The Great Allentown Fair is currently accepting entry forms for the Great Allentown Fair Queen contest. The Allentown Fair Queen contest is for females between the ages of 16 and 20 years who are residents of Lehigh, Northampton or Berks counties. Each year the Fair Queen winner serves as a community spokesperson for The Great Allentown Fair and agriculture for the coming year. A $1,000.00 Scholarship will be awarded to the winner. Competition StructureThe phases of competition to be held on Sunday, August 12, 2018 include: Personal Interview—Each contestant will have a private 15-minute interview with the judging panel utilizing biographical information and other questions pertaining to the Fair and agricultural industry. Contestants will be judged on their conversational ability, answers to questions, appearance/poise, activities and knowledge of the fair industry. Evening Gown/Introduction—This segment is conducted on stage, in front of an audience and the judging panel. Each contestant makes a personal introduction to the audience, similar to that which a Fair Queen would give when visiting a fair or other public event. The contestant has approximately 30 seconds to make this introduction. Judging criteria will include content, stage presence and appearance. Speech Presentation—Each contestant will present an onstage speech on the topic “Why You Should Come to The Great Allentown Fair.” The speech must be 3-5 minutes in length and will be timed. This should be a persuasive speech suitable for an adult audience. Props that enhance this speech are permitted but not required. Contestants will be judged on the effectiveness of their public speaking skills, not on “entertainment.” Overhead projectors or Powerpoint presentations are not permitted. Contestants will be judged on their speech content (to include agriculture), speech format, ability to convey a message, public speaking ability and poise/presence. Impromptu Question—Each contestant will be required to answer the same impromptu question in front of the judges and audience. Contest RulesEach Fair Queen contestant must:
Fair Queen Obligations
Dates to RememberApplication Due - June 30, 2018Completed Pageant application forms are due to the Great Allentown Fair office by June 30, 2018. Typed applications, only, are accepted. Please see below for the application form as well as the Allentown Fair Office address. Informational Meeting - Sunday, July 8, 2018 at 4 p.m. - Mandatory AttendanceAn informational gathering session. Along with a general discussion and question & answer session, topics discussed will include responsibilities of the Allentown Fair Queen and contest agenda. A PROMOTIONAL PHOTOGRAPH will be taken (please dress appropriately, a casual dress or sundress). A parent or guardian is requested to attend with the contestant. The meeting will be held at the Fair Office located behind the Ritz Barbecue next to the Grandstand (Farmers Market) 302 N. 17th Street Allentown, PA 18104 Community Service – Saturday July 28, 2018 at 11 a.m. - Mandatory AttendanceOffice at Fairgrounds. RSVP requested. Contest – Sunday – August 12, 2018 at 3 p.m.The Fair Queen Contest will be held at Christopher’s Restaurant, 1519 Greenleaf St., Allentown, PA 18102 The contest is open to the public. Dress rehearsal starts at 9 a.m. and is mandatory. Interviews will be conducted at 11:30 a.m., lunch will follow for contestants only. Contest will start at 3 p.m. and is open to the public. Contest Entry InstructionsIf you would like to enter into The Great Allentown Fair Queen contest, download and complete the Fair Queen Application Form. Once complete, email or mail the form according to the information listed. If you have additional questions, please call Cheryl Urmy, Fair Queen Coordinator at 610-248-6678 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Congratulations to the 2017 Great Allentown Fair Queen Zaren Kerper ![]() If you would like Zaren to visit your school or organization to speak about agriculture and our community please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Questions and More Information:Cheryl Urmy Email Applications to:This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Send Applications via mail to:Great Allentown Fair Office Application Form:Great Allentown Fair Entry Form
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