Open to all Cameron County boys (ages 5-12) and girls ages 5 through 10 (Must be 5 on or before the official opening of the Cameron County Fair and no older than 10 by that same time).
To enter the contest, a parent or guardian should either print an application or call Jami Kempher at 486-1412 for an application. Applications must be returned to Jami by July 28.
Contestants will meet with out-of-town judges the week before the Fair. Judging will be on appearance (party dress clothes for girls, dress shirt and pants for boys), response to judges' questions, vocal quality; poise and overall impression.
Winners will be announced Friday, August 9 beginning at 7:30 on the stage. Winners will receive $25, a crown and a sash.
Contest is open to girls ages 11 through 15 who are residents of Cameron County (Must be 11 on or before August 6 and no older than 15 by August 6). Applications are available online or by contacting Jami Kempher at 486-1412. Deadline for submitting applications is July 28.
Applicants will be judged on poise, appearance, vocal quality, response to judges' questions and on overall impression.
Applicants will be asked to submit a short essay (one paragraph) on "Why I would like to be Junior Miss Cameron County". Judging will be done the week before the fair by out-of-town judges. Dates to be announced.
The crowning ceremony will be held Friday August 9 beginning at 7:30 on the stage. Junior Miss Cameron County will receive $50, crown, sash and flowers.
Each Fair Queen contestant must
1. Be a resident of Cameron County
2. Be at least age 16, but no older than 20, years of age as of June 1.
3. Not hold any other title for any other commodity group or pageant during her reign.
4. Have her parent(s)' or guardian(s)' consent to enter the competition.
5. Be single, have never been married, have not been pregnant nor given birth to a child.
6. Act in accordance with the PA Fair Queen “Behavior Policy”
7. Meet all time commitments, Queen obligations and Dress Code
Applicants will be asked to submit an essay on "What My Fair Means to My Community". This is to be submitted with application.
Queen contestants will be required to present a 3-5 minute speech in front of the judges only entitled "Why You Should Come To My Fair".
Queen contestants are required to give a 10-15 second introduction prior to speech and interview.
Queen contestants will also be required to create a poster of their life from the past year. Pictures, ribbons, etc. can be used. Must be 1 piece of poster board. Poster will be judged and added to score. Poster will be due by August 6th.
Judging will be based on interview, written essay, oral speech, introduction, interaction with public, and poster.
Grand Prize $300, trip to state pageant in Hershey, flowers, sash and crown. Runner up receives $50.00.
**$300 will be broken up and given to winner 3 times. Winner will receive $100 at crowning, $100 at last fair board meeting before Hershey, and finally $100 will be given after giving up reign, as long as all requirements are fulfilled.
Applications are available online or by contacting Jami Kempher at 486-1412.
Deadline for submitting applications is July 25th.
Contestants must read the handbook, and turn in signed contract before the start of the fair.
Miss Cameron County Application
Contest is open to boys ages 11 through 15 (Jr. King) and ages 16-20 (King) who are residents of Cameron County. Applications are available online or by contacting Jami Kempher at 486-1412. Deadline for submitting applications is July 28.
Applicants will be judged on poise, appearance, vocal quality, response to judges' questions and on overall impression.
Applicants will be asked to submit a short essay (one paragraph) on "Why I would like to be Junior King or King". Judging will be done the week before the fair by out-of-town judges. Dates to be announced.
The crowning ceremony will be held Friday August 9 beginning at 7:30 on the stage. Junior King will receive $50, crown, sash. King will receive $75, crown, sash.
**Please note** there must be at least 2 contestants in order to have each contest, boys 12 and under can run for prince, however if 2 more in that age group register, they will compete for Jr. King.
Senior King & Queen
Nominate your favorite grandparent over the age of 55. Nominating is easy! Just fill out an application and submit it with a short bio and picture if possible, if not we'll take care of that!
Applications are available online or by contacting Jami Kempher at 486-1412
Deadline for submitting applications is July 23rd.