Fairest of the Fair 2013 Applicants Sought for Waukesha County

Editor's Note: The following information was provided by the Waukesha County Fair.

The Waukesha County Fair Association is now accepting applications for the Waukesha County Fair Fairest of the Fair competition, sponsored by Waukesha Kiwanis and Waukesha County Farm Bureau. 

Any Waukesha County resident, at least 18 years of age on or before July 17, 2013, with Fair experience is encouraged to apply.

Fairest of the Fair entry forms are available at:

• The website: www.WaukeshaCountyFair.com
• Via e-mail at katy@waukeshacountyfair.com 

All completed applications and photos are due by June 28, 2013 to the Fair office. The final competition will be held on Wednesday, July 17, at 6 p.m. at the Leinie Lodge Stage, sponsored by B93.3 FM. 

The Waukesha County Fair, sponsored by InPro Corporation, runs Wednesday, July 17, through Sunday, July 21, on the Waukesha Expo Grounds. 

The Fairest of the Fair is selected on the basis of personality, communication skills, school and community activities, professional appearance, knowledge of and experience with the Waukesha County Fair. The individual chosen will serve as the official host and spokesperson for the 2013 Waukesha County Fair held July 17-21, with duties beginning immediately after being crowned. 

Responsibilities include welcoming the public, interviews with the media, announcing special events, judging and participating in contests and awarding ribbons. Throughout the reigning year, the Fairest of the Fair attends county functions, speaks at community engagements, schools, and clubs, and participates in parades as requested.

In addition, the Fairest represents the Waukesha County Fair at the three-day Wisconsin State Fairest of the Fairs Competition, to be held January 2014 in Wisconsin Dells. A scholarship for continuing education will be awarded to the Fairest of the Fair at the end of the reign. 

The Waukesha County Fair Association is a non-profit volunteer organization that is completely separate and receives no funding from Waukesha County or the City of Waukesha. To purchase tickets, visit WaukeshaCountyFair.com. Tickets at the gate will be: adults $9, youth 6-12 $3, and children 5 and under are free. Daily parking is $5.