Coordinator: Kortney Heald - 319-695-3820
Cynthia Post – 641-472-1404
The Jefferson County Fair Queen Contest will be held Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Entry blanks and rules may be picked up at the Jefferson County Extension Office. Entry deadline is June 12.

1. Each contestant must be at least l6 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on August 1, 2009.
2. Contestants must never have been married or have children.
3. A county fair queen must reside in the county she represents or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in the county she represents. If a fair represents more than one county, the winning contestant must reside in one of the participating counties.
4. The County Fair Queen must be available at the Iowa State Fair Tuesday, August 11th, through the time of the crowning Saturday afternoon August 15th. She will need to provide her own transportation.
FOR A COMPLETE SET OF RULES FOR THE STATE FAIR CONTEST CONTACT COURTNEY HEALD OR CYNTHIA POST.

Coordinators:
Tiffany Warner and Brandi Adam
1. Contest held in conjunction with the Jefferson County Fair Queen contest. Contest will be held Wednesday, June 24 at 6 p.m. on the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Interviews will be held on Wednesday, June 24 beginning around noon at the Fairfield Public Library Conference Room. Each contestant will have 15 minutes with the judges. Contestant’s time will be assigned when registration ends.
2. “Little Miss” contestants must pre-register at the Jefferson County Extension Office. Entry fee of $15.00 (sponsors optional), and a copy of the contestant’s birth certificate must accompany entry form. DEADLINE IS JUNE 17, 2009, NO EXCEPTIONS. Open to the first 12 registrants who turn in completed application, registration fee and copy of birth certificate into the Extension Office.
3. Judging will be based on poise, personality, dressing in accordance to theme, overall presentation and response to questions.
4. Any contestant who has performed or competed at a professional level (for monetary gain) in anything other than amateur contests will be considered ineligible.
5. All contestants must be a resident of Jefferson County for at least one year.
6. Contestants may not be older than 8 years of age or younger than 6 years of age by June 1, 2009.
7. Parents and/or chaperones are not allowed in the interview room or the backstage area before or during the contest. Assigned staff will assist contestants if they need help.
8. There will be an on stage presentation and contestants will be asked 1 question at that time.
9. Winner and 1st Runner up will need to be available to help hand out ribbons at assigned shows during the 2009 Jefferson County Fair. Each contestant will receive a participation gift.
10. The theme this year is “Little Miss Goes Hollywood”. No pageant dresses or swimwear allowed. Contestants are allowed to wear long dresses, skirts, jeans/shorts or costumes in accordance with the theme. Contestants will be judged on dressing in accordance with the theme during the interview and on stage presentation.
11. Contest is limited to the first 12 registrations turned in to the Extension Office and no less than 5 contestants.
12. Any contestant who has won the title "Little Miss" at the Jefferson County Fair in the past is unable to compete.
13. Any arguments about final decisions will be grounds for immediate disqualification. Judges decisions are final.
14. Contestants are invited to ride on a float in the Jefferson County Fair Parade on Tuesday, June 23rd at 6:30 p.m. Please be to the high school parking lot by 6:00 p.m.
15.. For more information, contact Tiffany Warner at 641-919-1568 or Brandi Adam at 641-662-2847.