Maryland Lamb and Wool Queen Contest

The 2013 Maryland Lamb & Wool Queen and Princesses will be chosen at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival. These young ladies will represent the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association and help to promote sheep and wool during the following year.

Qualifications

1. Must be between the ages of 14 and 18 inclusive
2. Must be active in some area of sheep or wool production: purebreds, commercial, 4-H or FFA project, spinning, etc.
3. Must be a resident of the state of Maryland

Responsibilities

1. Participate actively at the Maryland Sheep & Wool Festival
2. Assist at the Maryland Wool Pool (2 days in June)
3. Attend and help with the county fairs, Maryland State Fair, and the Eastern National Livestock Show
4. Assist with the Maryland State Fair’s Lead Class
5. Give a report of activities at the Maryland Sheep Breeders annual banquet in October
6. Promote Lamb and Wool in a variety of other ways: 4-H clubs, Ag Week displays, etc.
7. Assist with the 2014 Maryland Lamb & Wool Queen Contest

Criteria for Selection

1. Poise and ease of contestant
2. Apparent zest or stagepresence of contestant
3. Previous background and activities with sheep and wool
4. Knowledge of the sheep and wool industry
5. Public speaking ability

Prizes

Gifts will be awarded to all contestants.

The Queen will receive a cash award of $100.00 from the Festival and slippers from H. Trawitz & Sons.

The Princesses will each receive a cash award of $50.