Do you live in North Dakota and want to see royalty? Then order your tickets today the 62nd annual North Dakota dairy princesses pageant. Held at the North Dakota All Seasons Arena at the fairgrounds in Minot, N.D. on July 23 at 7 p.m., the coronation is open to the public. The $15 tickets can be reserved by calling Char Hovland at 1-800-338-5160 by July 18.
Four women will compete for the chance to serve as the goodwill ambassador for the dairy industry and make public relations appearances over the course of the next year. The contestants for this year’s contest are:
* Ashley Kohler, daughter of Gary and Julie Kohler of Benedict;
* Sarah Holle, daughter of Charles and Catherine Holle of New Salem;
* Shelby Bohnenkamp, daughter of Bob and Mary Bohnenkamp of Milnor; and
* Kelsey Ledger, daughter of Kim and Charlie Ledger of Bismarck.
Candidates are judged on their personality, enthusiasm for dairy promotion, knowledge of the dairy industry and communications skills. The winner receives a $400 scholarship and the first runner-up receives a $200 scholarship. An additional $500 scholarship provided by Midwest Dairy Association is awarded to one contestant regardless of the contest results.