Celebrating Service: The 2025 My Fair Lady and Gentleman Pageant

The My Fair Lady and Gentleman Pageant is an annual tradition held during the Columbia County Fair to honor seniors (ages 55+) for their exceptional dedication to community service.

PUBLISHED: 07-08-25

The My Fair Lady and Gentleman Pageant is an annual tradition held during the Columbia County Fair to honor seniors (ages 55+) for their exceptional dedication to community service. The 2025 Pageant will take place at 12:30 PM on Wednesday, July 16th, on the Pavilion Stage at the fairgrounds in St. Helens.

The 2025 My Fair Lady and Gentleman Court was introduced at a celebratory tea on May 28th at the historic Caples House in Columbia City. These distinguished senior volunteers have already begun their service year with participation in the St. Helens Kiwanis Parade, and will continue to represent their communities at public events and through local volunteer service.

We invite the public to join us in celebrating these remarkable individuals during the pageant. Admission to the Columbia County Fair is free for seniors and veterans on opening day, and a free lunch for seniors and veterans will be served at 10:30 AM at the Pavilion Stage, prior to the pageant. Lunch is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Special thanks to our 2025 event sponsors: the Columbia County Board of Commissioners, Avamere – St. Helens, Teevin Bros, and the Oregon Community Foundation, with lunch provided by Sunshine Pizza.

The United Way of Columbia County is proud to host this event through our Senior Volunteer Program, which empowers seniors (55+) to continue giving back to their communities through meaningful service. Over the past year, senior volunteers contributed more than 10,000 hours of service across Columbia County—supporting schools, food pantries, senior centers, and more.