CHANNAHON — A group of 12 young girls rocked, recited and performed their hearts out in the Little Miss Channahon Contest during the Three Rivers Festival Thursday night.

The theme was Beauty on the Beach, and together they danced and sang a choreographed routine to “Rock Hula Baby” and “Lahaina,” which they had practiced together in the weeks before the contest.

Former Little Miss Channahon 2008 returned to lend a hand and read the girls’ biographies. Each contestant modeled her favorite summer outfit and then answered an impromptu question to earn points. They were judged on poise, personality and confidence, said show coordinator, Dawn Daniels.