Annual Miss Frederick County Fair Scholarship Pageant
July 30, 2023
6:00 pm
South Lawn Stage
Pageant Director: Dawn McKee
(540) 327-6485
Co-Director: Michelle Ritter
(540) 535-9173
fredcofairpag@gmail.com
Contestant Requirements:
Miss Contestants Must:
1. Reside in Frederick County or the City of Winchester. Proof of Residency required: copy of utility bill with parent’s name and address.
2. Be single females, never married, and without children.
3. Be between the ages of 16-22. Contestants must be at least 16 years of age by the time of the Miss Frederick County Fair Scholarship pageant. Copy of Birth Certificate/Driver’s License Required.
4. Be of good moral character; never been convicted of a crime or have had any criminal charges pending against them.
5. Not engage or have engaged in any activities that are characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent. This includes social media and may be monitored by Directors. Any activities deemed inappropriate by Directors may result in the removal of the title or the inability to compete in the Scholarship pageant. If the title is removed for any reason, the first runner-up will then assume responsibilities and duties as assigned.
6. Participate in the Frederick County Fair in some capacity.
7. Pay sponsorship fee of $40.00. This fee is non-refundable and can be paid via cash or certified check payable to the Frederick County Fair.
8. Bring a 8x10” black and white photograph to registration for entry into the newspaper and mandatory photogenic competition.
9. Remain backstage without assistance from family or friends. There will be no one outside of pageant personnel and volunteers allowed backstage during rehearsal or the pageant. If there are any specific details or concerns that the pageant staff and/or volunteers need to know, please inform Director(s) of such at rehearsal.
In participating in the Miss Frederick County Fair Scholarship Pageant, contestants agree to the following if they are crowned the new Miss Frederick County Fair.
1. Attend and represent herself as an ambassador of the Fair every night.
2. Represent Frederick County and the Fair at the Miss Virginia Association of Fairs Scholarship Pageant in January 2023.
3. Represent the Frederick County Fair in parades and at appearances throughout her year-long reign as advised by Director(s).
4. Represent the Frederick County Fair by riding in the Apple Blossom Fireman’s and Grand Feature Parades.
5. Gain permission from Director(s) and Frederick County Fair Association before participating in any event as a representative of the Frederick County Fair. Additional entries and participation in other pageants must not interfere with the responsibilities set forth herein as Miss Frederick County Fair.
6. Crown the new queen at the 2024 Miss Frederick County Fair Scholarship Pageant.
Areas of Competition:
Contestants will be judged on a point system, based upon poise, personality, speaking ability, and overall appearance in the following areas:
1. Personal Interview
a. Private interview will take place at the Ruritan Building before the on-stage portion of the Miss Frederick County Fair Scholarship Pageant.
b. Attire should be Business Wear
2. Personality Wear
3. 30 second Introduction
4. 30 second On-Stage Speech
a. Regarding Community Service/Community Involvement or a Platform Topic that is important to the contestant
5. Evening Gown/ on stage question
Scholarship and Awards Information
The Following will be Awarded:
● A $1,000.00 scholarship certificate will be awarded to the new Miss Frederick County Fair to be used in furthering her education.
● First and second runner-up awards
● Highest Interview score
● People’s Choice Award-winner will receive half of the monies taken in by votes at the pageant in addition to a trophy/medal.
Important Dates:
Registration Link to forms below or email fredcofairpag@gmail.com
Application Deadline/Registration Tuesday, July 18, 2023 NO EXCEPTIONS
Mandatory Rehearsal Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 5:00PM on the South Lawn Stage
Pageant Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 6:00PM on the South Lawn Stage
Questions or concerns, please contact Dawn McKee, Director, at 540-327-6485
or Co-Director, Michelle Ritter at 540-535-9173
Frederick_County_Fair_Pageants_Contestant_Application.pdf
JUNior miss pageant
2022 Junior Miss Ava Mannarino
Annual Junior Miss Frederick County Fair Pageant
July 30, 2023
6:00 pm
South Lawn Stage
Pageant Director: Dawn McKee
(540) 327-6485
Co-Director: Michelle Ritter
(540) 535-9173
fredcofairpag@gmail.com
Contestant Requirements:
Junior Miss Contestants Must:
1. Reside in Frederick County or the City of Winchester. Proof of Residency required: copy of utility bill with parent’s name and address.
2. Be single females, never married, and without children.
3. Be between the ages of 13-15. Contestants must be at least 13 years of age by the time of the Junior Miss Frederick County Fair pageant. Copy of Birth Certificate Required.
4. Be of good moral character; never been convicted of a crime or have had any criminal charges pending against them.
5. Not engage or have engaged in any activities that are characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent. This includes social media and may be monitored by Directors. Any activities deemed inappropriate by Directors may result in the removal of the title or the inability to compete in the Scholarship pageant. If the title is removed for any reason, the first runner-up will then assume responsibilities and duties as assigned.
6. Participate in the Frederick County Fair in some capacity.
7. Pay sponsorship fee of $40.00. This fee is non-refundable and can be paid via cash or certified check payable to the Frederick County Fair.
8. Bring a 8x10” black and white photograph to registration for entry into the newspaper and mandatory photogenic competition.
