59th Fair Queen's Contest

The Guadalupe County Fair Queen's Contest has been a part of the Fair for more than 50 years, with the first Fair Queen's Contest being held in 1950.

It is held annually on Saturday during the Guadalupe County Fair and is open to the first 30 girls living in, or attending a school in Guadalupe County who attend a contestant's meeting and present a completed application.

Each contestant will participate in a personal interview with three out-of-town judges prior to the contest. The day of the contest includes an introduction of contestants in formal gowns. Contestants will also have a style show with clothes provided by Cavender's Boot City in San Marcos.

Judging is based on poise, personal appearance, knowledge and involvement in Fair related activities and spontaenous response to related questions. A queen, princess and duchess are chosen to represent the Guadalupe County Fair for that following year. The royalty appears at numerous functions including parades and festivals during their reign.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Gail Damerau (830-914-3735) - Co-Chairman
Debbie Wolter (512-357-6728) - Co-Chairman

IMPORTANT DATES

Contestant Meeting at Hall of Fame - September 13, 2009 at 6 pm
Personal Interview - Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at 6:30pm, Coliseum
Stage Contest - Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 5:30pm, Coliseum

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Contestants must be residents of Guadalupe County or attending a High School in Guadalupe County at the time of the contest and must remain so for the duration of their reign if crowned.
2. Contestants may be sponsored by a: High School, Social, Service, Civic Organization or a private individual who will pay a $50 entry fee.
3. The contest is limited to the first 30 contestants returning a completed entry blank and registration fee to the first contestant meeting September 7, 2009 at 6 p.m. at the Fair Office at the Hall of Fame/ Fairgrounds. (If entry is late contact one of the committee members). One parent must be at meeting.
4. Contestants must never have been married and without dependents and if crowned, must remain unmarried and without dependents for the duration of their reign.
5. If crowned you must attend all functions and sponsored events for the duration of the fair year. You will be called upon during the year to attend parades. If you miss more than three functions you will forfeit your title, crown, banner, trophy and privileges to which the court is entitled and the position will be filled with the next position.
6. Contestants will not perform a talent or appear in a swimsuit for judging.
7. You will be responsible for arranging your own transportation, expenses, etc. for parades and other events you are required to attend if crowned.

SELECTION

1. A panel of three judges will serve to select a Queen, Princess and Duchess.
2. Selection will be based on Poise, Personality, Knowledge of and Involvement in the Fair.

AWARDS

Queen, Princess and Duchess will each receive various awards.

Check your high school office for applications or call one of the co-chairmen or the Hall of Fame (830-379-6477).

Contestant Meeting - September 13, 2009, beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Fair Office at the Hall of Fame/Fairgrounds. Pictures for the Gazette Enterprise will be taken at this time.

NO ADMISSION FEE

Entries are due by Sunday, September 13, 2009. Bring entry form to the contestant meeting.