The Washington Town & Country Fair is accepting applications for the 2021 Fair Queen Contest.  Contestants must be citizens of the United States, female, and a resident of Franklin or an adjoining county.  Contestants must also be a resident of Missouri for no fewer than six months as of July 15, 2021.  Contestants shall be a high school graduate, of no more than 22 years of age on September 1, 2021, and must be single.

The 2021 Fair Queen will receive a $2,500.00 scholarship, First Runner-up $1,000.00, Second Runner-up $750.00, and Miss Congeniality will receive a $500.00 scholarship.

The Queen Contest Committee has scheduled activities for all the contestants including a Contestant/Sponsor Luncheon, “A Day of Professionalism”, “A Day Washington”, Run/Walk, and Parade.

Interested participants can register online, or by contacting Tammy at the Chamber Office -  (636) 239-2715 x105. 

Sponsorship opportunities are available for the 2019 Washington Town & Country Fair Queen Contest.  The Fair Queen Contest is a summer-long program that includes activities such as Contestant/Sponsor Luncheon, “A Day of Professionalism”, “A Day in Washington”, Run/Walk, and Parade.  The Queen Contest Sponsors also underwrite four scholarships totaling $4,750, which are awarded to the Queen, 1st and 2nd Runner up, and Miss Congeniality.
 
“I think the Queen Sponsorship is one of the most valuable sponsorships we offer.  It’s a ton of exposure before and during the fair,” said Fair Manager Jennifer Giesike.  “Plus, it’s an excellent way to invest in some of the bright young ladies in our community.”
 
The sponsorship is $550 and includes the following benefits:

• Name printed in 3,000 Fair catalogs.
• Name printed in 30,000 "Washington Missourian" newspaper supplements
• Name printed in the thank-you ad in the “Washington Missourian” following the Fair
• Announcements during the Queen Contest, including logo on Main Stage video screen.
• Publicity releases to local media.
• Sign in the parade mentioning sponsor’s name.
• Contestant/Sponsor Lunch
• Four (4) VIP Seating Passes for night of Queen Contest.
• Logo/Ad in 2,000 Queen Programs to be distributed the night of Queen Coronation
• Recognition of sponsorship at Chamber Banquet.

 
Interested businesses should contact Tammy at the Chamber Office (636-239-2715 x105, tadragna@washmo.org).  Sponsors that have committed by Friday, March 15 will be announced at the Chamber Banquet on Saturday, March 16.

Have you always dreamed of walking across the stage at the Fair in the Queen Contest?  It's time to sign up!

Eligibility:

• US Citizen
• Female
• Resident of Franklin or adjoining county
• Resident of Missouri for no fewer than six months (as of 7/15/19)
• High School Graduate
• No more than 22 years old (as of 9/1/19)
• Single

Prizes:

• Queen - $2,500 scholarship
• First Runner-Up - $1,000 scholarship
• Second Runner-Up - $750 scholarship
• Miss Congeniality - $500 scholarship

The Queen Contest Committee has scheduled activities for all the contestants including a Contestant/Sponsor Luncheon, “A Day of Professionalism”, “A Day Washington”, Run/Walk, and Parade.

 Ways to Sign Up:

• Stop by the Chamber Office
• Call Tammy at the Chamber Office (636-239-2715 x105)
• E-mail Tammy
• ​Fill out our online form