The Kewaunee County Fairest of the Fair program is casting a wider net this year to promote all things Kewaunee County Fair in 2025. Applications are now available to replace Megan Salentine as Fairest and Vivian Barta as Junior Fairest. In addition to filling out the applications, girls undergo an interview process that includes one-on-one and group discussions with the judges, a mock introduction, and an impromptu event announcement. Previously, only girls in Kewaunee County or who participated solely in Kewaunee County Fair activities were eligible for the roles depending on their age. Kewaunee County Fair Board Member Lisa Cochart says a rule change allows girls in adjacent counties without Fairest programs to compete. She thinks that will be an overall positive for the program.

The deadline to apply is January 1st, 2025, with the Fairest Gala and Competition scheduled for January 3rd at the Kewaunee County Fairgrounds Exposition Hall in Luxemburg. You can click here for the application.

The Miss Door County Pageant took a similar approach to their program for the upcoming year. In August, it announced that students attending Algoma and Luxemburg-Casco would be eligible to compete in Miss Door County and Miss Door County Teen pageants as well as Door County high school students.

Picture courtesy of Kewaunee County Fairest of the Fair