Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation: 2008
Applications are now being accepted for the title of Maine Wild Blueberry Queen. The coronation will be held on Sunday, August 17th, 2008. All contestants for the coronation will be available to meet the public on Sunday, opening day of Union Fair week, August 17 - 23.
Click here for the Printable entry form.
The 2006 Wild Blueberry Queen will receive a $1,500.00 cash award, trophy, and roses. The Crown Princess will receive a $500.00 cash award, trophy, and roses. Miss Congeniality will receive a $200.00 cash award, trophy, and roses. Cash awards are donated by the Union Fair, the Maine Blueberry Commission, and the Wild Blueberry Association of North America. Trophies are donated by Union Fair and Rockwell-Funorama Amusements. Crowns are donated by Rockwell-Funorama Amusements. The Queen's portraits are donated by Fenns Fotographics of Washington.
Contestant Qualifications:
- 17 -22 years of age
- High School graduate
- Maine Resident
- Single
- Must not hold or be vying for another title by application closing date
- Must be available for appearances during reign
- Sponsorship by a Maine Wild Blueberry Grower of Processor
The Maine Wild Blueberry Queen is an important ambassador of Maine's Wild Blueberry Industry. Appearances by the queen are designed to promote Maine's Wild Blueberrys and Union Fair, host of the 48th annual Maine Wild Blueberry Festival. The queen will appear in statewide parades, special state events, various charitable events, and tour blueberry processing plants.
Interested individuals should contact Cindy Burns for information. Send information requests to Maine Wild Blueberry Queen Coronation, 265 Cole Road, Union, Maine 04862-5206; or phone 207-785-4173.
Click here for the Printable entry form.
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