With less than 100 days until the 2025 Great Jones County Fair (GJCF), candidates are being sought for the 2025 GJCF Queen Contest.
This experience provides numerous opportunities for personal growth – developing communication skills, public speaking skills, interview skills, and professionalism, as well as the opportunity to build friendships and create memories with women from across Jones County.
Candidates must reside in Jones County or an adjoining county if the majority of their activities are in Jones County. Judging is based on personality (attitude, appearance, and awareness), leadership and citizenship (contribution to community), and overall appearance, charm, and poise. The contest consists of an individual interview and a group interview with a panel of three judges. Additionally, candidates will participate in a program open to the public that includes on-stage questions, a formal gown presentation, and a short skit about what the GJCF means to them.
Leading up to the contest, all candidates will have the opportunity to partake in a spa day where they will be pampered and get to know each other better, a workshop day where they will have the opportunity to become more comfortable on stage before the pageant, and the Fourth of July Parade in Monticello where they will represent Jones County.
The 2025 GJCF Queen and 2025 GJCF Princess will appear at various events as requested throughout the fair and the following year. The Queen will go on to compete in the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest, Aug. 5-9. The Queen will receive a $500 scholarship at the completion of her reign, and the princess will receive a $250 scholarship.
Applications for 2025 GJCF Queen can be downloaded by visiting www.greatjonescountyfair.com, clicking on “Be Involved,” and scrolling under “Contests & Open Shows.” Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on June 2.
Please note that it is very important that you tell your story. Your application is sent to the judges before the pageant so they are able to read and decide on the questions they want to ask in the interviews.
If you have questions, contact the GJCF Office at 319-465-3275 or Mikinzie Smith at 319-480-3909.