DIRECTOR: Brooke Durbin 859-612-1035

2025 TEEN Mercer County Fair Rules

ENTRY DEADLINE: June 24th, 2025 (Due to limited number of spots, applications

may be closed sooner if we reach capacity)

PHOTO SESSION: Each contestant that comes to one of the following photo dates will
have their photo in the newspaper and fair program book. They will also be judged for
the Most Photogenic Award. Please attend one of the following photo dates. Photo
sessions held at The Stable Building at Fairground.

Tuesday, June 17th 6-8pm or Tuesday, June 24th 6-8pm

There will be NO makeup dates for pictures

In the event that the contestant cannot attend one of these dates, their photo will not
be in the paper/program, nor will they be considered for most photogenic.

APPLICATION FEE:
Application fee is $100.00
Required T-shirt fee is $12
Checks must be made payable to Mercer County Fair & Horse Show.
You may drop your application and fees off at Brooke's Boutique 113 E. Lexington Street.
Harrodsburg Ky, 40330
Or you may bring your application and payment to one of the photo session dates. Fees must be paid
no later than June 24th
RULES & DETAILS:

All applicants MUST be residents of Mercer County. (proof- required)
Contestants must be 13 years of age by Oct 31 & cannot turn 16 by Oct 31
The winner will be representing the Mercer County Fair & Horse Show. At all times she
should carry herself as a positive role model for the younger generation. The winner
should refrain from smoking, drinking, using profanities, or excessive Public displays of
affection, Etc. while representing Teen Miss Mercer County in her crown and sash at any
event. The pageant director and fair board reserve the right to revoke the crown and the
awards if the winner is charged with felony, misdemeanor or any negative social media
activity.
There will be a zero tolerance for any negativity on social media by contestants or
their families in regards contestants, directors, or outcomes of the pageant. Such
negativity could result in revoking your title as well as future ineligibility to compete
in the Mercer County Fair System.
This year’s pageant will be held on Monday July 21nd@ 7:00pm Practice will be held

the week before the pageant in the center ring with times listed below. Additional
practices may be added and times & location are subject to change related to weather.
Contestants must be ready at least 15 minutes prior to pageant time
Due to limited space in the pageant building only 1 extra person is allowed in
with you.
Absolutely NO PHOTOS/VIDEOS allowed in the Pageant Building!

Scores
Interviews = 30% Contestants should wear age appropriate formal interview wear.
Dresses and Jumpsuits are acceptable
Opening Number/Introduction = 20% Contestants should wear Denim Bottoms of choice
with pageant t-shirt.
Evening wear = 50% Contestants should wear age appropriate formal evening gown, No
form fitting gowns, No high slits, No plunging necklines. Ball Gowns are most appropriate
for this age
Awards
Miss Teen Mercer County Fair
1st Runner Up
2nd Runner Up
3rd Runner Up
4th Runner Up
Interview Award
Bobby Pugh Memorial Award
Miss Congeniality Award
People's Choice Award
Photogenic Award
Spirit Award
Dates to Remember:
Pictures: Tuesday, June 11th 6-8pm
Monday, June 24th 6-8pm
Please Attend One Picture Date
Practice: Tues. 7/15 @ 7:00-9:00 PM
Fri 7/18 @ 5:30-7:30 PM
Sat 7/19 @ 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Interviews: Monday 7/21 @ Diamond Point (Time TBD)
Pageant: Monday 7/21 @ 7:00PM Center Ring
PLEASE RETURN THE FIRST 3 PAGES OF THIS APPLICATION ALONG WITH A
COPY OF YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE

**Please Note: Texting will be the primary means of communication in addition to the Facebook page.

If you are a Facebook user, please like the page to receive
notifications.

I give permission for my daughter to participate in the 2025 Miss Mercer County Fair Pre-Teen Pageant. I have read all of the
attached information and agree to all the requirements of the Mercer County Fair Board,
including allowing my child’s image to be used for publicity purposes. I understand that the
applicant MUST be a Mercer County Resident and proof/verification may be required. I also
understand that any poor sportsmanship by family members or the contestant could result in
relinquishing her title.

2025 Mercer County Fair Pageant
FAQ’s
1. Why would we need to provide proof of residence? Mercer pageants are closed to
outside counties; therefore, only children that reside in Mercer County can participate &
you MUST show proof of residence in Mercer County. (Example...a child who
predominately lives in another county w/one parent but spends weekends with the other
parent that lives in Mercer County does not actually reside in Mercer County)
2. Why do you need the name of my child’s school or daycare? We use this information in
the newspaper photo’s leading up to the pageant.
3. Will you accept late entries? Late entries may or may not be accepted. Factors such as
the maximum # of contestants has been reached may prohibit additional entries.
However, if the application is accepted/received after the photo session date, the couple
will not be eligible for the most photogenic award and no photos will be used in the
paper or program.
4. Can we submit our own photograph? We are sorry but we are not
accepting privately submitted photographs.
5. Can we contact the photographer after the deadline to photograph the couple?
Contacting the photographer requesting photos to be taken after the deadline is not
permitted.
6. Will there be a parent meeting prior to practice? Yes. Once all the entries have been
received and processed the director will contact you with a parent meeting date.
7. How will the directors communicate with the parents? Typically, our form of
communications will be via text. Therefore, it is imperative that you provide us with any
cell numbers that you want to receive communication concerning the pageant.
8. Why can’t we have more than one person per child in the pageant building on the day of
the pageant? Due to the size of the building and the number of contestants we must
keep it at one adult per child.