130th DAYTON FAIR
DAYTON, PENNSYLVANIA
August 16-21, 2010

Dayton Fair Queen

Sarah Kasanicky - 2009 Dayton Fair Queen

A message from Sarah,

     My name is Sarah Kasanicky and I am your 2009 Dayton Fair Queen. I am so pleased to be serving the Dayton Fair and representing Armstrong County agriculture. The Dayton Fair is the best fair, and has been a part of my life since I was born. So that makes twenty years to date! I am from Leechburg, PA and attend Clarion University. Becoming the Dayton Fair Queen was a life changing experience for me. It was something I set out to do and something I really wanted. I worked hard and I got it! I can’t believe my dream of becoming someone of importance and being able to promote agriculture and talk about my true passions of 4-H and farming came true. I am so grateful to have such a wonderful fair to represent and I wouldn’t have a fair to represent if it was not for everyone’s hard work each and every year to make the fair happen; so thank you.

     So far as Queen I have attended various fairs such as the Westmorland Fair, Centre County Fair, Indiana County Fair, Clarion Autumn Leaf Festival, Leechburg town events, Keystone International Livestock Exposition, the Kittanning Light Up night parade, Stockholders Meeting, Dayton Livestock Buyers Appreciation Banquet, Achievement Night for 4-Hers that show at Dayton and participate in this through the extension office.
I hope to see everyone at more events and parades. Good luck in everything you may do! The best changes often start as a single, simple thought. Think big, and discover the ways to make your dreams a reality.

With Sincere Love,
Sarah Kasanicky

Dayton Fair Queen Pageant

The purpose of the Fair Queen Competition Program is to encourage the promotion of agricultural fairs and to create better relations between youth and adults in both rural and urban settings. The winner of the Dayton Fair Queen Contest will be eligible to compete for a scholarship at the state level, and for the title of Pennsylvania State Fair Queen.

Each contestant must:
1. Meet one of the following three requirements:

A. Be a resident of Armstrong County

B. Attend a school in Armstrong County

C. Be a member of a regularly organized 4-H Club or FFA club within Armstrong County.

2. Be a female at least 16 but not over 20 years of age by June 1, 2010.

3. Be single, never married, have had no children and must not marry, nor get pregnant during her reign.

4. Not be a former local fair queen winner, nor State Fair Queen winner.

5. Have her parent or guardian’s consent and signature

6. Attend a MANDATORY orientation meeting July 16.

7. Compete in a 2-part contest on the two Sundays preceding the fair (August 9 and 16).

8. Present, at the competition, on August 16, a 3-5 minute speech on “Why You Should Come To My Fair” and be interviewed by the judges.

9. Must give a short personal introduction on stage followed by answering a short impromptu question

10. Be available to participate in events during the 7 days of the Dayton Fair, August 16-22, 2009.

11. Compete in Hershey, PA, at the State Queen Competition, in January, and follow the rules set forth by the State Queen Committee.

12. Meet and greet visitors and local officials, participate in area parades, present ribbons, and attend regional festivals promoting the Dayton Fair throughout her year-long reign.

13. Write an essay of 300 words or less on “What My Fair Means to My Community.”

Contestants will be judged on the following criteria:

Poise, Appearance, Neatness, Ability to communicate, knowledge of the fair industry, written essay, personal interview, speech presentation, and introduction.

Winner Announcement:

Winner will be announced at the Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Dayton Fair, August 16, 2009. The winner will be awarded a $250.00 scholarship from Swank’s Steel City Shows as well as a Savings Bond, donated by Elderton State Bank. Travel and housing expenses for the state competition, in January, will be arranged and provided by the Dayton Fair Board.
The Dayton Fair of Pennsylvania is a proud member of the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs

Pageant Entry Details

Mail All Entries To:
Dayton Fair Queen/Princess Contest
c/o Faith and Sandy Houston
318 State Route 1031
Templeton, PA 16259
724-868-2331

Name:
Address:
Home Phone:
Age (as of June 1):
Date of Birth:
Name of school/college:
Grade/year completed:
Parent’s Names:
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature of Approval:
Describe your scholastic achievements, extra curricular activities, award, honors, community and church activities, hobbies, employment experience, and any other information you feel is important.

If you have any questions, please contact the fair office at 814-257-8332