Wow can you believe that it's the begining of a new year already! I know I can’t. It seems like yesterday it was summer and I was getting my animals and everything ready for the Huntingdon County Fair. Lately I've been getting ready for State Pageant which starts this Thursday the 20th! I have to be in Hershey by 2 pm for orientation with the 56 other Queens, so until then I’ll be spending the morning getting pampered so I’m ready to compete. Thursday night is the Evening Gown/Introduction Competition, where I will have to go on stage in front of about 1,000 people and give an Introduction. After that is the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Annual Banquet. Then it’s time to relax and prepare myself for the rest of the competition. Friday is an extremely busy day at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. In the morning I will be getting myself ready for my Interview with the judges. After that each Queen is assigned a shift at the Queen Raffle Basket Fundraising Program. Once that’s finished I must attend a Banquet with the other Contestants and the Judges. After that you’d think I’d be done for the day but no. Then the other contestant’s and I are off to the 2010 Pennsylvania State Fair Queen Casey Hall’s Party. After that I’ll be able to get some rest to prepare for the Coronation Saturday Evening. On Saturday morning I will be giving my speech to the judges. After that I have the day to attend seminars and get pampered for the Coronation. Saturday night I will be attending the Coronation Banquet with about 2,000-4,000 other people. This year is the 25th Annual State Fair Queen Coronation so it is very special. It is also very special for me because Jim Davis, our Fair Board President is also the State Fair Board President and this is his last year as the State Fair Board President, so I have been working really hard because I would love to be the first girl from Huntingdon County to be the PA State Fair Queen and how awesome would it be to win this not only for myself, but for Jim and the rest of the Huntingdon County Fair Board. After the meal comes the Coronation. Once all the Queens are introduced and on stage, the Top 5 will be announced and they will be asked to answer an impromptu question. Hopefully I’ll be one of them!
I am very thankful to have a wonderful family and support system that supports me in this journey. My coordinators Amy, Billie Jo, and Linda have been wonderful at helping me prepare for this experience and conducting my scrapbook. They are a wonderful group of ladies that make the Huntingdon County Fair Queen Program a success, each and every year.
I will be updating my blog every chance I get down at Hershey, so be sure to check it out! Hopefully Saturday Night you can check in and I'll have some very exciting news. "It's just a dream unless you believe" and I, as well as many others believe that I can do this! But whatever happens happens and I'll know that I tried my best and that's all that matters. :)
Until Next Time,
Marra A. Aurand
2011 Huntingdon County Fair Queen
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