixon

Zoe Bell Rasmussen