Fairest of the Fair
Country Life ~ Carnival Lights
Fair Ambassador
The purpose of the Crawford County Fairest of the Fair is to serve as a year-round ambassador for the Crawford County Fair. The Fairest of the Fair will fulfill the duties and strive to reach the goals as set by the Crawford County Fair Board. The Fairest will promote attendance and sponsorship of the fair and exhibition at the fair, focusing on such aspects as agriculture and youth involvement in the fair.
Eligibility:
® Must be 17 years of age or over
® Must have a genuine interest in promoting the Crawford County Fair
® Contestants may be male or female
Expectations:
Duties of the Fairest of the Far will be to promote attendance and sponsorship of the fair and exhibition at the fair.
These goals may be achieved by:
® Attending community events such as the Dairy Breakfast, community festivals, parades and other requested events
® Speaking to youth groups, including 4-H clubs, scout troops, FFA Chapters, etc.
® Speaking to adult groups promoting sponsorship of the fair
® Preparing a monthly column to be included in various county publications
® Prepare radio spots promoting the fair
® Attending Fair Board meetings when available
The Fairest should be present all days of the fair and will be responsible for helping in various ways including: attending the judging, the Meat Animal Auction, grandstand events, etc. The Fairest is also responsible for organizing off-season events for the Fairest and Future Fairests.
The Fairest should also exhibit at the fair the year of the competition and the year of his/her reign. A scrapbook or display should also be prepared and displayed at the fair.
The Fairest must represent Crawford County
If all expectations are met, the Fairest will receive a $250 cash prize at the completion of his/her reign.
Judging:
® Candidates will receive interview times and instructions after applications are received.
® Candidates will also be asked to prepare 30 second radio ad and column to include in area publications on the theme of the fair, “Country Life ~ Carnival Life.”
® Coronation will be held Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Lakeview Marina in Prairie du Chien
® Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of three judges
® Candidates will be interviewed by a panel of three judges
® Attendants will be chosen at the discretion of the judges and the Fairest committee
To Enter:
Prepare a resume and answer the following questions: What is your current involvement in the Crawford County Fair? What assets do you possess that would make you a good representative of the Crawford County Fair? Why do you want to serve as the 2011 Crawford County Fairest of the Fair?
Return by February 25, 2011 to: Crawford County Fair, 225 N. Beaumont Street Suite 240, Prairie du Chien , WI 53821
Hillary Bark, 2010 Crawford County Fair, Amanda Dudenbostel, 2009 Fairest of the Fair and Elizabeth Dennis, 2008 Fairest of the Fair.
