Princess Contest

Provided below is a summary of the contest rules and regulations. You can find a PDF version of these rules along with a printable version of the entry form by clicking here.

Entries must be received by July 1st, 2008

 

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

1. Contestant must be female and a resident of the state of Missouri for not fewer than 6 months immediately preceding July 15th, 2008.
2. Contestant must be a BOONE COUNTY RESIDENT.
3. Contestant must be between the ages of 7 and 11 as of September 1st 2008.
4. For the purpose of scoring, all decisions will be left up to the panel of independent judges. In event of a tie, contestants will be placed accordingly based on the interview portion of the competition.
5. Conduct deemed improper and detrimental to the Boone County Fair or a contestant will be reason for disqualification and dismissal by the contest chairman.
6. If contestant has already held the title of Boone County Fair Princess she will be ineligible to participate in future Boone County Fair Princess Competitions, but can participate in the Boone County Fair Teen Queen Competition and Boone County Fair Queen Competition.

OBLIGATIONS:

1. If crowned princess this year you will be expected to ride in the parade in 2009 for the opening of the fair along with 2009’s contestants.
2. All contestants that are entering in 2008 will be expected to ride in the fair parade on Saturday morning, July 19th, 2008.
3. All contestants will also be expected to attend a mandatory luncheon following the parade (this is where the interviews with the judges will take place) and attend a mandatory rehearsal for Monday evening’s competition that afternoon at the fair grounds on Saturday, July 19th, 2008.
4. The princess will attend the Boone County Fair Ham Breakfast on Saturday July 26th 2008. *This is an early morning event*
5. The princess will be presented at the Boone County Fair Society Horse Show at different times the week of the fair.
6. We recommend that the princess be present during certain events the week of the fair.
7. If possible it would be appreciated if the princess could make an effort to be at the fair at some of the shows during the day to help hand out ribbons to the different exhibitors.
8. Miss Boone County Fair Princess will be expected to make appearances throughout the year to help promote 2009’s competition

A COMPLETED ENTRY WILL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

1. $20.00 non- refundable entry fee (make checks payable to the Boone County Fair)
2. Official entry form and contestant information form (filled out completely and signed)
3. We will contact you as soon as your application is received to get a current picture to use in all promotional items before and during the Boone County Fair.

Please send all the information required along with entry fee to: Jessica Knigge, Attn: Fair Princess & Teen Competition, 3093 N Glendale Dr, Columbia, Mo 65202. Applications can be emailed to: BCFQueen@aol.com, but this form must be mailed along with the entry fee.