The Brown County Fair Association and the Queen’s committee is pleased to announce our junior miss and princess candidates who will be our newest ambassadors and representatives for the fair.

There are three junior miss candidates.

Aisy McCleery the daughter of Aaron and Freya McCleery is a 7th grader at Early Middle School. She is looking forward to improving her speaking skills, poise and grace through the contest.

Gentry Shepard the daughter of Brian and Misty Shepard is a 7th grader at Bangs Middle School. She wants to spread positivity and help others as a Junior Miss Representative.

Taylor Simpson the daughter of Brad and Lisa Simpson is an 8th grader at Early Middle School. She was the first Brown County Fair Association Princess. Her favorite home ec project is sewing clothes because she loves the fashion show and competing for Top Model.

There are seven princess candidates this year.

Aerin Gardner the daughter of Heidi and Kirk Gardner is a 5th grader at Coggin Elementary. Last year she won rabbit showmanship and she looks forward to representing the fair association as a contestant this year.

Paisley Lord the daughter of Keith and Whitney Steward is a 3rd grader at Early Elementary. She looks forward to making new friends and showing her breeding sheep and market barrow at the fair.

Lillie Packer the daughter of Luke and Holly Packer is a 5th grader who is home schooled. This is her first year to participate in the youth fair and she looks forward to being involved in a community activity and learning valuable life skills.

Mattie Stanley the daughter of Brandi Stanley is a 4th grader at Early Elementary. She looks forward to encouraging friends to join the youth fair and enjoy doing the things she loves to do like showing animals, canning, photography and baking.

Bentley Till is the daughter of Kelly Till is a 5th grader who is home schooled. She loves to show at the youth fair, and she looks forward to showing her horses and sheep this year.

Kensi Willis the daughter of Daniel and Shelly Willis is a 4th grader at Early Elementary. She looks forward to being a role model and representing the Brown County Fair Association.

Cyndea Wilson the daughter of Cade and Chelsea Wilson is a 4th grader at Coggin Intermediate. She looks forward to showing her lambs and participating in all of the activities at the youth fair.

These young ladies will participate in the Christmas parade, speak at the queen’s tea and walk the runway at the style show during the youth fair. The 2021 princess and junior miss will be crowned during the runway show. This program is an opportunity to learn speaking skills and improve their stage presence as they become ambassadors and role models for the youth fair.

Upcoming activities:

* November 7th and 8th: Tim Fulton Memorial Prospect Show

* November 14th: Swine Validation

* November 15th: Horse Validation

* November 21st: Work Day

* January 9: Work Day

* January 10-16: Brown County Youth Fair

The Brown County Fair Association encourages the youth of Brown County to participate in the upcoming youth fair through animal projects, home economic projects, and Ag mechanics projects. By helping to create better young people through learning opportunities that improve life skills the fair association is helping to create a better community, and ultimately a better world for us all. Having an animal project that depends on them teaches youth responsibility. Handling a difficult animal teaches determination. Accomplishing goals gives youth confidence. Mentoring new exhibitors teaches leadership. The ability to win with grace and lose with dignity teaches sportsmanship. Late nights and early mornings teach a work ethic. The fair association encourages the community to support our youth by purchasing a premium project at the youth fair auction. All money will go directly to the youth for future projects or money to put back for college or trade schools.

(Story, photo courtesy of Brown County Fair Association Facebook page)