The Miss McHenry County Pageant will again be open to all women between the ages of 16-21 that reside in McHenry County.

The queen will receive a $2,000 scholarship, numerous donated gifts and entry fee for the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield. The first runner-up will receive a $750 scholarship and the second runner-up wil receive a $250 scholarship.

To qualify, a contestant must be a U.S. citizen, reside in McHenry County, single, never married, divorced, or had a marriage annulled.

The contestant must have a sponsor such as a community organization, business, or any service organization and pay a $100 entry fee on or before June 7, 2009. The first 20 applications will be accepted.

The pageant will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the McHenry County Fair.

Miss McHenry County will serve as an ambassador during the McHenry County Fair, which will be held August 5-9, 2009.

For informatin contact Linda Zielinski (847) 669-5980 or refer to the Official Rules