The Somerset County Fair Queen Contest is an annual event
that we are proud to have opening the fair each year. The contest has grown and
many changes have taken place through the years. The contestants have an informal meeting with the judges. After changing to
beautiful gowns, they are interviewed and asked questions while facing the crowd
of family and well wishers. The new queen is presented with a crown, sash,
locket and a bouquet of flowers for her to have as a lasting memory of her
reign. Beginning in 1987, a State Queen Contest was started with queens from each fair
in the state competing for the title of Pennsylvania State Fair Queen. Somerset
County has proven that we have some of the fairest young ladies in the state as
Miss Jill Romesberg was the first State Queen. Miss Wendy Will won the contest
in 1991, Miss Jennifer Randall was the 1995 State Queen, Miss Julie Sechler of
Somerset County was named 1999 State Fair Queen, and Miss Cassie Hay is the 2003
State Fair Queen. In 1992, a scholarship program was started for the fair queen. The scholarship
is provided by Somerset Trust Company. In 1993, a scholarship award was added for the first runner-up, provided by
Animal Medical Center of Somerset County Inc. Since 1998, Swank’s Steel City
Shows also helped sponsor awards. We would like to thank them for their generous donations to help these young
ladies further their education. They have graciously donated scholarships again
this year for the Somerset County Fair Queen. We hope to see a large
group of entries in the
Somerset County Fair Queen
Contest.
Please
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State Queen Contest entry forms will be available from the secretary-treasurer of the PSACF
by mid-August. All entries are due by September 1st Contestants must meet these requirements: – Never married young ladies between the ages of 16 as of June 1, and 20
inclusive. – Residents of Somerset County. – Have farm, 4-H, FFA or FHA background. – Must be available to reside over activities during Fair Week. If interested
get in touch with Amy Buterbaugh, 3683 Whistler Rd., Stoystown, PA 15563, 442-0508
893-5684 A packet of information will be sent to you.
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