Candidates complete multiple areas of competition during our one day pageant on Jan 25th, 2025 and have a chance to win prizes as well as a coveted fur crown. The complete Rondy Royalty Pageant Guide with details on each area of competition is sent to candidates after they complete the application process. Apply Now!
Your introduction is how you will announce yourself on stage to the judges and audience. Let them know who you are, what title you are competing for, and why you should be chosen.
We are searching for a representative that is well-spoken and excited to share the Fur Rondy experience with Alaskans & visitors all year long! The titles of Fur Rondy Royalty are a professional position that will be representing Fur Rendezvous, therefore we are looking for a professional resume to outline each candidate’s qualifications.
The interview is your first chance to make an
impression with the judges. You will meet with the panel of judges in a private setting and have an opportunity to discuss your love of Rondy, anything mentioned on your resume, and a question of the judge's choosing.
The Spirit of Rondy is what every titleholder should possess. Ponder on it and create an essay that will illustrate to the judges what Rondy means to you. The essay should not be a listing of events or a trivia lesson; it should be what the Spirit of Rondy means to you and/or your family traditions/heritage. Use history, storytelling or a
The Spirit of Rondy is what every titleholder should possess. Ponder on it and create an essay that will illustrate to the judges what Rondy means to you. The essay should not be a listing of events or a trivia lesson; it should be what the Spirit of Rondy means to you and/or your family traditions/heritage. Use history, storytelling or any other method to complete your essay. The essay should be about content and not about length.This is a 90-second summary of your Spirit of Rondy essay. You will be judged on your presentation and public speaking.
A crowd favorite is our costume contest. We want to see the outfit that you create based the theme "Mountain Masquerade." Let your imagination run wild with your designs and strut your stuff down the runway.
The Heritage Ambassador is selected by the judges from those candidates who are of Alaska Native descent. The Heritage Ambassador will be given opportunities to serve alongside the royalty throughout the festival and all year‐long. For those who want to enter this optional competition, you should create an additional essay using the same
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The Heritage Ambassador is selected by the judges from those candidates who are of Alaska Native descent. The Heritage Ambassador will be given opportunities to serve alongside the royalty throughout the festival and all year‐long. For those who want to enter this optional competition, you should create an additional essay using the same
guidelines as the Spirit of Rondy (above) that shares the value of your heritage and why it is important to you. You will be asked two additional questions as part of the interview process. The essay will be presented at the
coronation event using the same guidelines.