By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The Guthrie County Fair Board is searching for the 2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen, and the deadline is just around the corner. Applicants are encouraged to be involved in a community organization, such as 4-H, FFA, girl scouts, church group, etc. Applicants are not limited to 4-H and FFA membership.
The young lady chosen will not only represent Guthrie County at the Iowa State Fair Queen competition but will be awarded a $600 scholarship prize from the Guthrie County Fair Board at the conclusion of her reign.
The competition is open to young ladies between the ages of 16 and 21 as of Aug. 12, 2027, the first day of the 2027 Iowa State Fair. Candidates must reside within Guthrie County (or an adjoining county, if the majority of her activities are within Guthrie County). Contestants must never have been married nor have had children.
The deadline for applications is July 13, 2026. The application request form is available on the website of the Guthrie County Fair at www.guthriecountyfair.com/fair-queen.