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Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs

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Dept. 22 - Major Contest

 

CLASS 1  TRACTOR PULLING CONTEST

 

Managed by Beaver Community Fair Association Committee:

$11 Entry Fee Per Class

 

Monday Evening of the Fair - 7:00 pm
4x4 Pickup Trucks
6000 lbs, small block open
7200 lbs, factory stock
7500 lbs, stock altered
6700 lbs, open any engine
8000 lbs, open

Tuesday Evening of the Fair – 7:00 pm
ATV Pull
2 Wheel Drive Class
Up to 1000 lbs, up to 350cc
Up to 1000 lbs, 351cc

4 Wheel Drive Class
up to 1150 lbs, up to 400cc
up to 1200 lbs, 401cc-550cc
up to 1250 lbs, 551cc & >
 

Thursday Evening of the fair 7:00 pm (farm stock classes)

4500 lbs, 15.5x38 max tire size non turbo

5500 lbs, 15.5x38 max tire size non turbo

7000 lbs, 16.9x38 max tire size non turbo

9000 lbs, 18.4x38 max tire size turbo

 

Friday Evening of the fair 7:00 pm

Farm Stock Turbo

11500 lbs, 20.8x38 max tire size

13000 lbs, 20.8x38 max tire size

13000 lbs farm stock turbo no pace 20.8x38 max tire size

Open Classes (modified)

5500 lbs, n.a.30.5x32 max tire size

6500 lbs, 30.5x32 max tire size

8000 lbs, 30.5x32 max tire size

 

Saturday Morning of the fair 9:00 a.m. Garden Tractors

1000 & 1100 lbs, lawn stock youth (14 & under)

1000 & 1100 lbs lawn stock (adult 14 & >)

1000 & 1100 lbs, stock altered (adult 14 & >)

1000 & 1000 lbs open (adult 14 & >)

 

 

Saturday Evening of the fair 7:00 pm

off the farm Turbo

15000 lbs 20.8x38 max tire size

17000 lbs 20.8x42 max tire size

19000 lbs 20.8x42 max tire size

Open Classes

10000 lbs 30.5x32 max tire size

11000 lbs 30.5x32 max tire size

 

General Rules

1. No alcoholic beverages allowed on the grounds. Any signs of alcohol or illegal drugs being used is immediate disqualification.

2. Each tractor may be entered in more than one class, but only once in each class.

3. Tractors must weigh-in prior to start of contest. Weight will be taken with the operator on the tractor. The puller is to light weigh his tractor, then move off the scales to weigh-up so as not to hold up the weigh-in process. The flagman will have the option to spot re-weigh any contestant. Once a tractor is weighed and RPM checked, it will be driven to the staging area, and remain there until it pulls. No return to pits after it is weighed in for a pull.

4. The tractor operator must be 18 years of age or at least14 years of age with parent's/guardian's signed consent.

5. Driver must remain seated during the pull and have complete control of the tractor at all times.

6. Tractors must be operated in a safe manner at all times on and off the track or will be disqualified.

7. No portion of the tractor shall interfere with the sled or sled hitching device during a pull.

8. Contestant has three (3) minutes from the time the sled has backed into place to be hooked to pull.

9. All pulls must start from a tight hitch. No jerking permitted during the pull. Contestants will be allowed two (2) attempts to move sled for official measurement.

10. First puller of each class will be test puller, and may take that pull of the sled if it is set correctly and the puller feels they did well. All other contestants must pull in the position drawn. First puller may choose to come back and pull again in third position.

11. All tractors must stop immediately at the request of the judge. The pull shall be over when forward motion stops. The judge shall hold hole digging to a minimum. When contestants are red flagged they must stop their units and shut down immediately.

12. Tractors must remain within boundaries of contest course during the pull or the pull will be disqualified. Any unit crossing the white chalk boundary line during the pull will be disqualified.

13. All weights must be safely secured to the tractor. If anything is lost during the pull, green flag will result in disqualification.

