The 53rd Miss California Mid-State Fair Pageant will open the California Mid-State Fair on Wednesday, July 19. The pageant is a favorite with fair-goers and will take place on the Frontier Stage at 6 p.m.
All eight contestants from all over San Luis Obispo County will participate in four categories, an interview regarding what they would change or add to the fair, the talent portion, evening gown, and the final question of the night.
Like years prior, the crowned queen will receive a $1,000 scholarship, first runner-up will receive a $500 scholarship, and second runner-up will receive a $250 scholarship. Additionally, Miss Congeniality and the highest points in all categories receive $100.
One of the 8 girls, Evelyn Velasquez, second from right, is a recent Templeton High School graduate. Here were her answers to the questions posed to her by the Atascadero News:
- School graduated from/headed to next: I graduated from Templeton High School.
- Talent in the pageant: I am performing a cheer routine.
- Favorite thing to do in SLO County: My favorite thing to do in SLO County is go shopping in downtown SLO with my friends.
- Theme song for your life: My theme song would be “Matilda” by Harry Styles.
Article courtesy Atascadero News/Paso Robles Press; Photo by Kellee Jean Photography