Miss Aubree Beenken, 2015 Tama County Fair Queen has been representing Tama County at fair activities, parades and other activities throughout the year. Her reign will soon be coming to an end.

Aubree, daughter of Marc & Angie Beenken of Buckingham has participated in a wide variety of activities, ranging from volleyball, TAG, FCCLA, National Honor Society, FFA, Buckingham Boosters 4-H Club, County Council, Iowa Girl’s State representative, Tama County Beef Queen and Iowa Beef Ambassador. Aubree is also active in her church and youth group.

Aubree will be assisting the new candidates at the Queen workshop held annually, as well as be available for parades and other activities until she crowns the new Tama County Fair Queen on July 21. Communities who would like her to attend their function or parade may contact Fair Queen Committee Chair, Deb Kupka at 319.231.3124.

The Tama County Fair Queen Committee is taking applications for the 2016 Tama County Fair Queen. The contest is open to girls who are at least 16 years of age and not more than 21 on August 11, 2016.

The Tama County Fair Queen Contest is judged in three distinct areas: Personality, Community Involvement and Leadership, and Poise and Beauty. Contestants do not have to be 4-H members but need to be active in at least one community group.

Contestants will participate in a queen contestant workshop in June. Photos for publicity purposes will be taken at this time. Contest judging will take place July 17. The Tama County Queen will be crowned on Thursday, July 21 at the Tama County Fair. First place winner will receive an all-expense paid, 4 day trip to Des Moines to represent Tama County in competition with other candidates for the title of Iowa State Fair Queen.

Prizes include savings bonds, t-shirts, complimentary photos and gift bags for all candidates.

The Tama County Fair Queen Committee would like to encourage young ladies in Tama County to participate in this competition for the chance to proudly represent Tama County at the Iowa State Fair.

To request an application, please contact Deb Kupka at 319.231.3124, the Tama County Extension Office or Tama County high school’s guidance offices. Application forms must be completed and postmarked no later than June 1, 2016.