General Rules

1. August 17th is the deadline for all entries. 

2. Age will be as of August 17th, 2026. Contestants may be asked to show proof of age.

3. Contestants must be single and have not won the title previously in the same division.

4. Mail entries to the Herkimer County Fair at the address on the entry form. The entry form can be obtained at the Fair Administration Office or on the Fair website.

5. ALL contestants MUST sign in starting at 5 p.m. at the pavilion. All contestants for every division must be signed in prior to the start of the pageant. Pageant will start at 6:30 p.m.

6. Contestants will be judged on appearance, poise, and personality.

7. Interviews will be held on stage.

8. Girls must wear a formal/semi-formal dress.

9. Boys must wear a suit or vest with slacks.

10. All winners must remain until after the Queen Pageant for photos. Photos will be taken on the stage. All winners must also meet with the Superintendent at the fair office following the pictures. 

11. Winners must be willing to participate in the various parades representing the Herkimer County Fair and can only wear one crown. The Herkimer County Fair crown must be top priority.

12. One parent or guardian must always be with the contestant(s) except while on stage.

13. Contestants are responsible for the conduct of their parents/guardians. There will be no interference with the judges before, during or after the pageant.

14. The superintendent is not responsible for the individual ruling by the judges.

15. All score sheets are the property of the Herkimer County Fair Association, Inc. and will not be given out nor discussed.

16. Checks will be mailed after the Fair and must be cashed within 30 days.

17. Due to various age differences, the Superintendent may change the division of any contestant.

18. Out of courteousness, for all participants in the pageant, PLEASE STAY FOR THE ENTIRE COMPETITION! 

19. Please be respectful when a contestant is up on stage!