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Fayette County Fair Queen Contest

APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 1ST

We’re so excited you’re interested in being part of the Queen Contest! Below is everything you need to know to feel prepared and confident.

Contest Week Schedule

  • You can help with Junior Miss practice if you’d like
  • We’ll have a final run-through after Junior Miss practice

QUEEN CONTEST

Contest Day
  • Interviews will be in the afternoon (around 2 PM, depending on contestants)
  • You’ll have time on stage before and after your interview for a quick walk-through
  • Please note: Because you will be elevated on stage, choose formal wear that provides appropriate coverage and confidence from all viewpoints.
What to Wear
  • Practice: T-shirt (provided), black pants, sneakers (wear for first stage appearance)
  • Business wear: pants, knee-length skirt, or knee-length dress (Interview & Question)
  • If you choose to wear heels, they must be 3 inches or shorter
  • Formal wear: your evening gown
  • Please note: Because you will be elevated on stage, choose formal wear that provides appropriate coverage and confidence from all viewpoints.
What You Need to Turn In
  • A headshot (a selfie is totally fine—we’ll help format it)
  • Your completed form
  • Remember: what you submit goes directly to the judges
Contest Information

Follow us on Instagram at fayettecountyfreefairqueen or scan the QR Code 

Who is eligible to run: young ladies, ages 17-21

Queen will receive a $500 scholarship; 1st and 2nd runners up will each receive a $250 scholarship

Miss Congeniality – voted on by fellow contestants

Date of Contest: Saturday, June 27; start time 6 pm

Location of Contest: Connersville High School Auditorium, 1100 Spartan Drive, Connersville, IN  47331

For more information, email fayettecofreefairqueen@gmail.co or call 765.993.1138

Fayette County Fair Junior Miss Contest

APPLICATIONS DUE JUNE 1ST

We’re so glad you’re joining Junior Miss! This is a fun and exciting experience, and we’re here to help you every step of the way.

Call Out Meeting

Practice Schedule

  • Queen contestants may be there to help you practice

Contest Day

  • You’ll get a chance to walk the stage before and after your interview
What to Wear
  • Practice: T-shirt (provided), black pants, sneakers (Question 1 Session)
  • Change into dress outfit (Question 2 Session)
Fair Queen Contest
  • Junior Miss winner will be recognized on stage with the newly named queen and the court during the Queen Contest on June 27th.
  • All contestants are invited to attend and sit in a designated spot during the queen contest.

Most importantly—have fun, be yourself, and enjoy the experience!

Contest Information

Follow us on Instagram at fayettecountyfreefairqueen or scan the QR Code 

Who is eligible to run: young lades ages 9-12

Date of Contest: Friday, June 26; start time 6 pm

Location of Contest: Connersville High School Auditorium, 1100 Spartan Drive, Connersville, IN  47331

For more information, email fayettecofreefairqueen@gmail.co or call 765.993.1138

Fayette Fair Flea Market

Treasure Hunt Thursdays at the Fairgrounds!

NOTE: No market the week of July 30, 2026

Free Fair Flee Market Guidelines 

Fall Derby

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Join us Every Thursday from May 7, 2026 through October 29, 2026, EXCEPT the week of July 30, 2026 (July 30, 2026). The market will be open from daylight until 1 pm and is located at 2690 Park Road, Connersville, IN 47331

Dates & Time

Date:  Every Thursday from May 7, 2026 through October 29, 2026, EXCEPT the week of July 30, 2026.  (July 30, 2026)

Time: the market will be open from daylight until 1 pm

Event Location: 2690 Park Road, Connersville, IN 47331

Vendor Set Up: Vendors may set up starting at 5 pm the day before the event 

The Fayette County Free Fair and its governing board are not responsible for accidents, including but not limited to loss, theft, or damage to merchandise or personal property. Vendors operate at their own risk.    

Cost

VENDOR FEES:
20 foot X 24 foot Per Day $10.00
20 foot X 24 foot 5 days $50.00
**Larger areas will be adjusted by Free Fair Board

What Can I Sell?

ITEMS ALLOWED: old and new collectibles, antiques, plants, produce, crafts, clothing, tools, and more

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: no alcohol, no vehicles or campers, no guns, no animals, no pornography or elicit material of any kind

Vendor Notes:

  • The Fayette County Free Fair Board reserves the right to exclude other items if necessary
  • There will be NO trash cans available. Vendors must take their trash with them. You MUST clean up your area before you leave!
  • Any food being sold MUST be licensed by the Indiana Department of Health/the state’s Cottage Food Law. No license is needed for fruits and vegetables, but they must be sold uncut.  
  • To sell meat, your meat must be from a USDA inspected facility or a state inspected equivalent.  You will also need a retail food establishment license from your local health department or state department of agriculture to sell packaged meat.
Contact

Address
Fayette County Free Fair Association
P.O. Box 20
Connersville, IN  47331

Questions or more information
Danny Grubbs, Fayette Co. Free Fair Board President

Call:
765.309.1428

Email: grubbsshowcattle1400@gmail.com

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