Midwest Rose 2010
We are looking for young ladies, age 18-27, of Irish heritage that would like to represent the Midwest in Tralee Ireland at the Rose of Tralee International Festival. The winner of the Midwest Rose of Tralee will represent the Irish American community and the entire Midwest as she competes for the “International Rose of Tralee” title with other candidates from all over the world.
Click here for a Preliminary Rose Application. Please fill this out completely and mail to the address listed and a 3X5 photo. Please hurry, as there are only 30 spots available. You must have your FREE preliminary application in the hands of the Midwest Rose of Tralee Committee no later than February 22, 2010. If you are chosen as one of the finalists, you must secure a $300.00 sponsorship fee for your entry into the Midwest Contest to be held on March 12, 2010 during the Southside Irish Festival weekend. Under the sponsorship opportunities tab, please find “Friend of the Rose” sponsorship opportunities. This is a great way to have a business sponsor your participation fee.
The Midwest Rose Selection will take place at the Beverly Art Center Theater and the 30 winners will participate in the entire weekend festival that will include bands, vendors and more! The staged event will be held Friday and the winner will be announced Saturday evening.
The 2010 Chicago Rose will receive:
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A round trip ticket to Ireland to participate in the Rose of Tralee Regional held June 3-8th.
And, if chosen as the winner of the Regional Selection return again to Tralee from August 19-26th.
·An all expenses paid stay in Ireland for Regional and possibly International Selection
·Press photos for Ireland
Tiara
·Rose Pendant
·Plus other gifts!