14. No extra riders will be allowed on the pulling vehicle at any time.

15. Failure to comply with these rules will disqualify any contestant. Rules will be enforced.

16. Committee has the right to reject any or all entries if they do not comply with association's rules.

17. Fuel or oil spots greater than 8 inches in diameter formed from fuel or oil spilled from a pulling vehicle while within the boundaries of the track will be grounds for disqualification.

18. No changing of tires between ³Farm stock² and ³Off Farm²

19. Each driver will pay a $11.00 entry fee per each class entered.

20. Must be 3 entries per class to run.

21. Pace classes will be run by pace device

22. Sled will be spotted in center of track for all pullers

 

RULES for 4x 4 TRUCK PULLS

GENERAL RULES

1. * Any external parts, weights, or excessive fluid lost (water, oil, fuel) over 8" in diameter, while hooked to the sled, will be grounds for disqualification. Internal breakage, resulting in being towed off the track is not ground for disqualification.

2. * Any truck may be disqualified if found unsafe or operated in an unsafe manner.

 

Premiums  $60   50   40   30   20   10   10   10   10   10

Lot#                 Description

300                 Small block open 6000 lbs

301                 Factory Stock 7200 lbs

302                 Stock Altered 7500 lbs

303                 Open 6700 lbs any engine

304                 Open 8000 lbs
 

RULES for “Factory Stock” class

1. All trucks must have valid and current license, inspection, and insurance coverage.

2. All trucks must be stock!!! NO MODIFICATIONS, with the exception of a hitch, class 1,2,3,or 4.

3. All pickups may have weights in the bed, which must be securely fastened. No front end weights or in the cab allowed.

4. Road fuels only allowed.

5. The maximum hitch height shall be 26 inches.

6. All trucks must pull off of class hitch or bumper.

7. Dual wheel pickups are allowed.

8. DOT approved tires only. No cut tires.

9. All trucks will be checked for modifications.

 

RULES for “Stock Altered” class

1. The Top 5 finishers in the “Open” classes are ineligible to enter this class.

 

RULES for “OPEN” class

1. All weights must be securely fastened.

2. Fire extinguishers are mandatory.

3. Driveshaft loops, blowproof bellhousings or transmisison blankets are strongly recommended.

4. Maximum hitch height shall be 26 inches.

5. Hitch point shall be within 6 inches of rear of vehicle.

6. All trucks may be inspected at any time.

 

RULES for FARM STOCK CLASSES

1. Contest is open to farm tractors with rubber tires. No dual wheels, no tire studs or chains. No governor strings or wires, etc.' Four wheel drive allowed; front drive must be disengaged during the pull.

2 The tractor operator must be 16 years of age.

3. This contest will be operated as a stock appearing block contest a stock block tractor is a tractor having a standard block and crankcase for make and model being entered. The chassis must conform with engine being entered.

4. Only one pull will be allowed per contestant unless a tie is declared. Last three pullers of the prior class will have the option to align in a way that they will not fall into first, second, or third puller, prior to the start of the next class.

5. Drawbar is to be stationary in all directions with maximum of one (1) inch play. No standing on hitch while being measured and no top link. 20” point of hook height.

6. Minimum drawbar length is 24 inches from the center of the rear axle to the center of the hole at point of hook.

7. All weights must be secured to the tractor. Any external parts or weights lost or excessive fluid loss (water, oil, fuel) over 8 inches in diameter while hooked to the sled will be grounds for disqualification. Internal breakage that must be towed away is not grounds for disqualification but if driven away under own power is grounds for disqualification

8. Hitching device must have a three (3) inch hole, one (1) inch thick, and one (1) inch from rear edge for the hook.

9. No pressurized tanks allowed except for LP gas. No oxygen or alcohol fuels allowed or other fuels allowed. Tractor will be checked.

10. All exhaust to be at least 18 inches from hood line upward or approved under slung type exhaust.

11. No weight, frame of weight may extend more than 24 inches beyond front of tractor.

12. All tractors must be equipped with a hood and grill.

13. The use of torque converters, automatic shifts, etc. will be permitted during the pull.

14. Contestants shall draw by lottery for pulling position in each weight class.

15. Each contestant will have two attempts at a pull in the 75' starting area. Sled will be relocated at the starting line.

