News : Benton County Fair Queen Candidates Sought

The Benton County Fair is looking for young women who are interested in serving as a representative of the fair by becoming the Benton County Fair Queen. As a representative for the fair, the queen will be asked to assist with various contests and activities during the county fair in July as well as helping with other promotional activities. The Benton County Fair Queen will compete in Des Moines at the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest in August.

If you are interested in competing for this honor, you must meet the following criteria:

-Be at least 16 years old, not more than 21 years of age at the time of the contest

-Have never been married or had children

-Must have been an active member of one service organization in their community (i.e. 4-H, Scouts, FFA, Church Group, etc.)

-Are not professional models

Candidates will be judged during personal and group interviews. The judging will take place prior to the Benton County Fair. The new fair queen will be crowned in July at opening ceremonies of the Benton County Fair. The individual selected as queen will also receive a Savings bond and other miscellaneous prizes.

For more information on the Benton County Fair Queen competition, and an application form, please contact Angie Becker at (319) 472-9108. Application forms must be completed and turned in by Monday, May 31, 2010