MISS LEWIS COUNTY PAGEANT 2014 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MISS LEWIS CO. FAIR 1. OPEN STATEWIDE 2. Lewis Co. will award 1 crown in the Miss Category. The highest overall score will be named Miss Lewis Co. Fair and will represent our county at the state fair competition in January, 2015. The Lewis Co. resident with the highest score will receive the Roger Bivens Memorial Scholarship. 3. Contestants will be judged on interview, swimwear, evening gown, and on stage question, taken from interviews. 4. Application and entry fees must be received no later than Sept.2, 2014, for the $40.00 entry fee. Late registration will be taken until Sept. 3, with a $10.00 late fee. Entry fees are non-refundable. 5. Rehearsal will be held on Sept.3,. at the Lewis Co. High School @ 4:30 P.M. Attendance is NOT mandatory, but numbers will be drawn and the entire production will be run through. (Dress Comfortably) 6. Score Sheets will not be made public and the judges’ decision will be final. 7. Each contestant will be allowed one (1) person to assist them. We will use the High School to dress, space is limited, so we ask that you strictly adhere to this rule. 8. Hair and Make-up should be as natural as possible. The pageant is held indoors with lighting, so use your best judgment for onstage appearances. Use 25% less for interview. Interviews will be held on Sept. 5 at approximately 5:00 P.M.. Pageant will be held the same evening. Times will be determined after applications are received. 9. Contestants must be between the ages of 16-21,by October 31, 2014, single, never married, never had children, and never been convicted of a felony. 10.Lewis County Fair will pay for one room, 2 nights @ State Pageant, and 2 pageant tickets. 11. The winners must participate in the local parade on Sept. 6, work the Horse Show on Sat. night, and any other event, if needed. 12. Crown must not be worn with jeans at any time. 13. MISS MUST FILL OUT THE FACT SHEET FOR INTERVIEW. THIS MUST BE TURNED IN WITH APPLICATION. 1 MISS TEEN LEWIS CO. 1. OPEN STATEWIDE 2. Application and entry fees must be received no later than Sept.2, 2015, for the $40.00 entry fee. Late registration will be taken until Sept. 3, with a $10.00 late fee. Entry fees are non-refundable. 3. Teens will be judged on interview, sportswear, evening gown, and onstage question taken from their interviews. Interviews will be held on Sept.5 at approximately 5:00 P.M. The time will be determined after applications are received. Pageant will be held the same evening. 4. Sportswear for Teen will be an age appropriate cocktail dress.. 5. Rehearsal will be held on Sept.3 at 4:30 P.M. This is NOT mandatory. Numbers will be drawn at rehearsal. 5. The Teen Winner will compete at the State Pageant in Louisville in October, 2014.. 6. Lewis County Fair will pay for one room, 2 nights @ State Pageant, and 2 pageant tickets. 7. Teen Winner must participate in the parade on Sept. 6, and be available for other appearances if needed. 8. Crown must not be worn with jeans at any time. 9. TEEN MUST FILL OUT THE FACT SHEET FOR INTERVIEW. THIS MUST BE TURNED IN WITH APPLICATION. 2 ________________________________________________________________________ MISS PRE-TEEN LEWIS CO. 1. OPEN STATE WIDE 2. Pre-Teen contestants will be judged on personal interview, sportswear, evening gown, and on stage question determined after interview. Interview will be held Sept. 4, 2014 @ approximately 5:00 P.M.. Pageant held later that evening. Times will be given after all applications are received. 3. Interview dress should be an age appropriate outfit. Summer Dress, Dress Slacks, etc. Do not wear jeans, shorts, or casual wear for interview. Use MINIMAL makeup, if any. 4. Sportswear choice is aligned with State Pageant requirements. The state sportswear is skinny jeans, boots and choice of top and accessories. Check State website for more information. 5. Winner will represent Lewis Co. at the State Pageant in October, 2014. 6. Lewis County Fair will pay for one room, 2 nights @ State Pageant, and 2 pageant tickets. 7. . Application and entry fees must be received no later than Sept.2, 2014, for the $40.00 entry fee. Late registration will be taken until Sept. 3, with a $10.00 late fee. Entry fees are nonrefundable. 8. Winner will be expected to participate in the parade on Sept. 6 and be available for other appearances if needed. 9. Score sheets will not be released and the decision of the judges is FINAL. 10. PRETEEN MUST FILL OUT THE FACT SHEET FOR INTERVIEW. THIS MUST BE TURNED IN WITH APPLICATION 3 _______________________________________________________________________ TINY MISS & LITTLE MISS LEWIS CO. 1. OPEN STATE WIDE. Winners will NOT advance to State Pageant. 2. Contestants will appear in pageant attire and answer on-stage question, which will be given at rehearsal. 3. Winners are expected to participate in the parade on Sept. 6, and any other event as needed. 4. Score Sheets will not be distributed and the judges’ decision is final. 5. Deadline for entry fee of $25 is Sept. 2. Rehearsal will be on Sept.3 at the Lewis Co. High School. Late applications will be taken at rehearsal for $5.00 late fee. Rehearsal is optional. 6. Pageant held on Sept. 4 @ 7:30 PM. 4 2014 Lewis County Pageant Entry Form NAME:____________________________________________________ PARENT/GUARDIAN________________________________________ ADDRESS:_________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ EYE COLOR__________________HAIR COLOR__________________ SCHOOL ATTENDING_______________________________________ PHONE______________________BIRTH DATE___________________ HOBBIES/INTERESTS________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________ **I will take advice and counsel from the Directors of the Lewis Co. Fair Pageants in regard to preparation for State Competition for PreTeen, Teen & Miss., including an appropriate and flattering wardrobe. PARENT/GUARDIAN___________________CONTESTANT____________________ CHECK ONE: ____Tiny Miss (Ages 3-4; $25) ____ Pre-Teen (Ages 8-12; $40) ____Little Miss (Ages 5-7; $25) ____Teen (Ages 13-15; $40) ____Miss (Ages 16-21; $40) Only Contestants will be admitted free. Parents and Families must pay. We ask that all contestants and families respect our volunteers. They are here to see that your pageants run smoothly, and help in any way possible. Please mail form to Becky Sullivan, 67 Robinson Ave., Vanceburg, KY. 41179, or give to Amy Wright, 179 River Road, Vanceburg, KY 41179. Deadline for above fee is Sept. 2, 2014. Late fee of $10 will be added the day of rehearsals. No applications will be accepted without the proper fee attached. More info, call (606) 796 6131, (859) 462-1975, or email beck27@windstream.net. Info at www.lewis.kyschools,us/fair and Facebook. 5 ______________________________________________________________________ PRE TEEN, TEEN, AND MISS LEWIS COUNTY FAIR COUNTY FACT SHEET 2014 LEWIS Division________________ Contestant #____________ Age____________________ Name_______________________________________________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________ School Attending______________________________________________________ School Activities______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Honors/Awards_______________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Extra Curricular and/or Volunteerism____________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Future Ambitions_____________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ Other than your parents, who has been the most inspirational person in your life? Why?________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ 6 What has been the biggest obstacle you have overcome?______________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ What is something most people would be surprised to find out about you?_______ ______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ Using the first initial of your first, middle, and last names, describe yourself in three words.__________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ If one of your dreams could come true, what would it be?_______________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ (Please type or print clearly your responses. KEEP A COPY FOR YOURSELF. The judges will use this to aid in your interview. We MUST have your copy by rehearsal date!!!!) 7