FARMINGTON — Applications are being accepted for the 19th annual Miss Farmington Fair Pageant being held at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, at the Farmington Fair Grounds.

Deadline for applications is Friday, Sept. 14.

Preparation, rehearsals and interview competitions will take place beginning at 1:30 p.m.

Those from Franklin County and the surrounding area who are between the ages of 7 and 22 are eligible to compete for the titles of Miss Farmington Fair Collegiate (ages 19-22); Miss Farmington Fair (ages 15-18); Junior Miss Farmington Fair (11-14); Little Miss Farmington Fair (7-10); and Miss Hospitality, for the young lady who is most active in participation in the fair itself.

Contestants will be judged in interview, talent and formal presentation.

Prizes are awarded for each category in each age group, as well as essay, Miss Congeniality and runners-up prizes.

Snacks and pizza will be provided to the contestants during the day and some cash prizes will be awarded from the Franklin County Agricultural Society.

Past queens are encouraged to attend in crown and banner, and are welcome to perform the opening number and their own talent.

Those interested in being a judge should send a letter to lbird@maine.rr.com for details.

For an application, call Lisa Bird at 207-839-5578 or email: lbird@maine.rr.com.

For more information go to facebook.com/missfarmingtonfair.

Winners of the 2017 Miss Farmington Fair Pageant are Miss Farmington Fair Kayla Adams, center, of Livermore, Junior Miss Farmington Fair Madison Contreras, left, of Phillips and Little Miss Farmington Fair, Mackenzie Gibbons of Farmington.

Contestants competed in the Miss Farmington Fair Pageant in September 2017.