Call for Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant 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 orCherokee Counties in North Carolina.

The pageant will be judged in five categories including a personal interview with judges (30 percent); onepiece 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.GeorgiaMountainFairgr ounds.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.

Address: The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Attn: Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant Coordinator

P.O. Box 444

Hiawassee, GA 30546

Awards: Winner: $200 & Merchandise Prizes

1st Runner-up: $100 2nd Runner-up: $50 Miss Congeniality: $35 Talent Winner: $75

All Contestants: $15

The Georgia Mountain Fair, now in its 57th year, is a landmark event for the mountain community of Hiawassee and takes place July 18 - 29. From carnival rides, educational demonstrations, pony rides and a juried arts & crafts show near the Pioneer Villageto entertaining musical performances, agricultural and antique shows and the ever-popular Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant, there is truly something for everyone. Admission is $8 ($2 parking), and children under 10 are free. A discounted FunFair Weekend Pass is also available for purchase. A complete schedule of events including special discount days and musical performance times can be found by visiting www.GeorgiaMountainFairgr ounds.com