23rd Annual Bedford County Fair Queen Contest
Entry deadline - May 15, 2024
Sunday - 5:00 p.m. - Bedford Ford Show Arena
Charmain: Beverly Stanton (814-623-0800)
Committee: Ashley Fetters, Josh Fetters, Haley Feaster, Tawnya Wigfield, and Peggy Zembower
The purpose of this contest is to encourage the promotion of agricultural Fairs and to create better relations between youth and adults in both rural and urban settings.
Contestants must:
● Be a resident of Bedford County
● Must be born a female between the ages of 16 and 21 by June 1, 2024
● Have her parent’s/guardian’s consent
● Attend Fair events throughout fair week even if not chosen as queen.
● Attend community organization events to promote the Bedford County Fair
● Attend the PA State Fair Convention, January 2025, in Hershey, PA if the Queen
● Not be a former local Fair Queen winner or former State Fair Queen contestant
● Not hold any other title for another commodity group or pageant
● Be single, never married, have had no children and must not marry or become pregnant during her reign.
● Only complete applications will be accepted.
The contest consists of:1. A written essay on the topic "
What My Fair Means To My Community", submitted with biographical information/application.
2. A personal interview.
3. Evening gown competition.
4. Question/answer period during contest.
5. Speech presentation "
Why You Should Come To My Fair". (3-5 minutes)
Please attach the following items to your application:
1. Resume
2. Essay - In 300 words or less, share your thoughts on “What My Fair Means to my Community?”
3. A picture of yourself. This picture will be used in the program.
4. A short biography. This biography will be used in the program.