Anyone wishing to see the announcement of the 12 new finalist’s for Minnesota’s 55th annual Princess Kay of the Milky Way is invited to attend the royal luncheon on Sunday, May 18 at the College of St. Benedict in St. Joseph.
The public is invited to attend the luncheon by calling 1-800-338-5160 to purchase tickets at a cost of $15 each. Reservations must be made by Monday, May 12. Those wishing to attend without participating in the meal may do so free of charge and without making reservations.
The three-day event that includes a workshop for the princesses concludes with the announcement of the 12 young women who will compete for Minnesota’s 55th Princess Kay title.
About 80 young women involved in dairy promotion typically participate in the workshops and contest, learning how to educate the public about the passion dairy farmers have for producing wholesome dairy products while caring for the land and animals. Dairy farmers sponsor the event and the dairy princess program through their promotion checkoff organization, Midwest Dairy Association.
Those who opt to compete for a Princess Kay finalist position are judged by an application, a personal interview, a speech and a mock media interview. Princess Kay is selected during the opening of the Minnesota State Fair in August, and the 12 finalists will each have their likenesses carved in butter while fair-goers watch. The butter sculptures are a key attraction at the fair.