12 days to go…. 2012 Linn County Fair Queen Candidates

The Linn County Fair Association is proud to announce the 2012 Linn County Fair Queen candidates:

Elizabeth Comried

Elizabeth Comried  is the daughter of Rod and Annette Comried of Alburnett.  She will be a Freshman at the University of Northern Iowa this fall.  Her future plans are to major in Business with a minor in coaching along with receiving a teaching certificate.

Tayler Etzel

Tayler Etzel is the daughter of Deb Etzel and Mike Etzel of Alburnett.  She will be a Senior at Alburnett High School.  Her future plans are to attend Iowa State University and major in Ag Business.

Emma Pisarik

Emma Pisarik is the daughter of Steve and Susan Pisarik, Mt. Vernon, and will be a Freshman at Mt. Mercy University this fall.  Emma plans to major in Biology along with playing volleyball for Mt. Mercy.

Maci Rice

Maci Rice is the daughter of Michael and Kathy Rice of Mt. Vernon.  Maci will be a senior at Mt. Vernon High School this fall.  Her future plans are to receive a four year degree and currently undecided about a major.

Tymbrie Snobl

Tymbrie Snobl is the daughter of Gary and Barb Snobl of Central City.  Tymbrie will be a junior in high school this fall.  Tymbrie’s future plan are to attend Iowa State University and become a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.

Allison Zumbach

Allison Zumbach is the of Louie and Deb Zumbach of Coggon.  Allison will be a Junior at North Linn High School this fall.  She plans on after high to attend a four year college and major in elementary education with an emphasis in social studies.

The reigning 2011 Linn County Fair Queen, Erin Pisarik and Princess, Taylor Zumbach will be handing off their titles at The 2012 Linn County Fair on opening night of the fair, June 27th.

Erin Pisarik

The 2011 Linn County Fair Queen is Erin Pisarik.  She is the daughter of Steve and Susan Pisarik, Mt. Vernon, and will be a Freshman at Coe College this fall.  Her future plans are to major in a nursing program.

Taylor Zumbach

The 2011 Linn County Fair Princess is Taylor Zumbach. She is the daughter of Louie and Deb Zumbach of Coggon.  She will be Freshman at Mt. Mercy University this fall.  Her future plans are to major in nursing.

The judging for the contest will be June 20th  at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church.

The coronation will be Wednesday June 27th at  6 p.m. in the grandstand.

For more Rockin’ details about the fair, go to www.thelinncountyfair.com

Accepting Apllications- 2012 Linn County Fair Queen Contest

The Linn County Fair Association is now accepting applications for the 2012 Linn County Fair Queen Contest. The Queen Contest has been a long standing tradition at the Linn County Fair and provides contestants a great experience with other young talented women that are role models in their communities.

The Linn County Fair Queen Contest is open to ladies 16 to 21 years old that reside in Linn County and are an active member of at least one service organization in her community such as 4-H, FFA, Girl Scouts, and church Youth Group. For complete list of contestant qualifications go to www.thelinncountyfair.com/queen-competition.html. It is required that contestants have at least two years of involvement with the Linn County Fair prior to running.

The responsibilities of the Linn County Fair queen includes but not limited to: Being a spokesperson for the fair to help promote it through parades, banquets and other public events. Be present during different fair events from grandstand to livestock events. Represent the Linn County Fair at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines in August. Through the different activities, the queen will help promote and be part of one the fastest growing county fairs not only in Iowa, but in the nation.

This year, as part of the contest, is the ROCKIN’ ROYALTY DAY on June 9^th at 2 pm. This day will consist of interviewing skills/techniques, relaxation and much more for all fair queen contestants. Contestants will feel like a real queen when this day comes to a close while coming away with new interview techniques, networking and public speaking skills.

The contest judging will take place Wednesday June 20^th at 5:00 pm at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church in Marion, IA.

The 2012 queen and princess will be announced and crowned Wednesday, June 27th at the Linn County Fair Cook-out and Opening Program in the grandstand starting at 5:00 P.M.

