Fair Queen Contestant Qualifications

• Qualifications:
  • Must be 17 through 21 years of age by the first official day of the fair
  • Must reside within Crawford County limits
  • Shall be single and have never been married
  • Those who are pregnant, have been pregnant, or cohabitate with someone of the opposite sex are ineligible to participate.
  • Must have a sponsor. Sponsor fee is $150.
  • Must ride in the parade on their sponsor’s float
  • Entries shall be made no later than June 1st.
  • All talents will be performed before the final pageant on Wednesday night. If talent is not performed all points will be forfeited with a score of zero for the talent portion of the contest. Talents are limited to 2 mins performance time.
  • Talents may not be changed 24 hours before the talent practice.
  • Participation in all practices IS mandatory. All materials used in the talent portion must be present and functional at the time of practice.
  • Conduct that is found to be improper and detrimental to the Crawford County Fair Pageant and Crawford County Fair Board will be reason for dismissal/ and or disqualification.
  • The 2026 Fair Queen and runners up will reign over the 2026 fair and must be available and assist the fair board with activities as needed.
  • The Fair Queen will be asked to make personal appearances throughout the year at events in the county.
  • In addition to her prizes the 2026 fair queen will receive $200 towards expenses if she competes in the 2026 State Fair Queen Pageant.
  • The 2026 Fair Queen automatically relinquishes her title if she enters into a marriage contract, or if she chooses to cohabitate with the opposite sex in lieu of a marriage contract.
  • If the Fair Queen fails to complete her term as queen, her title will be passed to the runners up in order of their rank, beginning with the first runner up.
  • Attendance of pre-fair outings (excluding practice) for the Fair Queen Pageant is highly encouraged, but not required.
  **Sponsor Fee is due June 1st instead of May 31st

Sponsor Information

Sponsor entry fee is $150 and must be received no later than May 31st.Sponsor is to provide contestant with parade float.

Judging Criteria

40% Interview

30% Public Speaking/Talent

30% Evening Gown/Stage Presence

In addition to other prizes, the Queen will receive a $1000 scholarship to the college or university of her choice.

For additional information or to enter the pageant please contact:

Danielle Casarotto

573-205-4079