Waupaca County Fairest of the Fair
Fairest of the Fair Applications
Applications must be submitted/postmarked by May 17, 2020. Applicants must be 18 years of age as of January 1, 2020. The selection process will include both an individual interview and group interview will take place in June at the Masonic Center in Manawa. This is the Fairest of the Fair Competition, where the 2020 Fairest of the Fair will be announced, and therefore is mandatory for all applicants.
About Fairest of the Fair
The Waupaca County Fairest of the Fair serves as the official ambassador of the Waupaca County Fair, representing and promoting the Fair at local events throughout the year. The Waupaca County Fairest of the Fair also makes daily appearances during the week of the Fair. The Fairest program provides an opportunity to applicants to grow in public speaking, etiquette, confidence, presentations, interviews and more!
2019 Fairest of the Fair

Past Fairest of the Fairs
- 2018 Fairest of the Fair Leah Piotter
- 2017 Fairest of the Fair Sydney Brooks
- 2016 Fairest of the Fair Kristi Sawall
- 2015 Fairest of the Fair Kayla Mischke
- 2014 Fairest of the Fair Wendy Bricco-Meske
- 2013 Fairest of the Fair Cassandra Philippon
- 2012 Fairest of the Fair, Sarah Roland with her parents Ned and Amy Roland
- 2011 Fairest of the Fair Kayla Oberstadt – 3rd Runner Up and Miss Congeniality
- Amy (Manske) Eckelberg 2010 Fairest of the Fair with her parents Kathy and Matt Manske. Amy was 1st Runner Up at State convention
- Bree Ceranske Flatter 2009 Fairest of the Fair Selected by her fellow contestants as Miss Congeniality at state Convention.
- Melissa Ploeckelman 2008 Fairest of the Fair and Amie Stillman, Waupaca County Fairest of the Fair 2008
2007 | Nicole Star |
2006 | Miranda Bartel |
2005 | Katie (Kempf) Mortenson |
2004 | Jackie (Polzin) Hager |
2003 | Olivia (Thoma) Halbur |
2002 | Bonnie (Morack) Melin |
2001 | Sara (Behm) Knoespel |
2000-1994 | Suspended |
1993 | Taren Wayerski |
1992 | DeAnna Kutchenriter |
1991 | Jenny (Schmoldt) Potter |
1990 | Deb Most |
1989 | Kelly (Koplien) Beyer |
1988 | Jennifer (Wepner) Uttech |
1987 | Holly (Larsen) Thontlin |
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Animal Haven Zoo | All Seasons Photography |
CHS Larsen Cooperative | Chuck McDaniel – Rural Mutual Insurance Company |
Dockside Designs | Farmers State Bank |
Fletcher’s Jewelry | First National Bank |
First State Bank | Hidden Waters Golf Course |
Kay Hillskotter | Klein Automotive |
Manawa Masonic Center | Manske Family Farms |
New London Festival Foods | Office Outfitters |
Plach Automotive | Premier Community Bank |
Premier Petals | Neuville Motors |
Northstar Promotions | R& L Electric Motor Service |
Sav-Half Greeting Cards | Scouting Inc. |
Walgreens | Waupaca County Fair |
Waupaca County Farm Bureau | Waupaca Mobil Travel Center |
Waupaca Rotary International | Waupaca Piggly Wiggly |
If you know of a local business that may be interested in supporting the Waupaca County Fairest of the Fair program, please email wcfairestcoordinator@gmail.com!
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