16. Maximum fuel injection pump shall be an "A" series inline pump.

17. Tractors may be equipped with any single stage turbo charger. Turbo charger must have an inlet opening of no more than three (3) inches.

18. Top three tractors in each class will be checked at the discretion of the judge.

19. Tractors will be re-weighed immediately if any disagreements arise concerning the weight of a tractor.

20. Judge or flagman has the right to stop and disqualify any tractor if it is not being operated in a manner that would be considered safe.

21. Wheelie bars and drawbar should not be connected in any way

 

Premiums  $60   50   40   30   20   10   10   10   10   10

Lot#                 Description

100                  Farm Stock 4500 LB Non-Turbo

101                  Farm Stock 5500 LB Non-Turbo

102                  Farm Stock 7000 LB Non- Turbo

103                  Farm Stock 9000 LB turbo

104                  Farm Stock 11500 LB turbo

105                  Farm Stock 13000 LB turbo

106                  Farm Stock 13000 LB turbo No Pace

 

RULES for "OFF THE FARM" CLASSES

One size larger tire width allowed if rim is one size smaller diameter.

Example: 20.8 x 388=23.1 x34

1. Drivers must be 18 years of age at least 14 years of age with parent's or guardians signed consent.

2. Tractor must have a stock block. The chassis must conform with the engine being entered.

3. Tractors must be equipped with a factory operating PTO. If tractor was equipped from the factory with three point, fenders, and hydraulics they must be on the tractor to pull.

4. Tractor must be equipped with a factory drawbar. Hook point is measured from the center point of the rear axle to the point of hook. Minimum drawbar length shall be 30 inches.

5. Tractors shall not exceed 3000 RPM.

6. Tractors may be equipped with any single stage three (3) inch turbo.

7. No weight shall extend more than 24" beyond front of tractor.

8. Tractors must remain in the boundaries of the course during the pull or the pull will be disqualified. Any part of the tractor crossing the white chalk line boundary will cause the pull to be disqualified.

9. All weights must be secured to tractor. Any external parts or weights lost or excessive fluid loss (coolant, oil, or fuel) over eight (8) inches in diameter while hooked to the sled will be grounds for disqualification. Internal breakage causing the tractor to be towed away is not grounds for Disqualification. Internal breakage occurs but tractor is driven off the track under its own power is cause for disqualification.

10. No extra riders will be allowed on the pulling vehicle at any time.

11. Off the farm tractors must pull with factory wheels with cast centers on rear if equipped from the factory on class’s 11,000 lb. turbo and up.

12. Absolutely NO cut tires allowed!

13. Drawbar height  20 inches

14. Failure to comply with rules will disqualify any contestant.

15. Committee has the right to reject any or all entries that so not comply with the Association’s rules.

16. If tractor is factory equipped with 20.8x42 is allowed only for 17,000 lb. “Off The Farm”

 

Premiums  $60   50   40   30   20   10   10   10   10   10

Lot#                 Description

110                  15,000 lbs turbo Off Farm

111                  17,000 lbs turbo Off Farm

112                  19,000 lbs turbo Off Farm

  

RULES FOR OPEN CLASS

(Limited to Farm, Modified, Pro-Stock & Super Stock Tractors)

1. All tractors entered in this class must have working safety kill switch on back of tractor. Tractors will be checked for working kill switches prior to pulling. Tractors must have transmission safety scatter blankets. Tractors must have wheelie bars.

2. Tractors must be weighed-in prior to start of contest. Weight will be taken with operator on tractor. The flagman will have the option to spot re-weigh any contestant.

