| 1. |
Applicants
must be a resident of Washington County, RI,
or a member of a RI Grange or a member
of a RI 4-H or FFA Club/Chapter. |
| 2. |
The
Princess contest is for girls 12-15
years of age. |
| 3. |
The
Queen contest is for young women 16-19
years of age. |
| 4. |
Wear
a floor length dress, or age appropriate formal
attire for the judging and announcement of
winners. |
| 5. |
Contestants
must be unmarried and have no children. |
| 6. |
The
chosen Princess is not eligible for further
competition until she is 16 years of age.
The chosen Queen is no longer eligible for
competition. |
| 7. |
Two
runners-up will be chosen in each category. |
| 8. |
The
Queen and Princess MUST ATTEND
at least five hours per day for each day of
fair. Dress will be appropriate and in good
taste. |
| 9. |
The
Queen and Princess MUST BE ACCOMPANIED
by an escort while on the fairgrounds. |
| 10. |
APPLICATION:
Must be mailed to Chair or will be accepted
at rehearsal. |
| 11. |
REHEARSAL:
Saturday (weekend before fair) at 3:00 P.M.
at Richmond Grange Hall in West Kingston,
RI. This is a requirement for instructions
and the deadline to accept applications. Contestants
MUST ATTEND. |
| 12. |
JUDGING:
Sunday (weekend before fair) at 3:00 P.M.
at Richmond Grange Hall. All contestants must
be there no later than 2:30 P.M., and are
required to stay until all judging is complete. |
| 13. |
ANNOUNCEMENT
OF WINNERS: The winners will be announced
on Wednesday (first night of Fair) on the
main stage at Washington County Fairgrounds.
All contestants must attend. |
| If either winner
fails to meet her obligations, she will relinquish
her title to her first runner-up. |
| Contestants will
be judged on poise, personality, grooming,
speaking ability and contest application.
ALL JUDGES SCORES ARE FINAL. |
| Further details
and applications may be obtained from and
returned to the chairperson listed above. |
