Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair Pageants Important Information

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1 Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair Pageants Important Information Miss contestants and Teen Miss will compete in an Interview, Personality Wear and Gown categories. They will also participate in an opening number, which will not be judged. Gowns should be long and age appropriate. Personality Wear should be non-glitz and represent the individuality of the contestant. For the Interview, contestants may wear a dress or business/interview suit. Any wardrobe questions should be directed to the Pageant Directors. Teeny Baby Miss, Wee Baby Miss, and Baby Miss will compete in summer attire. NO PAGEANT ATTIRE. Contestants should have minimal make-up and outfits should be off the rack. For example, summer shorts/skorts, capris, sundresses, etc. Contestants will not have points deducted if a parent escorts them on stage. Judging will be based on personality of the contestant. Tiny Miss, Little Miss, and Preteen Miss will compete in Summer attire as mentioned above; AND Party Attire. Party attire may consist of off the rack dresses; however, no long length pageant type dresses. Optional: Photogenic for all age divisions. Score will not be included in the competition score. All contestants competing in the photogenic category must bring their picture to the orientation. Photogenic entry is included in the registration fee. There is a non-refundable entry fee of $25.00 for all age groups except Miss and Teen Miss, which will be a $50.00 entry fee. This fee is due with your application no later than June 16. Entry fees submitted between June 17 and the June 30 deadline will be $35.00 for all age groups, except Miss and Teen Miss, which will be $ Make checks payable to the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair. Pageants will be held rain or shine!

2 Rules and Regulations All Contestants 1. Contestants must be single, never married, without children and never have been pregnant. Contestants must be female and have been born female, must possess good moral character having never been convicted of a crime or have any criminal charges pending, and must have never committed an act or engaged in any activity which could be characterized as dishonest, immoral, immodest or indecent. 2. Contestants and guests will conduct themselves in a proper manner, at all times. Any display or poor sportsmanship or uncooperative behavior from the contestant or accompanying family/guest will result in disqualification from the contest. 3. Age group Queens will be required to participate in Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair events and other community events throughout the year, as required by the Fair. 4. The Miss Fredericksburg Fair Queen will advance to the Virginia Association of Fairs State Pageant. Please remember that this commitment will require extensive preparation. We will assist you in every aspect of the competition, but you MUST be willing and available. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of the title to the 1 st Runner Up. 5. Miss contestants will have a six (6) minute interview and will be required to speak on an issue/platform of interest to them. 6. Queens representing the Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair will be expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate fashion, including online activity, e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and/or similar sites. Any infraction of this rule may result in immediate forfeiture of the title. Name of Contestant: Signature of Contest (if over 18): Date:

3 Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair Pageants - Entry Form Miss (17 years to 22 years) Entry Fee $50.00 Teen Miss (13 years to 16 years) Entry Fee $50.00 Pre-Teen Miss (10 years to 12 years) Entry Fee $25.00 Little Miss (7 years to 9 years) Entry Fee $25.00 Tiny Miss (5 years to 6 years) Entry Fee $25.00 Baby Miss (3 years to 4 years) Entry Fee $25.00 Wee Baby Miss (1 year to 2 years) Entry Fee $25.00 Teeny Baby Miss (1 month to 11 months) Entry Fee $25.00 (Pageant Entry fee includes entrance into the Photogenic Category) (Age is determined by your age on the DAY OF the pageant) (You must read and sign the pageant information and rules sheet) (All contestants must complete the following form) Name: Age and Competition Category: Address: City: State: Zip Code: Parent/Guardian Names: Phone: Miss, Teen Miss and Pre-Teen Miss ONLY NEED to complete the following: School Attending (if applicable): School Activities (if applicable): Hobbies/Interests: What three (3) words best describes you? What goals do you have for the future? Miss Contestants Platform Title: Mail Application and Entry Fee to: Pageant Contact Info: Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair Mary Cooper Kim Updyke 2400 Airport Avenue Fredericksburg, VA cpmjcp@aol.com meandyou211@hotmail.com Entry Deadline: Saturday, July 7 (SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION SHEET FOR ENTRY FEES) Please make checks payable to: Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair I agree that the information stated in this application is correct and current. I also understand that the entry fee is non-refundable for any reason. Signature of Contestant or Parent/Guardian:

4 **Important Dates, Times and Places** ORIENTATION DATES AND TIMES. Orientation will take place at the Fairway Stage. Saturday, July 21 Teeny Baby Miss - 12:00 PM (1 month to 11 months) Wee Baby Miss - 1:00 PM (1 year to 2 years) Baby Miss - 2:00 PM (3 years to 4 years) Sunday, July 22 Tiny Miss - 3:00 PM (5 years to 6 years) Little Miss - 4:00 PM (7 years to 9 years) Pre-Teen Miss - 5:00 PM (10 years to 12 years) Teen Miss - 6:00 PM (13 years to 16 years) Miss Fredericksburg Fair - 7:00 PM (17 years to 22 years) REHEARSAL DATES AND TIMES. Rehearsals will take place on the Fairway Stage. (3 days) Monday, July 23; Tuesday, July 24; Wednesday, July 25 Teen Miss - 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM (13 years to 16 years) Miss Fredericksburg Fair - 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM (17 years to 22 years) INTERVIEW DATE, TIME AND PLACE Thursday, July 26 Time and Place TBA

5 COMPETITION DATES AND TIMES, Friday, July 27 Miss Fredericksburg Fair - 7:00 PM (17 years to 22 years) Teen Miss Fredericksburg Fair - 7:00 PM (13 to 16 years) Sunday, July 29 Teeny Miss Fredericksburg Fair - 2:00 PM (1 month to 11 months) Wee Baby Miss Fredericksburg Fair - 3:00 PM (1 year to 2 years) Baby Miss Fredericksburg Fair - 4:00 PM (3 years to 4 years) Monday, July 30 7pm Tiny Miss Fredericksburg Fair - (5 years to 6 years) Little Miss Fredericksburg Fair - (7 years to 9 years) Pre-Teen Miss Fredericksburg Fair- (10 years to 12 years)