Medina County Fair Royal Court Contest

SUPERINTENDENTS: TAMI STIVER, CHAIRMAN, 330 625-2005; Darlene Delarec, Assistant; Veneta Bassman. Nina Broadsword, Toni Ehrman, Stuart Neal

A Royal Court consisting of a king, a queen, and attendants will represent the 2008 Medina County Fair.

The king will receive a sash, a belt buckle provided by VALLEY TACK SHOP, INC, 6780 Center Rd. Valley City, OH  Phone: 483-3366;  The queen will receive a sash and tiara provided by THE MEDINA COUNTY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Royal Court will receive flowers provided by the HOUSE OF FLOWERS, 322 East Smith Rd., Medina OH  Phone: 723-8944.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:   Must be:

  1. Resident of Medina County or a resident of a Medina County School District.
  2. Between the ages of 16-19 as of January 1, 2008.

3.   Currently may not be married, may not have previously been married and not be a parent.

4.   Exemplify good character.

5.   The queen or runner-up must be able to compete in the Ohio Fairs’ Queen Contest at the Ohio State Fair in August 2008.

6.   If the queen is unable to fulfill her obligations as a representative of Medina County Fair at the State Fairs’ Queen Contest she will relinquish her title.  The first runner up will be crowned queen and represent Medina County.

JUDGING CRITERIA:

  1. Applicants who register will be judged independent of each other on two separate occasions by a panel of three judges.
  2. Application must be received by July 11 at 4:00 P.M.  Applicants must provide THREE copies of the application listing of school activities, honors, clubs, fair activities, and community service in which each has participated.
  3. Head and Shoulder photo (no larger than 2 ˝”x4”) is required and must be attached to the application form when returned.
  4. Late or incomplete entries WILL NOT be accepted.
  5. Interviews will be held on Saturday, July 19.  Professional dress is required.  You will receive a specific time after your application is received.
  6. Specific Judging Criteria:
    • Poise
    • Personality
    • Communication Skills
    • Response Questions
    • Appearance & Presentation
    • Activities, Leadership, Participation, Initiative, and Achievement

 

7.   Contestants must appear in the fair pavilion on Monday, July 28 for final judging at 7:00 P.M.  Queen contestants are to be in the evening gowns  and king contestants are to be in jackets and ties.  The committee will choose a winner and two runners-up in each category after the final  interview questions.

8.   The Royal Court must be available to reign over the fair at various times throughout the week as directed by the contest committee. 

Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in relinquishing title and awards.

 

Medina County Fair Royal Court application form may be picked up at the fair office.  Return to Medina County Fair Office, 710 West Smith Rd, Medina, OH 44256 by July 11 at 4:00 P.M.