PAGEANT RULES

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Contestants must complete an Official Entry Blank no later than the first program practice, which stipulates the following conditions for competition.

1. Contestant must be an Iroquois County resident or have attended an Iroquois County school.  Anyone that has been a member in an Iroquois County 4-H club for a minimum of 2 years will be eligible to compete.

2. Contestant must be the minimum of sixteen (16) years of age by July 1, 2023, and not have reached their twenty-second (22nd) birthday by January 1, 2023.

3. Contestant must be a U.S. Citizen.

4. Contestant must be single and never have been married or had a marriage annulled.

5. Contestant can never have been pregnant. Nor is she the adoptive parent of a child.

6. Contestant was born female and has always been female.

7. Contestant can never have been convicted of a felony offense.

8. Contestant does not use or consume any illegal controlled substances or abuse the use of alcohol or other dangerous substances.

9. Contestant is of good moral character. She has never performed any act or engaged in any activity or employment that is or could be characterized as immoral or indecent. She attests that any and all online depictions associated with her name and likeliness including, but not limited to Facebook and Myspace, are consistent with the standards and dignity of Miss Iroquois County.

10. Contestant will be judged as follows: Personal Interview 35%, Speech and Communication Skills 30%, Stage Presence (in Evening Gown) 15%, and Beauty and Physique (in Swimsuit) 20%. There is no talent performance required for this contest although the contestant will give a one-minute speech.

11. No Preliminary contest will be held unless deemed necessary by the Pageant committee of this contest. All contestants will be notified in case of a preliminary contest.

12. Contestant agrees, if chosen Queen, to participate in public relations for the Iroquois County Fair and County by appearing at other county fairs, in parades, and at other events suggested by the Pageant Directors.

13. Contestant, if chosen Queen, is required to attend County Fair Day at the Illinois State Fair on Thursday, August 10, 2023. She will also be required to compete at the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs Queen Pageant in January 2024 and must be available from the Thursday preceding the competition to the Monday morning following the contest. She will abide by the rules and regulations of the IAAF Queen Pageant and will compete with the utmost sportsmanship.

14. Contestant, if chosen Queen, agrees to prepare for the state competition exclusively with the Pageant Directors and/or Committee, or another person they deem fit.

15. Contestant must understand that by competing she is freely agreeing to the conditions set forth in the Official Entry Blank and will abide by them if named Miss Iroquois County Fair Queen 2023. If at any time she is unable to fulfill her obligations as the reigning queen, she will relinquish her title, crown, scholarship, cash award, and any prizes awarded to her. The Executive Committee of the Iroquois County Fair Association and the Pageant Directors have the right of recall should any negative circumstances occur.  Any Queen recalled will be succeeded by the next eligible runner-up.

16. Contestants under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian's written consent.

17. Cash Prizes – Queen $200 & $1,500 Scholarship from Pageant Committee; 1st Runner-up $50; 2nd Runner-up $25