By Rich Wicks | Times Vedette
The 2025 Guthrie County Fair is just two months away, and that means the search for fair queen candidates is underway.
The following information is available on the fair’s website www.guthriecountyfair.com.
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 also be awarded a $300 scholarship 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 not older than 21 years of age on Aug. 13, the first day of the 2026 Iowa State Fair. The candidate 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 or have had children.
Complete rules and the application request form can be completed at www.guthriecountyfair.com. The deadline to request an application is July 5. Applications will be mailed to candidates after receiving their request and must be returned by July 15. An application received after July 15 will not be considered in the 2026 Guthrie County Fair Queen contest. Applications can be returned via email to guthriecountyfairqueen@gmail.com or mailed to: Rylee Sloss, 206 S.E. Eighth St., Panora, IA 50216