Applications are being sought for the 2017 Waupaca County Fairest of the Fair. The deadline for potential applicants is Wednesday, May 31 and those applying must be 18-years-old as of Jan. 1 of this year. The Waupaca County Fair runs this year from Aug. 23 – 27 at the fairgrounds in Weyauwega and the selection process will be Sunday, June 25 at the Masonic Center in Manawa. The Fairest of the Fair is considered the official ambassador and represents the fair throughout the county at local events during the year. Last year’s Fairest of the Fair was Kristi Sawall. Applications can be found at the fair’s website.