To the Editor:

The Altamont Fair is thrilled to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Miss Altamont Fair Pageant, celebrating the grace, confidence, and community spirit of young ladies and women from Albany, Schenectady, and Greene counties.

The pageant will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 10 a.m. at the Altamont fairgrounds. This beloved tradition provides contestants an opportunity to showcase their talents, poise, and passion for our community.

Pageant categories include:

— Mrs. Altamont Fair (age 18 and older, married);

— Ms. Altamont Fair (26 and older, unmarried);

— Miss Altamont Fair (18 to 25 year old, unmarried);

— Junior Miss Altamont Fair (14 to 17);

— Tween Miss Altamont Fair (11 to 13);

— Young Miss Altamont Fair (8 to 11); and

— Little Miss Altamont Fair (5 to 7).

Applications are available at www.altamontfair.com and must be submitted by Aug. 6 by 2 p.m.

For more information, please contact Mary Fronk or Joan Sears, the Pageant Team leaders, at 518- 713-8102 or 518-630-8769, or email .

This is more than a pageant; it’s a chance to grow, meet new friends, and create lifelong memories. Whether you’ve dreamed of wearing a crown or simply want to experience something new, we encourage you to apply and join the fun! 

Mary Fronk

Director

Miss Altamont Fair