The 2024 Burlington County Farm Fair Queen Contest will be held in the North Show Tent at 8:30pm on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

1. Must be a resident of Burlington County
2. Must have completed her sophomore, junior or senior year in high school, or must have completed same home school level requirements.
3. Should be a member of/or have an interest in one or more of the following:
• Home Economics
• 4‑H
• Grange
• Living/Working on a farm or farm market
• FFA
• Girl Scouts
• Preservation of Agriculture in Burlington County
• Ecology or land preservation
• Horticulture or gardening

1. Essay and Application
• Fill out application, print, and mail with photographs to the address listed on the application form.
• All information (printed entry form with essay and two photographs) must be received by July 3, 2024.
2. Two photographs for use in publicity before the fair. The photo must be a school yearbook type photo.
3. Rehearsal to be determined by Director.
4. You will need an escort such as a father, grandfather, brother, friend, etc.
5. The winner will be required to:
• Make appearances at the 2024 Burlington County Farm Fair during the Fair: July 16-20, 2024.
• Make appearances during the 2024-2025 year at Farm Fair-related activities and events.
• Be present for the crowning of next year's queen in July 2025.

Contestants will be scored in the following categories, worth ten points each:

1. Poise
2. Public Speaking
3. Personality
4. Essay (scored by a separate panel of judges)

• Wear an appropriate summer dress, along with suitable jewelry
• Makeup may be applied a little heavier than normal, and hair may be best worn in an "up-do", since it can be very hot under the stage lights.
• Wedged heels work best at the fair grounds and on stage.
• Even if you're nervous, try to smile and have fun!
• Remember to stand up straight to show good posture and confidence.
• When answering questions from the Master of Ceremonies, take a second to think about your answer, then answer slowly and clearly. This will be your time to show your poise, personality, intelligence, and passion for agriculture and preserving Farm Fair to the judges.
• Your talents and hobbies are just as important as your physical appearance. The question segment is your opportunity for you to shine for the judges while politely bragging about your accomplishments!

We expect that contestants must have a genuine interest in the Burlington County Farm Fair and understand its significance within the county. With this in mind, the following question has been crafted.

Responses must be typed and submitted with the contestant's information packet. All information is due by July 3, 2024. Contact to send packet to is listed below.

Suggested Resources

• Farms that exist in the county (both those that are active and preserved)
• Farmers that participate at the Fair
• County 4‑H Program that shows and participates at the Fair (4‑H County Office Phone Number 609-265-5052)
• Newspaper articles related to the Fair and its events: Burlington County Times, Courier Post, etc.
• People who have attended the Fair
• Your own experience at the Fair
• Internet resources are acceptable, and should be noted.

Return to Farm Fair Queen section of Events page.