2026 Princess Tomato, Sir Catsup Contest seeks contestants

Calling all kids! Especially ketchup loving kids!

The World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival committee is seeking contestants for the 2026 Princess Tomato and Sir Catsup Contest presented by Revity Credit Union.

The contest will be held as part of the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival at Herald Square in Collinsville, Illinois, on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 2 until 7 p.m.

To participate in the pageant, boys and girls must be 3 to 6 years old on the day of the event. There are no residency requirements, so kids from all over can join in on the fun.

Contestants will show off their personality on stage, give a simple introduction, share a Catsup Bottle fun fact and perform a brief talent.

Everyone must be pre-registered by June 5. There will be NO registration on the day of the event. For more information log on to www.catsupbottlefestival.com and follow the link to sign up.

The 2026 World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Festival will feature the Giant Idaho Potato Truck Tour, the Great Race Route 66 Cross-Country Road Rally and the Catsup Bottle Classic Car Show. Other activities and events include old-fashioned party games, tater tots and hot dogs smothered-in-ketchup eating contests, ketchup tasting booth, hula hoop competition and more.

Festival presented by: City of Collinsville Parks and Recreation with the World’s Largest Catsup Bottle Fan Club, Inc and Revity Credit Union.