2010 Bay Port Festival King & Queen

Official Rules

1. Applicants must be a resident of Huron County or Fairhaven township or a student or graduated of one of the following schools.

2. Candidates must be at least entering their senior year of high school and may not be older than 23 during their reign. Candidates must never have been married and have no minor dependents. Candidates must also remain unmarried for their entire reign.

3. Candidates must be friendly, courteous, and not use tobacco, alcoholic beverages, or drugs when appearing at official functions as Bay Port royalty.

4. An application form must be have been completed and received by the entry deadline in order for an applicant to be eligible for contest. DEADLINE IS JULY 18, 2010.

5. Applicants must attend an interview before the official luncheon. Applicant will be contacted with further information in regards to time and dated of interview.

6. Candidate must appear on stage in formal attire on Friday August 6, 2010 at 6:30 pm at the Bay Port Festival crowning. After the crowning, the King & Queen may choose to make a short speech.

7. Candidates, if chosen, will be required to attend the official luncheon the following year to give a short speech to the candidates regarding their past year's experiences as a representative of Bay Port.

8. Candidates, if chosen, must be committed to serving as Bay Port royalty or attendant for a full 12 months from the crowning. This may included as many as 7 official appearances including, but not limited to parades, festivals, and events. This will require the royalty to be available on weekends:

9. The outgoing King and Queen will be present at the 2011 crowning ceremony in order to pass the crown to the incoming Prince and Princess.

10. In order to received the full scholarship amount, candidates must attend all 4 parades, attend the luncheon for the following year, and crown the 2011 royalty. If unable to attend one of the events, missed time can be made up at the following year's festival by working under the Fish Sandwich tent for 3 hours per event missed. After the year is complete, the scholarship will be granted.

Contact Nicole Kinde at (989) 415-4010 or witney28@yahoo.com for more information or on application packet.