Fair Queen entries sought
Pictured are 2018 Humboldt County Fair Queen candidates and their fathers. The county is seeking a large number of entries for this year's contest. The deadline is noon on Friday, June 14. Humboldt Independent file photo.
Entries are being accepted for the 2019 Humboldt County Fair Queen Contest.
The contest is open to ages 16-21. Deadline for entering is noon on June 14. A $50 sponsorship is needed for each candidate by a business, community organization or a family member.
The competition will take place on July 18 at 9 a.m. at the ISU Extension Office in downtown Humboldt. Coronation takes place the evening of July 24 at the Humboldt County Fair grandstand.
The 2019 Humboldt County Fair Queen will receive a $1,000 scholarship from Humboldt Mutual Insurance Association, $250 for State Fair Queen Contest expenses, plus additional gifts and scholarships from Humboldt County businesses.
Judging will be based on leadership ability, poise and self-motivation.
Entry form is available online at www.humboldtcountyfair.com, or by contacting Amber Harrison at (515) 473-8035, or by email at ah4617a@gmail.com.
Entry forms are also available online for the 2019 Humboldt County Princess (ages 12-15) and 2019 Humboldt County Junior Miss (ages 7-11). Deadline is also June 14 with the competition July 18 and the coronation during the Humboldt County Fair on the evening of July 24.
People can also enter the Little Miss and Mister Humboldt County Fair Queen and King Contest (see ads in upcoming issues of the Humboldt Reminder and Humboldt Newspapers). Boys and girls must be ages 4-6 and reside in Humboldt County. Winners will be drawn from a random drawing.
The 2019 Humboldt County Fair will be held July 23-29.
