The museum will open for the 2026 season on Thursday, March 19 with special programming March 19-22.
Day: February 12, 2026
2026 Ernie Pyle Firemen’s Festival Pageant Queen, Princess applications due June 11
Young ladies currently in grades 6-12: Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the Ernie Pyle Firemen’s Festival Pageant. There are friends to be made, fun to be had, skills to learn and fine tune, and so much more!
The young ladies crowned Queen and Princess will have the opportunity to represent the festival at the Indiana State Festivals Association Queen & Princess Pageants in November. The local pageant is co-sponsored in 2026 by the Ernie Pyle WWII Museum and Helt Fire & Rescue.
Deadline to apply is June 11, 2026. Application can be found by clicking this link or following the QR code below.
