★ 2026 MISS BCYF QUEEN CONTEST ★

Miss BCYF Queen

A scholarship and leadership opportunity for young women representing Berkeley County's youth organizations.

★ APPLICATIONS OPEN MAY 19 · DUE JULY 1, 2026 ★

Cheyanne Minnick-Buhrts, 65th Miss BCYF Queen

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★ MESSAGE FROM YOUR QUEEN ★

"Being part of the Berkeley County Youth Fair has helped shape who I am."

Since August I've had the pleasure of serving as your 65th Miss Berkeley County Youth Fair. Representing our Youth Fair locally at parades, community events and fair board meetings — being the voice for the youth — to traveling to Charleston, WV to compete has been one of the most meaningful experiences, and I look forward to the remainder of my reign.

The Miss Berkeley County Youth Fair program gives young ladies the opportunity to share their agricultural stories, develop leadership skills, and advocate for the future of agriculture in our community. This experience is more than a competition — it's about building confidence, strengthening communication skills, and becoming an ambassador for agriculture and youth involvement.

If you have a passion for agriculture, a desire to grow as a leader, and want the support of a wonderful organization, I encourage you to sign up for the 66th Miss Berkeley County Youth Fair pageant. Join us in celebrating our agricultural roots and showing what it truly means to be Youth Strong and America Proud. You could be the next ambassador!

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Much Love and Delight,

Cheyanne Minnick-Buhrts

65TH MISS BCYF · 2025–2026

★66TH ANNUAL CONTEST★

Representing the heart of our youth community

The Miss Berkeley County Youth Fair Queen embodies the values of our county's young women — leadership, agriculture, service, and character. The reigning Queen represents BCYF at events throughout her year, may compete for the Miss West Virginia Association of Fairs & Festivals title, and gains voting privileges on the BCYF Board.

Are you eligible to apply?

If all of these apply to you, you can run for Miss BCYF Queen 2026.

Young woman 16–20 years old on or before August 1, 2026
Will not turn 21 before January 1, 2027
Single — never married, no children
Must remain unmarried during reign
Member of 4-H, FFA, FCCLA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or Boys & Girls Club
Will exhibit a project at the 2026 BCYF
In good standing with your organization
Willing to attend reception, judges' interviews, and rehearsal

★WHAT IT INVOLVES★

The role & what comes with it

★ RESPONSIBILITIES

What the Queen does

Attend the tea reception, judges' interviews, and rehearsal
Be present throughout fair week — distribute ribbons and awards
Represent BCYF at community events as scheduled
Maintain composure and conduct that commands respect
Continue exhibiting your livestock or project at the fair
Crown next year's Queen at end of reign

★ WHAT YOU GAIN

Why young women apply

End-of-reign scholarship awarded to outgoing Queen
Eligibility to compete for the Miss WVAFF title
Option to run for Miss West Virginia using your title
Voting privileges on the BCYF Board during reign
Crown, sash, pin, cape, and Queen's keepsake gifts
Public speaking and leadership experience

★CONDUCT & APPEARANCE★

What's expected during your reign

The Miss BCYF Queen represents our youth community at large. These expectations apply during the contest, throughout the reign, and on social media.

1DRESS CODE

No ripped jeans, short shorts, short skirts, halter or strapless tops, exposed midriffs, visible cleavage, or visible tattoos. Full handbook available from the chair.

2BEHAVIOR

No drinking, smoking, or illegal drug use. No profanity or unsportsmanlike conduct. This applies in person and on social media.

3OTHER TITLES

Cannot hold any other WV Fair/Festival title (except WVAFF Queen). School Homecoming/Prom titles are fine. May run for Miss WV at own expense.

4REPRESENTATION

Appearances represent the entire youth community. No endorsing brands, products, or commercial interests — except BCYF-sponsored events.

★HOW IT WORKS★

Application timeline

MAY

★ STEP 1

Applications open

Online application becomes available. Confirm eligibility & start gathering info.

JUL

★ STEP 2

Submit application

Application due electronically by 11:59 PM. Confirmation email follows.

JUL

★ STEP 3

Tea, interviews & rehearsal

1:00 PM at the Sycamore. Required attendance for all contestants.

JUL

★ STEP 4

The contest

7:00 PM at the Indoor Arena — the 66th Miss BCYF Queen is crowned.

★ READY TO APPLY? ★

Apply for Miss BCYF Queen 2026

Applications open May 19, 2026 and must be submitted electronically by July 1, 2026 at 11:59 PM. A confirmation email will be sent once your application is received.

★ Start your application → Ask Casey first

★ MISS BCYF QUEEN CHAIR

Casey Fields

Questions about eligibility, the application, dress code, or your reign? Casey can help.
[email protected]