With just over two weeks remaining to the start of the Ballinasloe October Fair and Festival - the oldest horse fair in Europe - the search is now on to select the 2010 Queen of the Fair.
In keeping with tradition the annual event to select the fair’s queen will be held prior to the fair and marks the countdown to the age old festival in the East Galway town.
Sponsored by the Carlton Shearwater Hotel, the competition to select this year’s queen will be held in the Carlton Shearwater Hotel on Thursday September 23.
“We are delighted to continue our involvement with the Ballinasloe October Horse Fair and Festival and to sponsor the Queen of the Fair event,” said Jacinta Naughten, general manager, Carlton Shearwater Hotel.
“The Carlton Shearwater Hotel Queen of the Fair event is a great opportunity for any young girl to represent their local town at such a prestigious event as the Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival. We would encourage other local businesses and community organisations to enter a representative to support this event,” she concluded.
Compered by Ollie Turner, of Galwaybay FM, the evening promises glamour and entertainment as young ladies from Ballinasloe and the surrounding areas compete to win the coveted Queen of the Fair tiara.
The prize package on offer to the Queen of the Fair includes a cash prize from Ballinasloe October Fair committee, a weekend for two in any Carlton Hotel nationwide, beauty and pamper vouchers from Ballinasloe’s retailers, and direct entry to the 2011 finals of the Galway Rose competition in March of next year. Entry forms are available from Ballinasloe October Fair and Festival secretary on (087 ) 2071869.
