Miss Georgia Mountain Fair
Annual contest looking for contestants

The Georgia Mountain Fair is looking for contestants to participate in this year's Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant, held Monday, July 23 in Anderson Music Hall. Applicants must be between the ages of 17 and 24 and a resident or full-time high school/college student in Towns, Union, Rabun, White, Habersham, Lumpkin, Fannin or Stephens Counties in Georgia or Clay or Cherokee Counties in North Carolina.

The pageant will be judged in five categories including a personal interview with judges (30 percent); one-piece swimsuit (10 percent); evening gown (20 percent); stage question (20 percent) and overall presentation (20 percent). Contestants will also have the option of participating in the talent portion of the competition. After all tally sheets are turned in by the judges, the talent portion of the pageant will begin. A special cash award and plaque will be given to the talent winner. Judges will not have prior knowledge as to which contestants will perform talent, and judging will only be based on talent and showmanship.

To apply to the Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant and review the official rules and regulations, visit www.GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com. Select "2007 Events" on the homepage, click the "Miss Georgia Mountain Fair" link and download the application. All applications must be submitted to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds' office or emailed to lisa2ned@alltel.net by Friday, July 13.

For additional pageant information, contact Lisa Bryant at (706) 379-2354 or lisa2ned@alltel.net.

Awards: Winner: $200 & Merchandise Prizes, 1st Runner-up: $100, 2nd Runnerup: $50, Miss Congeniality: $35, Talent Winner: $75, All Contestants: $15.

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