The Pierce County Fair’s Royal Ambassador Program is a scholarship program designed for young individuals to positively represent the Pierce County Fair throughout the year and the youth organizations the court members may be involved in. This program seeks individuals with a strong commitment to service, a passion for the Fair, and a dedication to their community. Throughout the year, Ambassadors participate in various local events, festivals, and public appearances to promote the Pierce County Fair and engage in community service projects.
The program aims to foster self-confidence, camaraderie, and essential life skills such as public speaking, leadership, and time management.
General Information
- Crowning the Royal Ambassador: Ambassadors will be selected for the Royal Court, with one individual honored as the Royal Ambassador for the Pierce County Fair.
- Informational Zoom Meetings: TBD. To receive the link, please email us at Ambassadors@PierceCountyFair.com.
- Application Deadline: Ensure your application is submitted by midnight on November 30th, 2025.
- In-Person Interviews: Interviews will take place in early December at the Fair office in Graham. Applicants are encouraged to wear business attire.
- Selection/Coronation: The Royal Ambassador and their Court will be chosen on a to-be-determined Selection Day in early February 2025.
The chosen Ambassador will reign for a full year, proudly representing the Fair alongside their fellow Court members. To ensure a fulfilling experience, all selected Court members must attend at least 75% of the events to qualify for their scholarship, which will be awarded at the Fair in August.
If, for any reason, the winner is unable to fulfill their duties, the runner-up will step in. So, be sure to read the updated rules and judging criteria carefully!
Get ready for a year of fun, community, and unforgettable memories!
A Royal Ambassador and their Court are chosen in the Winter to represent the Pierce County Fair at outings and events throughout the Summer. During the August Fair, the Ambassador and their Court are introduced at the Pierce County Fair and awarded with scholarships from the Pierce County Fair Foundation.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be actively involved in the Pierce County Fair.
- Applicants must be between 14 and 18 as of January 2025.
- Applicants must have exhibited in at least one area/project during the Pierce County Fair in 2025.
- Must not have been crowned in the past three years.
What To Expect
Preparing for the Pierce County Fair Royal Ambassador Program
A. Requirements to Participate
• Must be at least 14 years old & no older than 18 years old as of January 1, 2025.
• Applicants must have exhibited in at least one area/project during the 2025 Pierce County Fair and attend the Pierce County Fair in 2026.
• Applicants must be actively involved in the Pierce County Fair.
B. What the members of the Royal Court Do During Their Time Serving on the Court
• Promote the Pierce County Fair (think about the image you want to promote)
• Find something unique to share about the Fair
• Be knowledgeable about the Fair (schedules, activities)
C. Expectations of Court Members
• Appropriate wardrobe and shoes
• Use of appropriate language
• Be professional on social media
• Always have a parent/friend (escort) with you
• Never be afraid to ask questions
• Include all court members
D. Pierce County Fair Royal Ambassador Contest Application (100 points)
• Be thorough and honest
• Put information in the appropriate place on the application
• Check spelling and grammar
• Make a copy of your application for yourself to review
• Send the application in by the deadline
E. Pierce County Fair Royal Ambassador Interview (140 points)
• Business professional wardrobe
• Thank the judges
• Show your true personality
• Be familiar with what you put on your application
• Be sincere and honest
• This contest should not financially burden the contestant or the contestant’s family. There is no obligation to go out and buy a new wardrobe just for this event.
F. Pierce County Fair Royal Ambassador Selection Day (100 points)
• Talent
• Chosen and performed by each Applicant to highlight a little about themselves
• Some examples include dance, music, Public Presentation, floral arrangement demonstration, reciting a poem or short story
• Onstage Question/Formal wear
• Practice walking in the shoes that you are going to wear
• All contestants will be asked the same question and given 2-3 minutes to answer. Contestants will be given the question a couple of weeks in advance to prepare their answer.
• Speak clearly and be yourself
• Answer a peer's question
• Answer a fishbowl question - be sure to stay on topic and answer honestly
What happens next?
G. Before Fair
• Visiting County & Independent Fairs/Festivals
• Attend other fairs during the year, keeping in mind quality vs quantity
• Prepare/research these events to find out what's going on while you're there
• Dress appropriately
• Wear your sash and crown
• Be sure to have someone go with you to visit fairs- this is for your safety
• Take photos
• Attend monthly Ambassador Zoom calls
• Help organize and participate in one community service project as a Royal Court
H. During Fair
• Walk around daily to promote next year’s dates and the Ambassador program
• Be present daily for Royal Ambassador introductions on the Main Stage
Terminology:
Royal Ambassadors – Name of the program
Royal Court – Name for the group of participants of the Royal Ambassador program
Prince – a member of the Royal Court whose identifying pronouns are he/him/his
Princess - a member of the Royal Court whose identifying pronouns are she/her/hers
Ambassador - a member of the Royal Court whose identifying pronouns are they/them/theirs
Advisor – Adult in charge of the Royal Ambassador Program
Chaperone – Adult responsible for Court members at an event
Contact information:
Tanya Peila, Royal Ambassador Advisor - Ambassadors@PierceCountyFair.com
Shelly Bennett, Fair Manager - FairManager@PierceCountyFair.com
2026 Tentative Activity Timeline
Application due November 30, 2025
In-Person Interviews – Early January
Coronation/Selection Day –Early February
JBLM Kids’ Event – Late February
Pierce County Volunteer Recognition Brunch – March 2026, approx. 9 am
JBLM Couples Night Out – Late March
Daffodil Parade – April 2026
Rib Cook-Off – May 2026
Duck Daze Parade – June 2026, at 9 am
Meeker Days – June 2026
Rhubarb Days – Third or Fourth Weekend in June
Eatonville Parade – July 4, 2026, at 11 am
SummerFest – July 2026
Visit one Fair Foundation Meeting - Fourth Wednesday of the Month, before June
Visit one Fair Board Meeting – Second Tuesday of the Month before June