Applications available for Lake County Fair Queen

Apr. 4—The contest to name the 2024 Lake County Fair Queen and her court is now accepting applications for young ladies ages 16 to 19.

Although the contest is not affiliated with the 4-H program, entrants must be a member of 4-H, Junior Fair Board, or FFA and live in Lake County, according to a news release.

Applications, rules and regulations and summary will be available in the Fair Office, 1301 Mentor Ave. in Painesville, and online at www.lakecountyfair.org under "Forms." Deadline for submitting applications is May 9.

Organizers note that this is not a beauty contest. Applicants will be judged on personality, poise, community service and service to their organization. Judging will be held on June15, and crowning will take place on July 7.

The Queen will reign over the Fair this year and participate in the Ohio State Fair Queen contest held in Columbus in January of 2025, the release stated.