The 2014 Oconto County Senior and Junior Fairest of the Fair will be chosen in a combined competition at a new venue.
The contest will be held March 1 at Oconto Falls High School. A reception will follow individual and group interviews, and final judging will conclude the program. The reception and final program will be open to the public.
This is the first year the two contests will be combined. The Junior Fairest of the Fair was previously chosen in August at the county fair. The Fairest of the Fair was chosen in the spring at a banquet. By merging the two contests, the Fairest of the Fair committee is hopeful the program will grow. Organizers also said combining the contests will allow the two winners to work as a team throughout the year.
To be eligible for Oconto County Senior Fairest of the Fair, a contestant must be 18 years old by Jan. 1, 2015, and a resident of Oconto County. Contestants are required to submit an entry form, sponsorship and essay by Feb. 1.
To be eligible for Oconto County Junior Fairest of the Fair, a contestant must be 11-13 years old as of Aug. 24, 2013 (the day the contest would have been held during the fair) or 11-13 years old as of March 1, 2014. The contest is open to Oconto County residents who are Oconto County Fair exhibitors. Contestants are required to submit an entry form, sponsorship and essay by Feb. 1.
Applications and essays will be reviewed by judges the day of the competition. Contestants will be judged at individual and group interviews. They will also be asked to present an introduction and event announcement and answer impromptu questions.
The Senior and Junior Fairest of the Fair work together to promote the Oconto County Fair throughout the year by attending various community events. The Fairest of the Fair experience allows individuals to develop public speaking, interviewing and marketing skills.
For more information, contact Nikki Olson, Fairest of the Fair Committee chair, at nichole.olson84@yahoo.com or 920-373-3809.
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