Fairest of Fair sign-ups set
The annual event is slated Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. as a fair highlight.
Entry forms are available at Trends on Sparta Street, Dream Maker Bridal, Downtown; Fashion Castle in Northgate Shopping Center; Goody’s in Three Star Mall; Kathy’s Bridal and Formal Wear and Roxie and Darla’s Fashions, both in Plaza Shopping Center.
Each contestant must be sponsored by a local club or business firm. She must have reached her 17th but not her 21st birthday as of Dec. 31 of this year.
A young lady cannot qualify if she has ever been married, had a child, or been found guilty of a felony. If she should marry during her year of reign, the title will be given to the first runner-up.
The participants must wear one-piece, floor-length formal gowns.
There will be a non-refundable entry fee of $20 per contestant payable to the Warren County A&L Fair. Each entrant is asked provide a wallet-size picture for publication with the announcement in the Southern Standard at a cost of $5. These two fees must be paid with submission of the entry form.
The contestants are required to attend all rehearsals at the fair grandstand. The first practice will be held at the fair grandstand Tuesday, Sept. 7 at 6 p.m. and the second practice is set for Thursday, Sept. 9 also at 6 p.m.
The new title-holder will represent the Warren County A&L Fair at the state convention in January where she will compete for the Tennessee Fairest of the Fair title.
The contestants must abide by all the rules or forfeit the right to participate in the pageant. For any other details concerning participation in the pageant, please refer to contest rules listed in the fair catalog.