Entries are now being accepted for the 2025 Hamilton County Fair Queen Contest.

Girls whose legal residence is in Hamilton County or girls who live in an adjoining county but participate in the majority of her activities in Hamilton County are eligible.

Contestants must be at least 16 years old and not more than 21 on the first day of the Iowa State Fair, which is August 7 this year.

Judging will take place on July 19.

Coronation of the 2025 Fair Queen will be the evening of July 23 during the Hamilton County Fair.

The contest is limited to the first 16 entries.

Complete rules and entry forms are available in the 2025 Hamilton County Fair Book or by contacting Fair Queen Committee members: Kim Schaa, 515-290-5815; Kathleen Hay, 515-832-5291; Carla Johnson, 515-835-2418; Nikki Ehn, 515-729-6402; or Ashley Burtnett, 515-835-0686.