3. No RPM limit.

4. No pace.

5. No dual tires allowed. No four wheel drives allowed

6. Committee has the right to reject any tractor they feel is unsafe for competition.

7. Tractors must have fenders and side shields.

8. Drivers must wear helmets.

9. Drivers must be 16 years of age to pull.

10. Tractors must be equipped with wide front ends.

11. All weights must be secured to tractor. Any external parts or weights lost or excessive fluid loss (coolant, oil, or fuel) over eight (8) inches in diameter while hooked to the sled will be grounds for disqualification. Internal breakage causing the tractor to be towed away is not grounds for Disqualification. Internal breakage occurs but tractor is driven off the track under its own power is cause for disqualification

12. Hitches must be 1" thick, have a 3" diameter hole that is 1" from the rear of the hitch.

13. Fire extinguishers are mandatory!

14. The 5500 lb. class is for naturally aspirated engines only. One engine only. Gas or diesel modified or farm tractor.

15. Wheelie bars and drawbar should not be connected in any way.

 

Premiums  $100   80   60    40    20   10   10   10   10    10 

Lot#                 Description

120                  5500 lb NA Open & Modified

121                  6500 lb Open & Modified

122                  8000 lb Open & Modified

123                  10000 lb Open & Modified

124                  11000 lb Open & Modified

 

Garden Tractor General Rules

Rob Klingler 570-658-2307 or 570-847-1782

$10 entry fee per class

1. All contestants must independently operate their tractor in a safe manor.

2. Youth pullers under 12 MUST have an adult accompanying them at all times ON and OFF the track. (Youth are 14 years of age and <).

3. Contest committee reserves the right to reject any and all entrees.

4. All tractors weight and hitch height will be checked by an official before entering the puling staging area.

5. Each tractor may enter only once per class.

6. Contestants must keep one hand on the steering wheel and their butt on the seat. Any unsafe behavior will result in disqualification.

7. Any weights lost while hooked to the sled will result in disqualification.

8. Puller will be disqualified if the tractor goes out of bounds or exceeds the speed of any pace device.

9. All tractors must be equipped with wheelie bars or other such device to keep tractors from “flipping back”.

10. All weight brackets, hitches, and wheelie bars must be made of good construction and securely fastened.

11. No object should protrude beyond a safe distance from the tractor.

12. All pullers must wear a helmet.

 

Lawn Stock Rules

1. Engine must be governed not to exceed a maximum of 4000 rpm’s.

2. Max advertised 20hp.

3. 10² max hitch height.

4. Max tire size 23x10.5x12 un cut

5. Gasoline or diesel fuels only.

6. Each tractor must have good, grill and fenders - if originally equipped.

7. May not pull in altered or pro.

 

Stock Altered Rules

1. Any engine exceeding 4000 rpm's MUST have a steel flywheel.

2. Max advertised 14hp

3. 10” max hitch height

4. Max tire size 23x10.5x12 un cut.

5. Gasoline or diesel fuels only

6. Each tractor must have hood, grill and fenders.

7. All tractors must have a kill switch.

8. May not pull tractor n stock or pro.

9. Must be 14 years of age and >.

 

Pro Stock Rules

1. Max advertised 20hp

2. Must have steel flywheel

3. 13² max hitch height

4. Max tire size 26x12.00x12.

5. Gasoline, diesel or alcohol fuels only.

6. Each tractor must have hood, grill and fenders.

7. All tractors must have a kill switch and fire extinguisher.

8. May not pull tractor in stock or altered.

9. Must be 14 years of age and >.

 

Premiums  $30   25   20   15   10   10   10   10   10   10

Lot#                 Description Premiums

200                  Lawn Stock Youth Age 14<, 1000 lb

201                  Lawn Stock Adult Age 15>, 1000 lb

202                  Stock Altered Adult Age 14>, 1000 lb

203                  Pro Stock Adult Age 14>, 1000 lb

204                  Lawn Stock Youth Age 14<, 1100 lb

205                  Lawn Stock Adult Age 14>, 1100 lb

206                  Stock Altered Adult Age 14>, 1100 lb

207                  Pro Stock Adult Age 14>, 1100 lb

 

 All Terrain Vehicle Pull (ATV) Rules

Contacts: Doug Boop 570-658-7690 or Greg Brouse 570-658-3370
$10 Entry Fee per class


RULES

1.ATV may only pull one time per class.

