Miss Salinas Valley Fair crown will be awarded this weekend

3 young women will be competing for the Miss Salinas Valley Fair crown this weekend in King City. The competition will be held at the Salinas Valley Fair’s Rava Equestrian Arena on Friday, March 16 and in the Orradre Building on Saturday, March 17. The winner will reign at the Salinas Valley Fair Kick-Off on Saturday, April 28 and during the annual Fair, which will be taking place from May 17 to May 20 in King City. The 3 contestants are:17-year-old Soledad High School Senior Angelita Cisneros, 17-year-old Soledad High School Senior Angelina Gortarez and 18-year-old King City Joint Union High School Senior Teagan Soares. Each of the 3 contestants will be judged on personality (40%), scholastic ability (25%), poise and appearance (20%) and horsemanship (15%). Miss Salinas Valley Fair will be crowned following a BBQ lunch hosted by the King City Rotary on Saturday, March 17 at the Orradre Building in King City. The 2018 Miss Salinas Valley Fair will receive a $2,000 scholarship, a sterling silver buckle and many other prizes.