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McLean County Fair Royalty

 

McLean County Fair Royalty & Scholarship Contest

2024 McLean County Fair Royalty: Queen Ellie Ellis, King Brandon Wood, Jr. Miss Elyanna Assani , Little Miss Lyndi Maurer

The McLean County Fair Royalty Program has been a tradition of the McLean County Fair for over 80 years! The program provides an opportunity for young adults to grow their interview and public speaking skills and confidence.

Responsibilities of the court include include daily attendance at the McLean County Fair including presenting awards and ribbons, and participating in a variety of fair activities and attending public events throughout the year. A schedule of events is coordinated by the Royalty committee.

To help our royalty pursue their educational goals, a $500 scholarship will be awarded each to the crowned King and Queen. The crowned Jr. Miss will receive a $200 cash prize, and the crowned Little Miss will receive a $100 cash prize.

Support the tradition of excellence!

A donation to McLean County Fair Royalty competition helps provide learning & leadership development for local youth.

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Who Can Participate?

Contestants must live or go to school in McLean County or be a member of a McLean County 4-H Club, and meet the age requirements below:

  • Miss & King: Minimum of 16 years of age as of June 1, 2025 and have yet to reach their 22nd birthday by January 1, 2026
  • Junior Miss: Ages 10-13 as of June 1, 2025
  • Little Miss: Ages 6-8 as of June 1, 2025

All categories capped at 12 candidates on a first-come, first-served basis.

Interested?

Join us for an informational meeting March 13th, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the McLean County Farm Bureau office (2242 Westgate Drive, Bloomington). Supper provided. Zoom audio option, contact office for login.

Questions? Contact the Royalty Committee

2025 Royalty Applications

Applications Open April 7 – May 2, 2025 (or until full)

Please check back on  April 7th, 2025 for links to applications.

2025 Royalty Finals Competition

Sunday, July 20 at 4 p.m.

at

Heartland Community College Auditorium

Astroth Community Education Center

Join us to see who will be crowned 2025 McLean County Fair King, Queen, Jr Miss & Little Miss!

Finals competition is free & open to the public.

Attendees encouraged to participate in the People’s Choice competition ($1=1 vote).

Noise makers are prohibited.