Entering the Queen's Pageant
2017 Fair Queen - Alica Brister
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Have you ever dreamed of becoming a queen? Well, here is your chance. The Rapides Parish Fair Association Inc. is having their annual Queen 's Pageant. This event takes place Saturday, October 6, 2018 at the State Evac Shelter. If you are interested our contact information is provided.
WHO MAY COMPETE – Any female resident of Rapides Parish whose parents are also residents of the parish, between the ages of 16 and 20. Contestant must be 16 on or before December 31, 2018, and shall not have reached her 21st birthday before December 31, 2018. A copy of birth certificate MUST be included with entry form. She must be single, must never have been married or divorced, and must remain single during year of reign. An official entry form must be submitted by each contestant prior to the event |
JUDGING – Contestants entered in the Rapides Fair Association Queen Contest will be judged on interview and stage appearance. (This includes poise, personality, beauty and intelligence.) Additional points will be awarded based on the contestant’s written summary of 4-H, FFA, and Fair participation.
ACTIVITIES – Contestants will be expected to attend registration, private interview with panel of judges, stage rehearsal and the Pageant. All of these will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 @ 7pm at the State Evac Shelter, Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA.
AWARDS – The Queen will receive a bouquet of roses, and a $500.00 scholarship to the learning institute of her choice, to be awarded at time of registration. Failure to complete all duties may result in loss of scholarship. Conflicts in schedule must be discussed with the Queen’s committee in advance and exceptions may be permitted.
DUTIES OF RAPIDES FAIR ASSOCIATION QUEEN – The Queen will represent the Rapides Fair Association at the Parish Fair and other events as requested by the Association. The Queen will reign until her successor is crowned. The Queen must wear her crown and sash at all official Fair appearances. Additional sashes may be provided at the expense of the Fair Association. The Queen will participate in Association activities as requested by this organization. The Queen, possibly, will represent Rapides Fair Association at the Louisiana Fairs and Festivals convention at the expense of the Rapides Fair Association.
RULES and REGULATIONS – Each contestant must file an official Entry Form with the Queen Committee before September 28, 2018. Each contestant must register and attend the interview session on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in street dress, such as a business suit or dress. Each contestant must attend the stage rehearsal and pageant on Saturday night, October 6, 2016, in a formal gown.
ENTRY BLANKS – This year the number of contestants must be limited to 25. All entry forms must be returned before September 28, 2018. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 28, 2018.
NOTE: Further information and entry forms may be obtained by calling either of the following:
Sherri Bennett –715-2237
Mary Hollingsworth – 767-3968 (Extension Office)
ACTIVITIES – Contestants will be expected to attend registration, private interview with panel of judges, stage rehearsal and the Pageant. All of these will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 @ 7pm at the State Evac Shelter, Hwy 71 South, Alexandria, LA.
AWARDS – The Queen will receive a bouquet of roses, and a $500.00 scholarship to the learning institute of her choice, to be awarded at time of registration. Failure to complete all duties may result in loss of scholarship. Conflicts in schedule must be discussed with the Queen’s committee in advance and exceptions may be permitted.
DUTIES OF RAPIDES FAIR ASSOCIATION QUEEN – The Queen will represent the Rapides Fair Association at the Parish Fair and other events as requested by the Association. The Queen will reign until her successor is crowned. The Queen must wear her crown and sash at all official Fair appearances. Additional sashes may be provided at the expense of the Fair Association. The Queen will participate in Association activities as requested by this organization. The Queen, possibly, will represent Rapides Fair Association at the Louisiana Fairs and Festivals convention at the expense of the Rapides Fair Association.
RULES and REGULATIONS – Each contestant must file an official Entry Form with the Queen Committee before September 28, 2018. Each contestant must register and attend the interview session on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 1:30 p.m. in street dress, such as a business suit or dress. Each contestant must attend the stage rehearsal and pageant on Saturday night, October 6, 2016, in a formal gown.
ENTRY BLANKS – This year the number of contestants must be limited to 25. All entry forms must be returned before September 28, 2018. ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER SEPTEMBER 28, 2018.
NOTE: Further information and entry forms may be obtained by calling either of the following:
Sherri Bennett –715-2237
Mary Hollingsworth – 767-3968 (Extension Office)
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