Farm Show Junior Queen Rules and Entry Form � � � � � � � � � �

MANHEIM COMMUNITY FARM SHOW JUNIOR QUEEN CONTEST

Eligibility Rules: To enter, the contestant must: 1. Junior Queen: be 12-15 years of age as of October 1, 2022. 2. Attend a Manheim Central School or reside in the district. 3. Exhibit something in the Farm Show prior to the crowning ceremonies (in any department). 4. Have her parent’s or guardian’s consent. A Special Thank You! To the following businesses for 5. Not be the previous year’s Junior Queen. She may re-enter the contributing prizes for thecontest after a one-year break. 2021 Manheim Farm Show 6. All Junior Queen Contestants will have a 10-minute interview Royalty contestants: with the judges. Interviews will be held on Saturday, Leiding Edge Embroidery -

September 25, 2022 at a time and location to be disclosed. Mrs. Vickie Leid

Contestants must be present for interview. They will be judged on:

A. Response to questions.

B. Appearance/Poise/Neatness - nice outfits are appropriate for the interview. No gowns please. This is not a beauty contest.

C. Ability to communicate (articulate/expression/eye contact).

D. Application neatness and completeness.

All Junior Queen contestants will present a 2-3 minute speech during the interview on the topic, “My Favorite

Thing About the Farm Show” (note cards are permissible during the judging). Please include a copy of the speech with the application. 7. Have an adult escort for the crowning ceremony. 8. Attend crowning ceremonies on Monday, October 3, 2022, at the Farm Show stage at approx. 6:45 p.m. 9. Ride in the 2022 Manheim Community Farm Show Parade with the Farm Show Queen and her court on Wednesday evening, October 5, 2022. Rain date Thursday, October 6. This is a MUST if you are a winner. 10. All contestants MUST sign an Photo Release and Code of Conduct at time of interview.

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Junior Queen

I have included a wallet size picture (2.5"x3.5”) with my application On a separate sheet of paper, please write your answers to the following: 1. Do you know what you will be exhibiting at the Farm Show? 2. Something special about yourself. 3. Tell us about any community activities in which you are (or have been) involved. 4. Tell us about your hobbies and school activities. 5. On a separate piece of paper, please enclose a copy of your speech.

You will say your speech, titled "My Favorite Thing About the Farm Show," during the interview. The speech should be two to three minutes in length.

Note cards are permissible during the judging.

Please mail Junior Queen entries to:

Denise Hess, 120 Elm Road, Lititz, PA 17543

Postmarked by September 16, 2022. No late entries will be accepted. No phone entries accepted.