Become Junior Royalty

Attention Kids Ages 7-9!

Hutchinson Jaycee Water Carnival is pleased to invite you to participate in the Junior Royalty event as part of our celebration that takes place June 15-21, 2026!

All children age 7-9 during the week of Water Carnival in the Hutchinson School District are eligible to complete registration. All registrants will participate in a group interview followed by an individual interview, taking place on May 9th. A letter with the interview details will be emailed after the registration deadline.

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Please complete your registration by the deadline of April 30th, 2026.

Based on an initial interview session, six children – three girls and three boys – are chosen as Water Carnival Junior Royalty finalists.  These six children participate in many events throughout Water Carnival week.

Junior Royalty Finalists will:
  • Have their picture taken and published in the Hutchinson Leader
  • Participate in numerous Water Carnival activities with other Junior Royalty finalists and Royalty
  • Ride on the Junior Royalty Finalist float during the Water Carnival Grande Day Parade!
  • If selected, be crowned as Junior Queen and Junior Commodore and attend parades throughout the summer

If you have any questions, please contact Chair Lexie Fitzwater at [email protected].