Wheat Land Communities' Fair seeks royalty applicants

The Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Board is accepting applications for 2019 fair royalty. Three positions are open to young ladies, 14-18 years of age who live within the boundaries of the Lind, Ritzville and Washtucna School Districts and are currently enrolled in school, entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2019.

Those selected to represent the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair will be the official hostesses at this years’ fair, which will be held Labor Day weekend, August 29th through September 1, 2019. The royalty will help with fair entries, presentation of ribbons and awards as well as assist with the livestock auction. The fair royalty will also appear in area parades this summer.

Announcement of the 2019 royalty will be made at the annual Wampum fundraising event, which will be held on April 27, 2019 in the Knuth building at the fairgrounds.

Judging is completed prior to Wampum and is based on application information, personal interview and presentation of a 200-250 word essay on “The Value of Wheat Land Communities’ Fair to the communities of Ritzville, Lind and Washtucna.” Applications are available by contacting Janet Manke at 509-660-0495 before April 8, 2019.