Miss Spring Mountain Festival Pageant

Contestant Contract

Must be signed and mailed with the completed entry packet.

Contestant certifies and/or agrees to the following: I attest that I am a naturally born female. I am a citizen of
the United States of America and a legal resident of the State of West Virginia; I have never been married, had
a marriage annulled, am not currently pregnant, have not adopted a child or have never borne a child. I agree
to remain single during my reign, agree not to become pregnant and understand that if either of these occurs
this contract will become null and void. I attest that I have reached my 16 th birthday by January 1, 2021 and
will not have passed my 22nd birthday on or before January 1, 2021; that I am of good moral character; that I
have not been convicted of any major crime; that I have not heretofore made any legal obligations that would
prevent or limit my participation as Titlist and that I am not the current titleholder nor never have been Miss
West Virginia Association of Fairs and Festivals.

I agree that I am satisfied with the manner in which the pageant and judging was conducted and that all
information provided on my entry form in true and correct.

I agree to cooperate with the duty appointed to me by the director of the pageant.

I understand that I must be present at the rehearsal (to be announced) to participate in the pageant and no
exceptions will be made. Tardiness for any phase of the pageant will not be tolerated and points may be
deducted.

I agree to reign over the Spring Mountain Festival and participate in all activities required by said event. I will
participate in the Festival parade by riding on the Chamber’s float.

If I am chosen as Queen, I understand that I am expected to represent the Spring Mountain Festival in the
WV Fairs & Festival Pageant in Charleston, WV in January 2021. I will also make arrangements to ride in the
parades and other events outlined below unless advance arrangements due to extenuating circumstances have
been approved by the pageant director.

Other events to attend include: Fourth of July Parade, Tri-County Fair Parade, WV Poultry Parade, Treasure
Mtn. Festival Parade, Old Time Christmas Parade, and Old Time Christmas Event. I will be responsible for
providing my own transportation for these listed parades.

If selected as Queen. I agree not to enter or participate, as a contestant, in any pageant or contest during the
term of this agreement.

While wearing my crown and/or sash I will always conduct myself in the manner that is fitting of the
representative of the Spring Mountain Festival and the Grant County Chamber of Commerce. The queen shall
not wear the crown and/or sash and/or represent the pageant/festival at any other events/activities unless she
obtains permission for the pageant director prior to doing so.
I agree not to be photographed as the reigning Titlist, with or without the crown and banner/sash, for any
publication, including calendars, without written consent from the pageant director.

I certify that I have not participated in any activities that would be embarrassing to me and /or the Association
prior to this agreement. I also agree that if during my year of reign, I do engage in any such activity, including
being arrested and charged with a crime, the Association shall have the right to declare my title void and I will
return all prizes and/or awards to the association.

I will not make statements containing inappropriate or profane language. In addition, I agree not to post
pictures or videos of myself dressed inappropriate, drinking alcoholic beverages or making inappropriate
gestures.

I give permission to the Grant County Chamber of Commerce and any of its representatives to sue my
photograph for publicity, news articles, or other pageant purposes in print media, social media (facebook,
twitter, and the like), and website purposes.

I agree to hold harmless the Grant County Chamber of Commerce and the Spring Mountain Festival Committee
and any of its representatives in case of an accident. My parent(s) or guardian(s) will provide any/and/all
medical expenses incurred by myself as Titlist.

With my signature I certify I have read this agreement and understand it. I further understand that in the
event I do not fulfill any of the above agreements, unless extenuating circumstances prevail, the pageant
committee shall have the right to terminate this agreement and select a successor at its discretion. In the
event this would occur, final prizes would not be awarded. The Chamber Board shall define extenuating
circumstances and determine final termination.

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Contestant Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date

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Pageant Director Signature Date

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Chamber Representative Signature Date