2021 Fair Queen

Cathlene is the 17 year old daughter of Michael and Pamela Moatz of Kutztown, PA. She currently attends Kutztown Area High School and is studying precision and computerized machining at Berks Career and Technology graduating in 2023. She is a consistent horonal student at both of her schools. Her extra curricular activities include FFA and 4-H livestock clubs. Her employment experiences include working at Whirlwind Acres LLC, a dairy farm with 160 milking cows; and Wishbone Valley Ranch, working with eight horses and a variety of farm animals. Her passion with livestock drives her to mentor young exhibitors in her county. In her spare time she reenacts the American Civil War and World War II, as well as spending much of her time in the barn taking care of her variety of livestock.

2021 Alternate Fair Queen

Stephanie is the 20 year old daughter of Steven and Melanie Younker , they reside in bethel on our 70 dairy farm. She graduated from Tulpehocken high school in 2020 and currently works full time at Farmer Boy Ag in Myerstown. Stephanie also has 2 part time milking jobs, Zahncroft and a neighboring dairy farm. When She is not at those,  she helps out on her home farm. Stephanie is an active member in the Junior Holstein Association, and the Tulpehocken FFA. She is a graduating member of Berks County 4-H program where she was a Member of the northern Berks dairy club, dairy beef club, and the swine club. Her favorite hobby is to hangout with my farm friends and go line dancing! Stephanie loves to give back and thanks the fair that holds all of her childhood memories. She beyond thankful to be serving as the Berks County 2021-2022 Alternate Fair Queen!

INTERESTED IN BEING THE NEXT FAIR QUEEN? HERE’S HOW!

The purpose of The Berks County Fair Queen is to promote the Fair, including its history and community impact, while educating the public about the local agricultural industry and strengthening the relationships among youth and adults in both rural and urban settings. Each Fair Queen shall follow the rules adopted by the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs.  Contestant DOES NOT have to be a 4-H or FFA member to compete. 

Rules and Regulations:
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Each contestant must:

1. Be a female who is a U.S. Citizen, a resident of Pennsylvania and living in Berks County.
2. Be at least 16 years of age and not over 20 years old by June 1 of the current year.
3. Have never served as local or state fair queen.
4. Have her parents’ or guardians’ consent.
5. Be single, never married, have had no children & remain so during her reign.
6. Not hold any other State or Local title for any other commodity group or pageant during her reign.
7. Be available/in attendance the entire week of The Berks County Fair.
8. Be available to attend the State competition in Hershey, PA in January.
9. Agree to promote The Berks County Fair in a positive manner throughout her reign.
10. Be available for fair-sanctioned activities throughout her reign including publicity via TV, Newspaper, radio & public appearances.
11. Agree to abide by the Fair Queen Dress Code & Behavior Policy.
12. Provide two (2) wallet-sized colored photos (can be the same) to be used for publicity purposes.  High School or college photos can be used.  Photos become the property of The Berks County Fair.  Include Photographers release if photos were taken professionally and copyrighted.
13. Write an essay on “WHAT THE BERKS COUNTY FAIR MEANS TO MY COMMUNITY.” Essay must be 300 words or less, typewritten and must accompany the application.
14. Give a 3-5 minute speech to the judges on “WHY YOU SHOULD COME TO THE BERKS COUNTY FAIR.”​
15. Complete details can be found in the Fair Queen application packet.  Further information may be obtained by emailing Taylor Pool at fairqueen@theberkscountyfair.com.

Contestants will be judged on the following basis:

• Essay 15
• Personal Interview 30
• Introduction 10
• Speech Presentation 30
• Impromptu Question 15    

TOTAL POSSIBLE POINTS 100