Are you
interested in traveling Ohio representing the London Strawberry Festival while
meeting lots of new friends?
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 2007 Luncheon
courtesy of Snaps Photo, official photographer of the London Strawberry
Festival
Parades
Contestants are
invited to participate in both parades. Vehicle is the responsibility of
the contestant. Opening parade is June 18 at 6 P.M. Line up is at 5 P.M. on
Park Ave. Queens parade is on June 21 at 5 P.M. with line up at 4 P.M. on Park
Ave. No judging is done during the parades.
The Competition
Applicants for London Strawberry
Festival Queen will participate in several events
Mandatory
Contestants Meeting & Photos
Queen
Contestants must register by mail.
All entries must be RECEIVED by June 7.
Contestants must also attend the meeting on June 16th
with a parent at 7:15PM in Cowling Park.
No registrations for the queen division will be
accepted after June 7.
Little, Young/Prince,
& Jr. 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 16th at Cowling Park. Registrations will be accepted 7-7:30PM for
Little Miss & Mr., Young Miss & Prince, & Jr. Miss. Photos will be taken
at 7:30PM followed by the 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 18, 2008.
Interviews will be held in the Huntington Bank. Times will be assigned
at the contestants meeting.
Stage
Practice
Shortcakes, Little Miss & Mr.,
Young Miss & Prince, Jr. Miss, and Miss contestants
are required to attend stage practice on June 18th. 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
19, 2008. 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.
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Mr.
& Miss Shortcake |
6:00
PM |
Entry
deadline June 16 |
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Little
Miss & Mr. |
7:00PM |
Entry
deadline June 16 |
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Young
Miss & Prince |
7:45
PM |
Entry
deadline June 16 |
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Jr.
Miss |
8:30PM |
Entry
deadline June 16 |
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Miss |
9:15PM
The
Queen will be crowned Saturday after the parade. |
Entry
deadline June 7 |
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. 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.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
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 16th meeting must pay $20
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.
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 $750 scholarship to be
received after completion of the first term of college.
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 2008 queens’ contract and her
parents must agree to the 2008 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
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