Complete online or submit in office by July 2, noon.
McLean County Fair, 2242 Westgate, Bloomington, IL 61705.
Scholarship: Queen and King - $500
Court Member Premium - $50
See 2021 Fair Book for Basic Requirements
Contestants:
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Must have parent or guardian consent.
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Must agree to abide by the Rules and Expectations Policy for Royalty Court at McLean County Fair
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Must be available on July 14, and during the week at the Fair (except when showing projects). Should attend dinner with judges on July 28; this is not required but very advantageous to attend.
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Return completed applications to McLean County Fair Office or submit via Google form by July 2, noon.
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Complete two essays, due by July 2 at noon, available below.
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Provide two letters of reference, due by July 2. References should be emailed to
McLeanCoFairRoyalty@gmail.com or mailed to 2242 Westgate, Bloomington, IL 61705. Receipt will be confirmed to applicants, but it is applicants' responsibility to follow up with those sending references until they are received.
Contestants will be judged on the following areas:
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Application and references 5 points (due July 2)
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Two essays will be judged with names redacted, 40 points (due July 2, noon)
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Personal Interviews, 30 points (July 14)
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Court Dinner Interviews (July 28)
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Public Royalty Competition including short, prepared and extemporaneous speeches,
75 points (August 4)
Once complete, an email will be sent to you confirming your submitted information. If you have additional questions, please call Kelly Graeber at 309.530.5522 or email
McLeanCoFairRoyalty@gmail.com.