Fairest of the Fair Program - 2025 Applications Available!

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Application forms are now available.

Deadline: November 15th, 2024

The Fairest of the Fair represents the Central Wisconsin State Fair. During their year-long reign, they promote the Fair and other Fairground events & activities through radio interviews, public appearances, during each day of the Central Wisconsin State Fair, and much more.

Applicants should demonstrate maturity, professionalism, strong public speaking ability, strong involvement in clubs/community activities, and a passion for the Fair industry. They must be a resident of Wood County or must have done a majority of their Fair or school activities in Wood County. This is an excellent opportunity for qualifying individuals to become more involved with the Fair and other community events, learn more about the Fair industry, and to expand their public relations resume.

Fairest of the Fair: ELIGIBILITY: Fairest of the Fair contestants should be 18 years of age or older by January 1st of the following year. Contestants must be a Wisconsin resident for at least one year prior to entry. Contestants must hold a valid driver’s license with a good driving record and have reliable transportation to events. Contestants must be a resident of Wood County or must have done a majority of their Fair or school activities in Wood County. Contestants should have no history of unethical or felony acts.

The Fairest of the Fair is awarded a $1,000 stipend which is given at the end of a successful reign. The Fairest is also given a $200.00 stipend for clothing at the beginning of their reign. Sponsored by Bents Chiropractic!

The 2024 CWSF Fairest of the Fair will also attend and compete at the State level at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs (WAF) Convention in early January and will compete for the title of the "Wisconsin State Fairest of the Fairs". If qualified, the contestant will become a full-time Summer employee of the Public Relations Department of the Wisconsin State Fair, including becoming an official spokesperson for the Wisconsin State Fair. The term is for one year, beginning at the finals banquet of the WAF Annual Convention in January through the following year’s convention with the majority of duties during the reign occuring May 1 - October 1.

2024 Fairest of the Fair Forms:

Fairest of the Fair Entry Form

Fairest of the Fair Contest Rules & Obligations

Central WI State Fair - Fairest Ambassador

Ambassador Obligations:

•Promote and represent the CWSF with appearances (like parades, helping at Dairy Fest Breakfast and the Fair), etc. selected by CWSF Board

•Availability during the at the Central Wisconsin State Fair.

•Appearances at Fair may include but not be limited to the following: Meet and greets at the gate,

assisting at awards, set up and assist with livestock sale, assist with overall production of fair as

needed.

What Is In It For You:

You will receive the following as support for being in the program:

• CWSF Ambassador shirt (1), 1 jacket and a sash.

• Driver will receive mileage reimbursement for carpooling from the CWSF grounds.

• Meal stipend when going to all day events.

• Growth and knowledge in what it takes to run the fair, time management skills, public interaction, and

personal growth

2024 Ambassador Forms:

Ambassador Application Form

Important Program Dates to Remember:

Application Deadline: November 15th, 2024. Required forms can be sent in via the following:

Mail all parts of your application to:

Central Wisconsin State Fair
Attn: Fairest Program
513 E. 17th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449

OR email to:

eventmanager.cwsf@gmail.com

OR drop off at the Fair Office (open 9 AM - 4 PM)

513 E. 17th Street
Marshfield, WI 54449

Contestants must attend all:

In-person judging at the Fair Office on November 30th, 2024 at 9 AM.
Coronation occurring the evening of November 30th, details to come.

2023 Fairest of the Fair

Taylor Kundinger

Hello, my name is Taylor Kundinger.

I live on a small hobby farm, where my family raises beef cattle and ornamental poultry. I have been involved with the Central Wisconsin State Fair ever since I was very young. My mother has a picture of me at the fair at 2 weeks old, showing sheep in open class. As long as I can remember, my family has exhibited at the fair. I am a third generation exhibitor with my parents as well as with my Nana and Papa. We started with sheep but as my sister and I got older, we realized that we like showing beef better. So, we made a switch to cattle and I have been showing cattle ever since. In 2019, my second year of showing, I had the great honor of winning my showmanship class in the junior show at the Central Wisconsin State Fair.

On a personal note, in my freshman year of high school when I received the Marshfield Clinic/YMCA Teen Character Award, I was asked to give a quote for the event banquet program. My quote was the following from Dr. Seuss: "Be who you are and say how you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind. You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose."

Steering myself down the path of life, I have always been an open, honest person who tries to do my best at everything.

2022 and 2023 Fairest of the Fair

Left to Right:
Haley Sternitzky - 2022 Fairest of the Fair
Taylor Kundinger - 2023 Fairest of the Fair
Jessica Lindow - 2022 Junior Fairest
Dale Christiansen - CWSF Executive Director

If you see an event not listed in the "Fairest of the Fair Attended Events" above and would like to see them attend or participate, please fill out a request form located below. Requests must be made at least 7-10 days or more prior to the Event for approval by the committee.

Event Request Form

CWSF Fairest of the Fair Royalty Event Request Form

Event Information:

Name of Event

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Postal Code

Phone Number

Requested Event Dates:

Event Date:

Are there activities you would like the CWSF Royalty to take part in?

Person submitting the request:

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

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This request may take 7-10 business days or more to be approved. It is recommended that all requests be made at least 2 weeks prior to the actual event. By submitting a request, it does not guarantee that a CWSF Fairest will be able to attend.

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