Eight women are running for this year's Fond du Lac County Fairest of the Fair.

The winner will be crowned during a daylong event on Sunday, May 23, at Northwinds Supper Club on Highway 45 in Eden. Tickets aren't available to the general public this year.

The winner is expected to attend all five days of the Fond du Lac County Fair and be on hand for impromptu appearances, according to contest rules. She will attend events to promote the Fair and compete for State Fairest of the Fair at the Wisconsin Association of State Fairs Convention in January 2011.

Fairest of the Fair was traditionally announced before the first concert on the Grandstand during the Fair. Holding the coronation ceremony early will give her more opportunities to promote the event, organizers said.

This year's County Fair will be held July 20 to 25.

Here are the contestants:

Rose Gudex

• Hometown: Campbellsport
• Age: 20
• Parents: Ken and Karen Gudex
• Education: 2008 graduate of Campbellsport High School, majoring in agriculture education at University of Wisconsin-River Falls.
• Work: Sales associate at Kountry Korners.

  Jennifer Kindschuh

• Hometown: Brownsville
• Age: 20
• Parents: David and Dianne Kindschuh
• Education: 2008 graduate of Lomira High School, attending Moraine Park Technical College. Hopes to pursue an associate degree in applied science and a veterinary technician degree at MATC in Madison.
• Work: Hired hand at Sterling Stock Farm in rural Brownsville.

  Angela Kochan

• Hometown: Fond du Lac
• Age: 19
• Parents: Joe and Kathy Kochan
• Education: 2009 graduate of Fond du Lac High School. Pursuing a degree in family and consumer sciences education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
• Work: Cashier/utility employee at Roundy's Pick 'n Save in Fond du Lac.

  Catherine Koffman

• Hometown: Eden
• Age: 19
• Parents: James and Cynthia Koffman
• Education: Winnebago Lutheran Academy graduate, junior at Marian University, pursuing a bachelor's degree in social work.
• Work: Dishwasher, waitress helper and banquet server at Northwinds Supper Club.

  Kristin Kohlmann

• Hometown: Oakfield
• Age: 19
• Parents: Leigh and Wally Kohlmann
• Education: 2009 graduate of Oakfield High School, attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison in hopes of becoming a physician.
• Work: Research assistant for Reed Lab.

  Rikki Ruplinger

• Hometown: Mount Calvary
• Age: 19
• Parents: Ed and Mary Ruplinger
• Education: 2009 graduate of Campbellsport High School, attending the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac. Plans to transfer to UW-Oshkosh and pursue a double major in elementary education and Spanish.
• Work: Part-time employee at U.S. Cellular. This August, will again serve as assistant youth educator for the Discover Barn Yard at the Wisconsin State Fair.

  Kelly Wondra

• Hometown: Lomira
• Age: 19
• Parents: Steve and Lori Reilly
• Education: 2008 graduate of Campbellsport High School, 2009 graduate of Advanced College of Cosmetology in Waupun.
• Work: Hairstylist at Mary's on Main, waitress at Northwinds Supper Club and assistant track and field coach at Campbellsport High School.

  Jeanna Zuelke

• Hometown: Oakfield
• Age: 19
• Parents: Barry and Lynn Zuelke
• Education: 2008 graduate of Winnebago Lutheran Academy. Holds an associate degree from the University of Wisconsin-Fond du Lac. Will attend UW-Green Bay this fall, pursuing a degree in social work. Hopes to complete a master's degree at UW-Milwaukee.
• Work: Employed at C&M Kraft Dairy Farm and occasionally assists with Going Beyond Travel out of Milwaukee.