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NEWPORT ANTIQUE AUTO HILL CLIMB PAGEANT

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GET TO KNOW US

The Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb will take place on October 4- 6, 2026 in Newport, Indiana!

What started as an innocent challenge between automobile owners has grown into one of the Top 20 largest festivals in Indiana. Serving as official hostesses of the festival, the Newport Antique Auto Hill Climb Queen and Princess are an essential part of the festival, events, and promotion. The festival and pageant are sponsored by the Newport Lions Club.

2025 NEWPORT ANTIQUE AUTO QUEEN & PRINCESS

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Q U E E N

JORDAN SMITH

Jordan attends Saint Mary of the Woods College, where she is a member of the cheer team, service 31, student senate, and psychology club.

Jordan’s pageant costume was the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in Psychology, Margaret Floy Washburn.

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P R I N C E S S

ADI NEWTON

Adi attends South Vermillion High School, where she is on the Volleyball, Tennis, and Track teams. She has also been a member of 4-H for 7 years.

Adi’s pageant costume was Dorothy Gale, the main character in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. 

EVENTS

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QUEEN & PRINCESS PAGEANT

The pageant will be held on July 25, 2026 at 6 PM at North Vermillion High School. 

Princess Ages: 12-15

Queen Ages: 16-23

DEADLINE TO ENTER: JULY 19, 2026

P A R A D E

Join us for the 58th annual Newport Hill Climb Parade on October 5, 2026!

Line up is located on Old HWY 63 at 4:30 PM. All entries must be in their places by 5:45 PM. Late and unregistered entries will be placed at the rear. Parade starts at 6 PM. 

Pre-registering is encouraged.

PRETTY BABY CONTEST

The Pretty Baby Contest will be held on October 5, 2026 at 2 PM at The Church of God.

Registration is from 9 AM to 12 PM. 

Entry fee is $5. 

Ages: 0-24 months

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BECOME A PAGEANT SPONSOR

Contact Pageant Director/Parade Coordinator for more information at newporthillclimbqueen@gmail.com

CONTACT US

PO BOX 398

NEWPORT, IN 47966

812.251.6579

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