2.ATV must have a secure hitch that is stationary in all directions with a maximum hitch height of 12 inches and 1-inch minimum hole in hitch. This hitch may not extend more than 12 inches from the center of the rear axle.

3.ATV must use only two driving wheels. NO duals are allowed.

4.ATV must use only rubber tires. NO chains or studs are allowed.

5.ATV must have working brakes, fenders over the two rear tires, and a spring return throttle (lever or twist grip).

6.All drivers must be a least 16 years of age and able to provide proof of age.

7.All ATV’s must be operated in a safe manner on and off the track.  NO speeding, wheelies or horseplay will be accepted.

8.All drivers must wear a shirt, pants, boots, and a HELMET.

9.The first puller is the “test puller” in each class. He/she has the option to keep the pull or to repull in third or last spot in the class. If he/she choices to repull the first pull is erased. The
decision to repull must be made before the ATV leaves the track.

10.All ties must be pulled off to determine placing.

11.If the puller goes out of bounds during the pull you are done. This includes the ATV or the sled.

12.The puller will be given two consecutive attempts to start the sled within 50 feet of the starting line.

13.All pulls must start with a tight hitch. No jerking is allowed.

14.The loss of any object while hooked to the sled will be a disqualification.

15.If an ATV has been entered and needs to be scratched, a refund of the entry fee may be allowed only if mechanical problems existing before the pull cannot be fixed.

16.No weights can extend more than 6 inches in front of and/or rear of the tires. THIS WILL BE MEASURED.

17.ONLY pump gas is permitted for use as fuel.

18.No engine, suspension, or gearing modifications. (Exception: ratchet strapped suspension allowed as long as not solidly blocked.) Air filter upgrades are not considered modified.

19.No tires with tread bars running the full width of the tire.

20.All entries are stopped once the first ATV of that class hooks to the sled.

21.All rules will be settled by the judges and their decisions are final.


Lot#                Description
300                 Up to 1000 lbs, up to 350cc, 2 Wheel Drive Class

301                 Up to 1000 lbs, 351cc, 2 Wheel Drive Class

320                 Up to 1150 lbs, up to 400cc, 4 Wheel Drive Class

321                 Up to 1200 lbs, 401cc-550cc, 4 Wheel Drive Class

322                 Up to 1250 lbs, 551cc & >, 4 Wheel Drive Class

Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place pullers in each class. Payback will be based on the percentage of entries.
 

  

CLASS 3  HORSE SHOE PITCHING CONTEST

Committee: Randy Zeiders 717-436-2288

 Saturday 10:00 am
Sign ups will be held one(1) hour prior to event at pits.

Entry Fee - $3.00/per person

If more than 15 persons throwing in competition a double elimination will be played. The $3 entry fee will be divided between the winners in addition to the premium already being paid.

 

Premiums  $35   25   15   10   5

Lot#                 Description

6871                Horseshoe Pitch, Singles

6872                Horseshoe Pitch, Doubles

 

CLASS 3  Fun & Safety Poster Contest

 

RULES

The Bureau of Ride & Measurement Standards under the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is conducting a statewide poster contest on ³"un and Safety on the Fairgrounds" to increase fair safety awareness. The poster exhibits will further promote the Fun-Safety concept as visitors view the individual entries.

CRITERIA FOR THE CONTEST:

 

1. Only one poster may be submitted per student, per age group. There will be three state competitions: ages 8-11, 12-14, 15-18. Students must be in one of these age groups during 2008 to qualify.

2. The poster size must be 14 1/2 inches X 22 inches, equivalent to one-half of a standard poster board. Other sizes will not be accepted for judging at the state level.

3. This year¹s theme is "Fun and Safety on the Fairgrounds." Students should use this theme on their poster and illustrate the interdependence between riders and rides.

4. Each student should place the following information on the back of the poster in the bottom left corner:

*Students Name
*Age of Student
*Address
*Phone Number

5.The winner of each age group will need to provide a social security number to the fair secretary in order to continue to the state level competition. Only one poster per age group per fair may be forwarded to the state competition.

