(Please retain the Rules for your own personal reference and submit a signed copy with your application)
- Applicants must be a female, between 14-19 years old and unwed and neither currently pregnant nor have given birth.
- An applicant must be a current member of an Eddy County 4-H club, or FFA chapter.
- Applicants must have at least one year of prior Eddy County Fair experience. (i.e., showing livestock, horse shows, indoor exhibits, etc.)
- The applicant cannot be a former crowned Eddy County Fair Queen.
- Applicants cannot hold multiple queen titles in 2025-2026 Fair Season. (However, following the contest an applicant that is not crowned, is encouraged to run for other Fair Queen contests should she desire.)
- An applicant must always conduct herself to the upmost standard! Inappropriate conduct including social media accounts at any point will result in immediate termination from the contest and if currently crowned Queen, title will be removed, and runner up will take the Queen’s place.
- Social Media presence is encouraged based on agriculture and promoting the Eddy County Fair. No Public Displays of Affection will be tolerated!
Dress Code
- Any time an applicant is asked to be at a Fair Sponsored Event, applicant must be appropriately dressed: Show Ring attire, jewelry and make-up kept to an appropriate amount, hair pulled back out of face. Boots are encouraged but not required, however, it’s ideal for feet to be covered. (NO tennis shoes)
- Clothing should cover body parts that aren’t typically shown (No midriff, underwear, spaghetti straps, bra straps or lines, etc.)
- Cowboy hats are allowed but not encouraged, it depends on what applicant is comfortable in. If you choose to wear a hat, make sure it’s pinned high enough that judges can see the applicant’s face, and sits comfortably on applicant’s head
Queen Contest
- There will be a panel of 2-3 judges appointed by the superintendent.
- Contestants will complete private interviews, a speech, modeling, and impromptu questions in front of a panel of judges.
Summary of scoring
- Personal Interview 30%
- Speech 40%
- Modeling 10%
- Impromptu Questions 10%
- Professionalism 10%
- The topic for your speech is: “What are you an advocate for in agriculture and how are you going to promote what you’re advocating for in Eddy County?”
- All contestants will ride in the parade and participate during fair week by helping the current queen hand out ribbons and awards.
- The Eddy County Fair Queen Contest will take place on Saturday, July 19th,2025 at 11:00am following the fair cleanup day.
- The new Queen will be crowned during the awards ceremony on Friday, July 25 at 2:00pm.
- The newly crowned queen will begin her responsibilities immediately as an ambassador of the Fair and County. She will be responsible for being present at awards and Jr. Livestock Sale. The Queen is responsible for handing out awards, ribbons, and participating in the 2025/2026 Eddy County Fair, riding in parades, and at other functions requested by the Fair Board or Superintendent.