Applications are being accepted for Miss Salinas Valley Fair

King City, CA – If you’re a girl who is junior or senior in high school; who is a resident or student of School Districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Southern Santa Clara, Northern San Luis Obispo, Parkfield and Coalinga then think about applying for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair. The deadline is Friday, March 2, 2018.

The contest will be held at the fairgrounds in King City, March 16-17, 2018 and the winner will reign over the 74^th annual Salinas Valley Fair.

In addition to her many duties as Miss Salinas Valley Fair, the winner will have the opportunity to represent the fair at local and regional events including the California Rodeo in Salinas. “Our ideal candidate is a young woman who loves the Salinas Valley Fair and wants to be an ambassador for the Salinas Valley Fair at local events,” said Darla Mantel Miss Salinas Valley Fair Director and Competition Chair.

Entrants will be judged on personality (40%), a written test (25%), poise and appearance (20%) and horsemanship (15%). The 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair will receive a $2,000 scholarship, a sterling silver belt buckle and other prizes. Awards are also given to the winners of each competition category.

Applications are available at www.SalinasValleyFair.com or send your request for application by e-mail to SVF@SalinasValleyFair.com. For more information or to be a sponsor contact the Salinas Valley Fair Office at (831) 385-3243 or Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition Director, Darla Mantel, at (831) 595-1250 or email dm_mantel@yahoo.com

The 74^th Annual Salinas Valley Fair will run May 17-20, 2018 at the fairgrounds in King City. The family friendly event attracts over 35,000 guests and 1,000 livestock exhibitors from 5 counties. For information on how to exhibit livestock, art, photography, school projects, crafts, baked goods and more please contact the Salinas Valley Fair at (831) 385-3243 or online at www.SalinasValleyFair.com.

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