The contest will help develop many of the skills that are needed to succeed today. The current Queen, Erin Pisarik received the “Miss Personality Plus” award for her great personality and accomplishments at the Iowa State Fair pageant. Past Linn Count Fair Queens and contestants have gone on to be role models and leaders in their communities.

2011 Linn County - Princess Taylor Zumbach and Queen Erin Pisarik

Applications are due by May 15^th. They can be dropped off at the Linn County Extension office in Marion or mailed to the Linn County Fair- Queen Contest, PO Box 329, Central City, IA 52213. NO APPLICATIONS will be accepted by committee members.
Rules and entry forms are available online at www.thelinncountyfair.com/queen-competition.html.

Questions please contact Jennifer Dunn at jenn@thelinncountyfair.com or Kathy Clemens at Kathy@thelinncountyfair.com or by calling 319-929-FAIR (3247).

The Linn County Fair in Central City from June 27^th– July 2^nd, 2012
www.thelinncountyfair.com

13 days to go….2011 Linn County Fair Queen Candidates

I am excited that fair is just around the corner. With that comes a long standing tradition of the Fair Queen. The Linn County Fair Association is proud to announce the 2011 Linn County Fair Queen candidates:

Abigail Chihak is the daughter of Roger and Candace Chihak from Lisbon.  She graduated from Mt. Vernon High School this past spring.  Abigail will be attending Briar Cliff University in fall and double major in pre-med and social work.

Elizabeth Comried of Alburnett is the daughter of Rod and Annette Comried.  She will be a senior at Alburnett High School.  Her future plans are to attend Kirkwood Community College and then transfer to University of Iowa were she plans to study medicine and eventually become a pediatrician.

Taylor Etzel is the daughter of Deb Etzel and Mike Etzel of Alburnett.  She will be a junior at Alburnett High School.  Her future plans are to attend Iowa State University and major in Ag Business.

Erin Pisarik is the daughter of Steve and Susan Pisarik, Mt. Vernon, and will be a senior at Mt. Vernon High School.  Her future plans are to attend a four year college and major in a nursing program.

Taylor Zumbach is the daughter of Louie and Deb Zumbach of Coggon.  She will be a senior at North Linn High School.  Her future plans are to attend a four year college and major in nursing.

The reigning 2010 Linn County Fair Queen, Kim Jordan and Princess, Morgan Lefebure will be handing off their titles at The 2011 Linn County Fair. (left to right) Princess Morgan Lefebure & Queen Kim Jordan

  Kim is the daughter of Jeff and Marcia Jordan, Marion.  Kim is a junior at Iowa State University majoring in Agriculture Communications.

Morgan is the daughter of Dale and Kris Lefebure of Fairfax.  Morgan will be a senior this fall at Prairie High School and plans to attend Kirkwood Community College to become a vet technician.

The judging for the contest was held on June 22^nd at Prairie Chapel United Methodist Church.  The coronation will be Wednesday July 6^th at 6 p.m. in the grandstand as part of the opening program; general public is welcomed and encouraged to attend. For more Red Hot details on the fair, go to www.thelinncountyfair.com

Bucket Bottle Calf Show Results – 2010

Linn County Fair Bucket Bottle Calf Show

Bucket Bottle Calves were exhibited at the Linn County Fair in Central City on Thursday, July 8. Entries included beef and dairy calves. The results are as follows:

Junior Champion – Grace Pisarik, Mt. Vernon

Reserve Junior Champion – Samantha Anderson, Coggon

Intermediate Champion – Mikayla Hartl, Central City

Reserve Intermediate Champion – Karie Nulle, Springville

Senior Champion – Seth Pisarik, Mt. Vernon

Reserve Senior Champion – Erin Pisarik, Mt. Vernon

4-H, the youth component of the Iowa State University Extension, offers opportunities to choose from among fifty different project areas. The 4-H program is open to all urban and rural youth kindergarten through 12^th grade. For more information about 4-H, contact the Linn County Extension Office, 3279 7th Avenue Suite 140, Marion or phone 377-9839.