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Clay County Fair Pageants
Each contestant must meet the requirements set forth by the organization to have a valid entry.
Duchess Pageant Rules and Eligibility
Each applicant is to be a resident of Clay County or the majority of their participation is in Clay County programs.
Each applicant is encouraged to be a member of a worthwhile positive program such as, but not limited to 4-H, Sports, Big Brother/Big Sister, Scouts, church youth groups, etc. Each applicant is encouraged to be familiar with the 4-H program as the winners serve as hostesses to the annual Clay County 4-H Fair.
Each applicant must be in third through sixth grades (completed in 2022-2023 school year).
If anytime during the pageant activities and/or reign the winner or contestant violates and/or breaks any laws such as, but not limited to; underage drinking, alcohol/drug use, etc., disciplinary action will be taken, which may include revocation of title and/or entry.
School disciplinary actions must be reported to the pageant organization for review. Should it be deemed so, revocation of the title may be required.
Previous Miss Clay County Fair Duchess title holders are ineligible.
Each applicant must understand that the title winner and parent(s) will uphold a contract and make appearances during the county 4-H fair and similar events throughout the year which are planned in advance.
Any contestant who has performed or competed at the professional level (for monetary gain) in anything other than amateur contests will be considered ineligible for this contest.
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