Monticello, Iowa

2023 Cowgirl Queen Contest

At the Jones County Equestrian Center
800 N. Maple Street (Berndes Center Gate)

MONDAY JULY 17 2023 6:30 PM

Check-In: 5:30-6:00PM

Cowgirl Queen Divisions
GJCF Junior Cowgirl Queen
** Contestant must be 10-15 years old, determined as of January 1 of the year of the contest, a resident of Jones County or actively participate in the Great Jones County Fair (may live in a Jones County borderline town.) Previous year Junior Cowgirl Queen is not eligible.

GJCF Senior Cowgirl Queen
** Contestant must be 16-26 years old, determined as of January 1 of the year of the contest, a resident of Jones County or actively participate in the Great Jones County fair (may live in a Jones County borderline town). Previous year Senior Cowgirl Queen is not eligible.

GJCF Cowgirl Princess
** Contestant must be 10 years old and under, a resident of Jones County or actively participate in the Great Jones County fair (may live in a Jones County borderline town).

Competition
** Register by filling out the following form https://forms.gle/mP7fJXzauY6fkhii6 Contestant registration must be received by June 26th.
** Each age division will compete separately.
** Judging will be based 50% on beauty, attractiveness, and appropriateness of Western attire and 50% on horsemanship (horses not to count), “Queen Salute” and a pattern.
** Winners will be announced at the end of the event and work with director to file paperwork to compete at State Fair in August.
** Each winner will need to provide a copy of their birth certificate to submit with application for state competition.

Sponsorship
** The GJCF will cover the cost of entry to and parking pass for the state competition
**Please do NOT compete for this title if you are unable to compete at State Fair
** Each winner will also receive a sash and a crown
** Each winner will receive a cash prize as well
** Each participant will receive a prize(s) for competing

Jones County Beef Producers will be announcing the 2023 Beef Ambassadors during the program.

For more information on the State competition, visit https://www.iowastatefair.org/participate/competition and select “horse and pony”

Questions?

Contact Heidi Hall: 563-543-6583 | hfgansen@gmail.com