FARMINGTON — Contestants and judges are needed for the 11th annual Miss Farmington Fair Pageant, to be held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18, at the Farmington Fair Grounds. Preparation, rehearsals and interview competitions will take place during the day beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Young ladies who reside in Franklin County and are between the ages of 7 and 18 are welcome to participate and compete for the titles of Miss Farmington Fair (15-18), Junior Miss Farmington Fair(11-14), Little Miss Farmington Fair (7-10) and Miss Hospitality (for the young lady who is most active in participation in the fair itself). Prizes also awarded for each category of competition in each age group as well as essay and runners-up prizes.

Contestants will be judged in interview, talent and formal presentation. All contestants should plan to wear some sort of combination of black and white for the opening number.

A snack and pizza will be provided to the girls during the day and cash prizes will be awarded from the Franklin County Agricultural Society.

Judges are also needed for the interview at 1:30 and the evening competition at 6:30.

To be considered as a judge or for an application to compete, call Lisa Bird at 839-5578 or email her at LBIRD@maine.rr.com.

Deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 16.

Past queens are encouraged to attend in crown and banner and are welcome to perform the opening number and their own talent.