Garry Moore Amusements.
Many adult and kids rides and so much more.
Jefferson County Fair Photo Contest
Contest Theme for 2025 ----
"Things That Could Make A Beeline"
Could include a photo of anything that could hastily travel to its destination.
Amateur photographers only.
Prints can be 5 X 7 up to 16 X 20 inches.
Prints must be mounted on foam core or mat board with name, address and phone number on the back side.
NO HARD FRAMES
Photographs can be Black and White or Color (Limit 2 entries per person)
DEADLINE: Thursday July 10, 2025 at 11:00 A.M.
Enter pictures in the Merchants Building
at the Fair .
AWARDS: The first two places will be awarded a $50 bond. Special ribbons for other places.
Contact Bob or Susan Bauer at 402-729-5909 for more details.
The Miss Jefferson County Pageant is a scholarship program that provides a scholarship for a women's education after a year-long reign of service to the community of Jefferson County.
Contestants must be available from July 7th-13th. Practices will take place Monday (July 7th) and Tuesday (July 8th) at Fairbury High School in the evening. On Wednesday, July 9th, contestants will read an essay on their community service projects as well as participate in an interview with our judges. The pageant will take place on Thursday, July 10th at Fairbury High School. This part of the pageant will be the on-stage question and the evening gown portion. Miss Jefferson County and all other title awards will be crowned that evening follow the pageant at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds.
The new Miss Jefferson County will have the opportunity to receive up to a $1000 scholarship. The new Miss Jefferson will need to be present at the fair throughout the weekend of July 11th-13th.
In order to be eligible to compete you must have completed your freshman-senior year of high school, live or attend school within Jefferson County, be single (not married, and without children.
Upon crowning-Miss Jefferson County will be asked to sign a contract adhering to Miss Jefferson County rules.
For any questions, please contact McKehna Bartels-- mbartels@fairburyjeffs.org
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION BY JUNE 30TH, 2025 AT 5:00PM! The Miss Jefferson County Pageant is a Scholarship program that provides a scholarship for a women's education after a year-long reign of service to the community of Jefferson County.
Contestants must be available from July 8th-14th. Practices will take place Monday and Tuesday at the high school. Wednesday, July 10th, contestants will read an essay on their community service as well as participate in an interview with three judges.The pageant will take place July 11th at the Fairbury High School this part of the pageant will be evening gown and on-stage question. Miss Jefferson County will be crowned that evening at the fairgrounds. The new Miss Jefferson County will need to be available to participate in fair activities the following days. The newly crowned Miss Jefferson County will have the opportunity to receive up to a $1000 scholarship.
In order to be eligible to compete you must have completed your freshman- senior year of high school, live or attend school within Jefferson County, be single (not married), and without children.
Upon crowning- Miss Jefferson County will be asked to sign a contract adhering to Miss Jefferson County Rules.
Please contact Madison Moody with any questions!
mmoody@fairburyjeffs.org
PLEASE FILL OUT THIS APPLICATION BY June 30th at 5:00 p.m.
Thursday- Saturday
East of Swine Barn
Friday, July 11 at 4-H Building, 7 p.m.
Bring your rate collectible antiques for an evaluation.
Saturday, July 12, Dance Floor at 4:30 p.m. for check in, event at 5 p.m.
Youth & Adult
Thursday, July 10,4-H Building, at 6:30 p.m.