he Guadalupe County Fair Queens Contest has been a part of the Fair for more than 50 years, with the first Fair Queen's Contest being held in 1950.

It is held annually on Saturday during the Guadalupe County Fair and is open to the first 30 girls living in, or attending a school in Guadalupe County who attend a contestant's meeting and present a completed application and an entry fee.

Each contestant will participate in a personal interview with three out-of-town judges prior to the contest. The day of the contest includes an introduction of contestants in formal gowns.

Judging is based on poise, personal appearance, knowledge and involvement in Fair related activities and spontaenous response to related questions. A queen, princess and duchess are chosen to represent the Guadalupe County Fair for that following year. The royalty appears at numerous functions including parades and festivals during their reign.

The Guadalupe County Fair Court for 2007 includes Princess Madeline Zwicke (from left), Queen Emily Warncke and Duchess Candyce Hartmann who were crowned during the 58th Guadalupe County Fair Queen’s Contest at the coliseum.

For more information and contest applications call 830-914-3735 or 512-357-6728.