Every year the Contra Costa County Fair crowns one of the county’s lovely, poised and energetic women as the new Fair Queen, to serve as hostess during the event.

The Fair Queen competition isn’t a pageant; it’s a panel interview to determine which applicant will best represent the youth of the county. The contest is open to women between the ages of 18 and 25 who live in Contra Costa County and are not married. The Fair Queen wins cash, holds the title of 2011 Contra Costa County Fair Queen – and has lots of fun.

The Fair Queen reigns over the fair events from June 2-5, 2011 and makes special appearances at many community events.

If you or someone you know has what it takes to be the 2011 Contra Costa County Fair Queen, fill out the application on the website, www.contracostafair.com, and return it to the Fairgrounds by 5 p.m. Monday, March 28. Fair Queen interviews and judging take place Thursday, March 31 at 6 p.m.

For additional information, call Jennifer Burror at 925-757-4400 or e-mail jburror@ccfair.org.