9. Remain backstage without assistance from family or friends. There will be no one outside of pageant personnel and volunteers allowed backstage during rehearsal or the pageant. If there are any specific details or concerns that the pageant staff and/or volunteers need to know, please inform Director(s) of such at rehearsal.
In participating in the Junior Miss Frederick County Fair Pageant, contestants agree to the following if they are crowned the new Junior Miss Frederick County Fair.
1. Attend and represent herself as an ambassador of the Fair three (3) nights during the week. Nights to be chosen by Director(s).
2. Represent the Frederick County Fair in parades and at appearances throughout her year-long reign as advised by Directors.
3. Represent the Frederick County Fair by riding in the Apple Blossom Grand Feature Parade.
4. Gain permission from Director(s) and Frederick County Fair Association before participating in any event as a representative of the Frederick County Fair. Additional entries and participation in other pageants must not interfere with the responsibilities set forth herein as Junior Miss Frederick County Fair.
5. Crown the new queen at the 2023 Junior Miss Frederick County Fair Pageant.
Areas of Competition:
Contestants will be judged on a point system, based upon poise, personality, speaking ability, and overall appearance in the following areas:
1. Personality Wear
2. 30 second Introduction
3. On-Stage Question
4. Evening Gown
Awards Information
The Following will be Awarded:
First and second runner-up awards, in addition to crowning the new Junior Miss Frederick County Fair.
People’s Choice Award-winner will receive half of the monies taken in by votes at the pageant in addition to a trophy/medal.
Important Dates
Registration: Ongoing until Application Deadline date. Link to forms below or email fredcofairpag@gmail.com
Application Deadline Tuesday, July 18, 2023. NO EXCEPTIONS
Mandatory Rehearsal July 29, 2023 at 5:00PM on the South Lawn Stage
Pageant Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 6:00PM on the South Lawn Stage
Questions or concerns, please contact Dawn McKee, Director, at 540-327-6485
or Co-Director, Michelle Ritter at 540-535-9173.
Frederick_County_Fair_Pageants_Contestant_Application.pdf
July 30, 2023
6:00 pm
South Lawn Stage
Pageant Director: Dawn McKee
(540) 327-6485
Co-Director: Michelle Ritter
(540) 535-9173
fredcofairpag@gmail.com
Contestant Requirements:
Junior Miss Contestants Must:
1. Reside in Frederick County or the City of Winchester. Proof of Residency required: copy of utility bill with parent’s name and address.
2. Be single females, never married, and without children.
3. Be between the ages of 13-15. Contestants must be at least 13 years of age by the time of the Junior Miss Frederick County Fair pageant. Copy of Birth Certificate Required.
4. Be of good moral character; never been convicted of a crime or have had any criminal charges pending against them.
5. Not engage or have engaged in any activities that are characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent. This includes social media and may be monitored by Directors. Any activities deemed inappropriate by Directors may result in the removal of the title or the inability to compete in the Scholarship pageant. If the title is removed for any reason, the first runner-up will then assume responsibilities and duties as assigned.
6. Participate in the Frederick County Fair in some capacity.
7. Pay sponsorship fee of $40.00. This fee is non-refundable and can be paid via cash or certified check payable to the Frederick County Fair.
8. Bring a 8x10” black and white photograph to registration for entry into the newspaper and mandatory photogenic competition.
9. Remain backstage without assistance from family or friends. There will be no one outside of pageant personnel and volunteers allowed backstage during rehearsal or the pageant. If there are any specific details or concerns that the pageant staff and/or volunteers need to know, please inform Director(s) of such at rehearsal.
In participating in the Junior Miss Frederick County Fair Pageant, contestants agree to the following if they are crowned the new Junior Miss Frederick County Fair.
1. Attend and represent herself as an ambassador of the Fair three (3) nights during the week. Nights to be chosen by Director(s).
2. Represent the Frederick County Fair in parades and at appearances throughout her year-long reign as advised by Directors.
3. Represent the Frederick County Fair by riding in the Apple Blossom Grand Feature Parade.
4. Gain permission from Director(s) and Frederick County Fair Association before participating in any event as a representative of the Frederick County Fair. Additional entries and participation in other pageants must not interfere with the responsibilities set forth herein as Junior Miss Frederick County Fair.
5. Crown the new queen at the 2023 Junior Miss Frederick County Fair Pageant.
Areas of Competition:
Contestants will be judged on a point system, based upon poise, personality, speaking ability, and overall appearance in the following areas:
1. Personality Wear
2. 30 second Introduction
3. On-Stage Question
4. Evening Gown
Awards Information
The Following will be Awarded:
First and second runner-up awards, in addition to crowning the new Junior Miss Frederick County Fair.
People’s Choice Award-winner will receive half of the monies taken in by votes at the pageant in addition to a trophy/medal.
Important Dates
Registration: Ongoing until Application Deadline date. Link to forms below or email fredcofairpag@gmail.com
Application Deadline Tuesday, July 18, 2023. NO EXCEPTIONS
Mandatory Rehearsal July 29, 2023 at 5:00PM on the South Lawn Stage
Pageant Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 6:00PM on the South Lawn Stage
Questions or concerns, please contact Dawn McKee, Director, at 540-327-6485
or Co-Director, Michelle Ritter at 540-535-9173.
Frederick_County_Fair_Pageants_Contestant_Application.pdf