Salinas Valley Fair Seeks Applicants for Miss Salinas Valley Fair; Winner will receive $2,000 Academic Scholarship and is Spokesperson for the Annual Fair

King City, CA – If you are a junior or senior high school girl; who is a resident or student of School Districts in the counties of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, Northern San Luis Obispo, Parkfield and Coalinga, think about applying for the prestigious title of Miss Salinas Valley Fair. But think quickly, the deadline is March 21!

The contest will be held at the fairgrounds in King City, April 4 & 5, 2024 and the winner will reign over the 80th 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 2024 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 about the contest or to become a sponsor contact the Miss Salinas Valley Fair Competition Director, Darla Mantel, at (831) 595-1250 or email dm_mantel@yahoo.com

The 80th Annual Salinas Valley Fair will run May 16 – 19, 2024 at the fairgrounds in King City. The family friendly event attracts over 35,000 guests and 1,000 livestock exhibitors from 4 counties. For information on how to exhibit livestock, art, photography, school projects, crafts, baked goods and more please contact the Salinas Valley Fair (831) 385-3243 or www.SalinasValleyFair.com.

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