Contestants are being sought for the 2016 Macoupin County Fair Pageant.

To be eligible, all Miss and Junior Miss contestants must reside in or attend school in Macoupin County. Miss contestants must be 16 to 22 years old by January of 2017. Junior Miss contestants must be 11 to 13 years old. In addition, the contestant must not be entering the Freshman year of high school in the fall of 2016.

The 2016 pageant will take place on Wednesday, July 6th where Miss contestants will compete in personal interview, swimwear and evening gown competions. Junior Miss contestants will competer in personal interview, sportswear and party dress competitions. The 2016 Queen and runners-up will receive cash gifts along with a number of prizes from local businesses around the county.

Those interested should contact Hilary Lunt at 217-502-2173.