London Strawberry Festival

Queens’ Program

Are you interested in traveling Ohio representing the London Strawberry Festival while meeting lots of new friends? Earning a college scholarship or savings bond & other prizes?

If yes, you may want to enter the Strawberry Queen Pageant!

What is involved?

Did you know that Madison County has more than 25 fun filled events?

Did you know there are more than 100 festivals in Ohio?

The Queen and her court will travel weekends visiting various festivals and events throughout Ohio promoting London and the London Strawberry Festival. They will enjoy luncheons, parades, tours, great entertainment, and many exciting surprises. The royalty may be asked to speak at various events and may be interviewed by local media. The royalty will host a luncheon on the last day of the London Strawberry Festival.

Group photo taken at the 2011 Luncheon

Parades

Contestants are invited to participate in or parade. Vehicle is the responsibility of the contestant. Queens parade is on June 23 at 5 P.M. with line up at 4 P.M. on Park Ave. No judging is done during the parade.

The Competition

Applicants for London Strawberry Festival Queen will participate in several events

Mandatory Contestants Meeting & Photos

Little, Young, Jr. & Queen Contestants are required to attend a contestants meeting with their parents. This will be the last time to register as contestant photos will be taken. The meeting will be June 18^th at Cowling Park. Registrations will be accepted 7-7:30PM for Little Miss, Young Miss, Jr. & Miss. Photos will be taken at 7:30PM followed by the modeling/runway clinic & mandatory meeting.

All contestants age 5-18 must attend the meeting with a parent/guardian. Those who cannot attend will not be permitted to enter. There are no exceptions.

Interviews

Jr. Miss & Miss Strawberry Contestants will participate in individual interviews Wednesday, June 20^th, 2012. Times will be assigned at the contestants meeting.

Stage Practice

Shortcakes, Little Miss, Young Miss, Jr. Miss, and Miss contestants are required to attend stage practice on Thursday, June 21^st. Bring & wear the shoes you will be wearing in the pageant. This will give you a better idea of walking on the stage. Girls wearing gowns may also choose to wear similar skirt.

Stage Competition

All age groups will participate in the stage interviews at the pageant beginning at 6:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 21, 2012. Contestants will walk “runway” and answer 3 or 4 questions.

We will move as quickly as possible through the contests. The Shortcake contestants must arrive & be checked in by 5:45. All other contestants need to be checked in a half hour before the scheduled start time. Any contestant wishing a copy of his/her own scores may bring a self addressed, stamped envelope to the check in or enclose it with your registration.

Mr. & Miss Shortcake	6:00 PM	Entry deadline June 18
Little Miss	7:00PM	Entry deadline June 18
Young Miss	7:45 PM	Entry deadline June 18
Jr. Miss	8:30PM	Entry deadline June 18
Miss	9:15PM The Queen will be crowned Saturday after the parade.	Entry deadline June 18

All pageant times are approximate

Cost

Queen's Division, Age 14-18

There is a $10 entry fee, which must be submitted with the application, copy of grade card, biography and headshot photo. Contestants & parents must agree to the parents’ contract & queens’ contract. (Registrations submitted at the June 18^th meeting must pay $25 instead of the $10 for mailed registrations). Please, make money order to the London Strawberry Festival Queens Program (do not send cash or personal checks). Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Not responsible for late mail-allow at least 1 week.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Winners must be able to travel with their parent or family.

All Divisions, Age 5-13

There is a $10 entry fee, which must be submitted with the application, copy of grade card. Contestants & parents must agree to the parents’ contract & queens’ contract. (Registrations submitted at the June 18^th meeting must pay $25 instead of the $10 for mailed registrations). Please, make money order to the London Strawberry Festival Queens Program (do not send cash or personal checks). Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. Not responsible for late mail-allow at least 1 week.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Winners

All division winners and attendants are required to attend a mandatory meeting, accompanied by a parent, the week following crowning, Monday, June 25.

Prize package

Winners will be presented:

· A tiara and sash

· Trophy or Ribbon

· Crown pin or Festival button

· Charm

· Participation certificate

· Photo

· Flowers

· Queen receives a pass down scepter

· The winner of the Little Miss & Mr., Young Miss & Prince will receive a $150 savings bond. The winner of the Junior Miss will receive a $200 savings bond. The winner of the Miss Strawberry competition will receive a $1000 scholarship. (NOTE: 2012 Winners will be given instructions to open an account in order to receive the savings bond. This is due to federal changes in effect January 1, 2012)

All participants will receive

· Trophy or ribbon

· Certificate of participation

Please read the Queen Guidelines prior to filling out the Registration form. All contestants must agree to the 2012 queens’ contract and her parents must agree to the 2012 parents’ contract. Contract signatures must be signed on the registration and submitted with entry fee, and copy of last report card (or home school equivalent).

If you have further questions to be answered before you apply for the competition, please contact:

London_Strawberry_Festival@hotmail.com

Phoneraiser: Community Service & Fundraiser