6. Posters will be evaluated on use of: the theme, visual appearance and creativity in relation to the exhibitor¹s age.

7. Checks for $100, $ 75, and $50 will be presented by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to the top three individuals during the 2009 PA FARM SHOW. Winners will be notified in advance and invited to attend an awards presentation.

8. All posters must be handed in to the fair office by Monday, September 15th by 7:00 pm.
 

Premiums  $20   15   10   10   10 

Lot#                 Description

6885                Poster Contest Age 8-11

6886                Poster Contest Age 12-14

6887                Poster contest Age 15-18

 

CLASS 3 - MISC. CONTESTS

 

BALE THROWING

See rules under Dept 22 - Major Contests
Superintendent Ross Snook
Committee: Barry Waite, Crystal Waite, Jeremy Waite
Joe Adams, Michele Adams, Victoria Barger, Ryan Barger
Tuesday of the Fair 8:00 P.M. @ outside arena
(Register one hour prior to starting time)


Rules

1. Contest is open to any Pennsylvania resident.

2. Contestant will select the bale to be thrown from the bales provided.

3. Each contestant will be allowed one (1) throw.

4. Crossing the foul line with one’s body will result in disqualification.

5. The bale must remain inside the twenty (20) foot wide throwing area at all times.

6. The distance will be measured from the nearest point where the bale hits the ground.

7. Positions for competing will be determined by lottery.

8. Contest will take place in outside arena

9. Bale size for youth division will be one-half regular size.
 

Premiums  $10   8   6   4   2

Lot#                 Description

6801                Bale Throwing Male, Adult

6802                Bale Throwing Female, Adult

 

FORESTRY SKILLS CONTEST

 Committee Dennis Ewing, Donald Snook, Ed Ettinger

Wednesday of the fair at 6:30 pm
(Register One (1) hour prior to the starting time)


RULES

1. Contestants will be disqualified for any unsafe practice or any violation of rules or any breach of good sportsmanship.

2. Contestants are limited to four (4) individuals from each school per contest.

3. Contestants must wear suitable clothing.

4. All decisions of the judges will be final.

5. Standard logging tools only will be used.

6. Two Man crosscut and Two-Man log rolling will have an adult division.

7. A waiver of liability must be submitted to contest chairman one hour prior to the start of the events.

8. Pre-registration for this event should include the 'participant's name, address, and a listing of each event that each contestant plans to participate in. Registration must be received on the day of the event one hour prior to starting time.

9. For all two-man events the premium is paid out to each participant competing and is not split between the two participants.
 

Premiums  $10   8   6   4   2

Lot#                 Description

6803                2-Man Crosscut, Adult Div

6804                2-Man Log Rolling, Adult Div

 

TWO-MAN CROSSCUT CONTEST

1. Contestants will cut two (2) squares from a six (6) inch cant placed on a set of bucks.

2. The shortest time wi1l determine the winner.

3. Time will be from the official start to the completion of the second cut. Not more than eight (8") of the cant may be used to make the two (2) cuts.

4. A partial cut square will not count.

5. Safety equipment is mandatory and must be provided by the contestant. Equipment shall include: hard hat, gloves, and leather work boots.


TWO-MAN LOG ROLLING CONTEST

1. Contestants will furnish their own peavies or cant hooks.

2. No other tools, feet or hands shall be allowed to aid in rolling the log.

3. Contestants will not witness prior rolls.

4. Contestants will return the log to the starting point.

5. The shortest time will determine the winner.

6. A fifteen (15) second penalty will be imposed for each stake pushed over forty-five (45) degrees.

7. Safety equipment is mandatory and must be provided by the contestant. Equipment shall include hard hat, gloves, and leather work boots.

 

TUG OF WAR CONTEST

Superintendent Ross Snook
Committee: Barry Waite, Crystal Waite, Jeremy Waite, Joe Adams, Michele Adams, Victoria Barger, Ryan Barger


Rules

1. A team roster shall be submitted to a contest official prior to the start of the contest at the speaker’s platform. The roster shall include the team’s name, team captain’s name and complete mailing address, and the names anda addresses of the remaining team members.

