Hello everyone. My name is Danielle Schneider and I have had the privilege of being the 2018 Green County Fairest of the Fair. 

The search for applicants for the 2019 Green County Fairest of the Fair is on. Being this year’s Green County Fairest of the Fair has been a blast. As Fairest I had the opportunity to prepare a radio advertisement, write newspaper articles and socialize with people from various aspects of the fair industry. The most important thing that I have learned throughout this experience is the countless amount of dedication and planning that goes into preparing for the fair. When crowned Fairest of the Fair, it was in the middle of the planning process, and as the time went on I saw how the plans were falling in place. I enjoyed learning about the industry and getting to meet 40 other counties’ fairest in Wisconsin. These 40 other girls and myself were competing for the 2019 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair. 

I may not have been in the top 10, but there was so much to take from the competition. 

I learned that no two fairs are alike. I also learned that there are so many possibilities for entertainment, exhibits and activities to be held at the fair and how the committee decides what is going to bring the most joy to the people who visit. Besides learning about the fair, I was also taught many other lifelong skills. For anyone who is interested in applying for the 2019 Green County fairest of the fair, applications are available. As Fairest, you will serve as the official ambassador of the Green County Fair, as well as participate in promotional and media events for the fair. You will also compete for the 2020 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair position at the Wisconsin Association of Fairs Convention in January 2020.

The requirements for the Green County fairest of the fair are: you must be a male or female who was 18 years old as of Jan. 1, be a resident of Green County and have a valid driver’s license. Duties include attending promotional events and a commitment to attend pre-fair and fair week activities. As fairest of the fair you are expected to write newspaper articles, a radio spot and post pictures and announcements on social media. The application deadline is May 1. For more information and the application, please go to greencountyfair.net under the fair tab find the fairest of the fair link. It is an experience of a lifetime! 

I would like to end by thanking everyone, and the Green County Fair, for their support. A special thank you to the Fairest sponsor, Muhllkuch Electric. 

— Danielle Schneider is the 2018 Green County Fairest of the Fair.