The 2012 Grundy County Fair is again sponsoring a Grundy County King and Queen Contest. The queen will go on to represent the county at the Iowa State Fair August 9 19, 2012. Judging at the Iowa State Fair will be August 7 11.

Contestants must be at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 years of age on August 9. The Grundy County Fair queen must reside in the county she represents, or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are in Grundy County. Contestants must never have been married, or have had children. Each contestant must be an active member of at least one service organization in the community such as a church group, Girl Scouts, 4-H, etc. Eligibility is not limited to 4-H membership.

No professional model is eligible to compete in the state competition. Any contestant who has competed at a State Fair finals may not compete again. It is the responsibility of each contestant to make arrangements for transportation to and from Des Moines.

The king and queen must be available for activities throughout the week of the Grundy County Fair, July 23 28, 2012.

Please contact Linda Bennett before July 7, 2012 by email at flbennett@gcmuni.net or by phone at 319-825-3686 or 319-231-5769.