2. Team captains should register their team one (1) hour prior to starting time.

3. Teams shall be limited to 2000 pounds each as determined on the Fair Association scales.

4. Pulling position shall be determined by lottery.

5. The pull will start from a tight rope at the judge’s signal.

6. Contest will be conducted as a double elimination tournament.

7. To be declared a winning pull, the flag (at midpoint from the ends of the rope), must cross the line which is ten (10) feet on either side of the flag or after one (1) minute the team who has moved the flag to their own side of the line will be declared the winner.

8. No spikes are permitted on contestants’ shoes.

9. The pulling rope will be provided by the Fair Association.

10. Contestants may compete on one team only.

11. Co-Ed teams should be made up with half of each.

12. Contest will take place on the tractor pulling track.

13. Judges decisions will be final.

 

Premiums  $25   20   15  

Lot#                 Description

6810                Tug of War Co-Ed Team

6811                Tug of War Women/Girls Team

6812                Tug of War Men/Boys Team

 

  

CLASS 4  FAIR QUEEN CONTEST

Beaver Community Fair Queen Contest

 

Purpose

The purpose of the Beaver Fair Queen Competition Program is to encourage the promotion of agriculture through the Beaver Community Fair, and to create better relations between youth and adults in both rural and urban settings.

 

Rules

EACH CONTESTANT MUST:

(1) Be a resident of Pennsylvania

(2) Be at least 16 years of age and not over 20 years of age by June 1, 2008.

(3) Have her parents or guardians written consent

(4) Be single, never married, have no children. Also, the winner must not marry, nor become pregnant during her reign.

(5) Not be a former queen of another fair in Pennsylvania, nor have been a state fair queen contestant in Pennsylvania.

(7) Agree to follow the rules set forth by the State Fair Queen committee in order to compete at the state competition in Hershey, January 2009, where a $1500 scholarship toward education will be awarded to the winner.

 

Competition

(1) No entry fee is required.

(2) Be available for interview on Saturday afternoon, September 20, 2008. (Business attire)

(3) Be available for speech judging and crowning on Saturday afternoon, September 20, 2008, to be held on the stage. (Formal attire, i.e. prom).

(4) Judging will consist of:

* Personal interview utilizing biographical information and other questions.

* Knowledge of the fair industry

* Presentation of speech on ³Why You Should Come To My Fair² (3 to 6 minutes)

* Written essay of 300 words or less on ³What My Fair Means to My Community²

* Poise, appearance, neatness and ability to communicate.

* Impromptu question on the fair industry or agriculture.

 

Duties of the "Beaver Fair Queen 2008"

(1) The winner will reign for one year.

(2) She must be available to attend several functions during Beaver Fair week, September 2009, deemed necessary by Beaver Fair officials.

(3) She must attend and participate in other activities and functions. * State Fair Queen competition in Hershey, January 2009, at the State Fair Convention at the expense of the Beaver Fair Association. (The fair association will provide a chaperon.)

* Speaking engagements and functions throughout the year of her reign.

* Public appearances throughout the year. (ie parades, Ag Dairy Days, etc.)

* Beaver Fair Queen crowning September 2009.

 

All contestants will receive an individual gift. In addition, the winner and alternate will each receive cash awards - $500 and $250 respectively. Half of the cash awards will be presented at the end of the fair. The remainder will be presented at the completion of her reign to the satisfaction of the Beaver Fair Queen Committee in accordance with the Duties of the Beaver Fair Queen

The due date for the queen competition entry and biography is August 15, 2008 - it will not be extended. For more information, write to: Beaver Community Fair Queen Contest 316 W. Market St., Beavertown, PA 17813, or phone (570) 658-7760 or (570) 658-4684.

Mail completed application and essay to the address above.

 

Contest check list:

- Application

- Essay - "What My Fair Means to My Community"

- Current picture for publicity purposes (wallet size head & shoulders pose preferred)

 

 Premiums  $500    250

Lot#     Description

100      Fair Queen

 

 

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