2023 Centre County Grange Fair Queen Contestant Application

2023 Centre County Grange Fair

Fair Queen Contestant Application
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 6:00PM at Southside Stage

Chair: Ashley Furman (fairqueen@grangefair.com)

Each queen contestant will have to write an essay and give a speech. They will introduce themselves, be interviewed by a panel of out-of-county judges while competing in an evening gown competition. A queen and an alternate will be crowned. The winner will enter the State Fair Queen Contest in January 2023. Rules and deadlines for the competition are listed below. There will be two Contestant Seminars at 2:00PM at the Grange Fairgrounds on Sunday, July 30th, 2023 and Saturday, August 5th, 2023.

Rules to Enter -- Entry Deadline is July 1st, 2023

1.) Be a female who is a US citizen and a resident of Pennsylvania.

2.) Be at least 16 year old, but no older than 20 years of age as of June 1st of the year entering the contest.

3.) Must be a Centre County resident.

4.) Not hold any other State title for any other commodity group or pageant during her reign.

5.) Be single, have not been married, have not been pregnant nor given birth to a child.

6.) Must be available Wednesday, August 16th, 2023 for:

a.) Luncheon at 12:00PM with one guest at Progress Grange #96 in Centre Hall, PA.

b.) 6-10 minute interviews at 1:30PM (approximately)

c.) 3-5 minute speech, "Why Come to My Fair."

d.) 6:00 PM Coronation at the Southside Stage -- Impromptu questions will be asked on stage.

7.) Must participate in Fair activities as outlined and be able to meet dress code.

8.) Judges will review essays. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by July 7th, 2023.
Contestant Information
Full Name*

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Date of Birth*

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Parents Names*
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Siblings Names*
T-Shirt Size*
High School*
Grade Completed*
College (Attending or Desires)*
Activities and Short Answer
School Activities*
Community Involvement*
Grange Fair Participation*
Hobbies*
What is your favorite part of the Centre County Grange Fair?*
Why do you want to be the next Centre County Grange Fair Queen?*
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? What are your goals and aspirations?*
What is a fun fact about you?*
Is there any other important information about you the committee should know?
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Parental Permission to Participate
I, {Parent/Guardian Name}* parent/guardian of{Contestant Name}* hereby give permission for my daughter to participate in the 2023 Centre County Grange Fair Queen Program. In understand this is a year-long commitment and that my daughter will be required to attend many fair-related events during fair week as well as additional appearances throughout the year if asked. I also understand that parental involvement may be required.

I consent to the use of pictures of this applicant photographed for the purpose of the Centre County Grange Fair Queen Program and acknowledge the potential for promotional use throughout all digital/social media use, including Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair exhibits, publications in local newspapers, television, and publications on the Centre County Grange Encampment and Fair websites.
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