Seven young ladies will compete for the title of Clay County Fair Queen on Sunday, May 1 at the Clay County Regional Events Center.

Contestants include: Rebekah Buettner of Webb, daughter of Beau and Sara Buettner; Autumn Erdman, of Spencer, daughter of Terry and Jolene Hansen and Bob Erdman; Lizzy Findling, of Royal, the daughter of Jennifer Findling; Bri Holt, of Spencer, the daughter of Jason and Laura Holt; Laci Seymour, of Spencer, the daughter of Tifany and Jeremy Thiesen and Robert and Ronda Seymour; Kamdyn Van Gelder, of Spencer, the daughter of Jay and Shantel Van Gelder; and Ellie Wallace, of Spencer, the daughter of Brad and Ruth Wallace.

The contest will conclude with the pageant, including the self-expression portion of the contest and crowning, at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public.

The queen will represent the fair at area parades, the Iowa State Fair during the queen contest, selected celebrations during the summer, and the Clay County Fair in September.

Candidates will be judged on personality, attitude and awareness, leadership and citizenship, contribution to the community, overall appearance, charm, poise and self-expression.