Junior Fair Queen and Species Ambassadors

9 Finalists Named for 2025 Fairfield County Fair Queen

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Nine Fairfield County teens are competing for the title of 2025 Fairfield County Junior Fair Queen for the fair which runs Oct. 5-11.

The young women, all of whom participate in Fairfield County FFA Chapters and/or 4-H Clubs, were interviewed on Sept. 17, by a panel of three community leaders who evaluated the candidates on a variety of factors including: 4 H/FFA activities, school and community activities and poise.

The 2025 Queen will be crowned along with two attendants by the 2024 Fairfield County Jr. Fair Queen Sophia Preston at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 during the Fairfield County Junior Fair Panorama.

The finalists are:

  • Raelyn Bader, 17, daughter of Jeff Bader and Julia Dymek. She attends Liberty Union High School and is a member of the Cloverleaf Livestock 4-H Club and Liberty Union FFA.
  • Isabella Busey, 16, daughter of Jocelyn Busey. She attends Canal Winchester High School and is a member of the Lithopolis Livestock 4-H Club.
  • Addie Dennis, 16, daughter of Brad and Michelle “Shelly” Dennis. She attends Northern Local Schools and Mid-East CTC. She is a member of Amanda Work and Win 4-H Club and Sheridan High School FFA.
  • Ashley Orth, 16, daughter of Allan and Troi Orth. She attends Bloom-Carroll High School and is a member of Everything Under the Sun 4-H Club and the Bloom-Carroll FFA Chapter.
  • Robyn Rex, 18, daughter of Dia Fleming-Rex and Jeremy Rex. She is a graduate of Pickerington High School and Eastland Career Center and will attend the Ohio State University. She is a member of the Awesome Animals 4-H Club.
  • Alexia Scarberry, 16, daughter of Stephanie and Scott Scarberry. She attends Fairfield Career Center and is a member of the Fairfield Career Center FFA Chapter.
  • Brooklyn Starner, 18, daughter of John and Valerie Starner. She is a graduate of Ohdela Online Schools and will attend Ohio University. She is a member of the Carroll Country 4-H Club.
  • Kaitlyn Stonerock, 16, daughter of Eileen and John Stonerock. She attends Bloom-Carroll High School and is a member of Carroll Country 4-H Club, Lithopolis Livestock 4-H Club and Bloom-Carroll FFA.
  • Reagan Thomas, 18, daughter of Andrew and Rachel Thomas. She is a graduate of Liberty Union High School and attends Ohio University. She is a member of Camelids Unlimited 4-H Club and Liberty Union FFA.

Panorama Invitations – Check Your Email!!

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Hello 4-H & FFA Members,

Panorama invitations were emailed Friday, September 26th. The following members will be recognized during the 2025 Junior Fair Panorama:

  • Junior Fair Queen Finalists
  • Junior Fair Commodity Ambassadors/Representatives
  • 2025 Outstanding 4-Hers
  • 2025 FFA American Degree Recipients
  • 2025 FFA State Degree Recipients
  • State Top 4 FFA Proficiency Award winners from each chapter

We look forward to having you be a special part of the 2025 Junior Fair Panorama on Saturday, October 4th. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Feeder Creek Show Arena, north of the racetrack. Please find your official invitation with further details. If you have any questions or did not receive the invitation, please reach out to Stacy Hicks at 740-653-5419..

Junior Fair Commodity Ambassador/Representative Online Applications Due September 5th

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Continuing this year, all commodity ambassador/representative applications will be on ONE application. There will be one interview date to make selections for each commodity position. Please select and rank your interested commodity positions. Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 5th. Click here to access the application. Commodity Ambassador/Representatives we be selected for Alpaca/Llama, Beef, Canine, Caprine, Dairy, Equine, Lamb & Wool, Poultry, Rabbit, and Swine.

The purpose of the Junior Fair Commodity Ambassador/Ambassador Program is:

  • To inform others and promote 4-H/FFA programs while strengthening the species’ image.
  • To encourage specie projects in the 4-H/FFA programs.
  • To improve knowledge and presentation skills.
  • To build a portfolio of excellence for future reference.

Process:

  • Applications must be submitted to the OSU Extension Office by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, September 5, 2025.
  • All applications will be reviewed by the selection committee(s), the top three individuals per specie will be selected for an interview by a panel of judges.
  • Applicants will be notified if they will have the opportunity to interview (or not) the week of September 15th. If selected to interview, the applicant will be able to select an available time on our schedule.
  • Interviews will be conducted in person on the evening of Monday, September 22nd from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds. Check-in at the Ed Sands Building.  
  • The representative(s) will be selected from individuals interviewed and notified via phone following the completion of all interviews and will be publicly introduced at the Junior Fair Panorama during fair week (exception – Lamb and Wool Queen will be announced at the Guy’s and Gals Lead on Wednesday of fair AND Equine will be announced on Sunday of fair).

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be an active 4-H/FFA member and at least 14 years old as of October 1st of the current year.
  • Applicants must have an active project in the relevant specie for the current year and exhibit this project at the 2025 Fairfield County Junior Fair.
  • Representative will be required to attend the Panorama and speak about the specie represented.
  • Representative will assist with award presentations during the Junior Fair shows related to their specie. Representative should present awards in between showing their own animal(s).
  • Representative will assist with Junior Fair Livestock Sales on Thursday and Friday of fair week.
  • Representative must be available to make guest appearances at community functions on behalf of the specie and fair (i.e. parades, festivals, other fairs, and commodity events).
  • Representatives are strongly encouraged to participate in 4-H Day to promote 4-H project work for their specie (1st Saturday of March).
  • Female applicants can also run for Junior Fair Queen (if they meet those requirements). If selected for both, applicant will serve in commodity role on the day of that specie’s show.

Junior Fair Queen Applications Available: Due 9/5/2025

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The 2025 Fairfield County Junior Fair Queen Cover Letter and Application can be found here.

Signed Junior Fair Queen Applications (with photo) are due to the Extension Office by 4:00 pm on September 5, 2025. Don’t forget to sign the application and include a picture!

The top 10 candidates will be invited to interview on Tuesday, September 16th.

 

Congrats to Fairfield County Fair Queen, Sophia Preston, for reaching the Top 15 in the Ohio Fairs’ Queen Contest!

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Congratulations to the 2024 Fairfield County Fair Queen, Sophia Preston, for competing in the Ohio Fair Managers Association Queen Contest. Sophia reached the top 15 participants in the competition last weekend at the Ohio Fair Managers Association Convention. We are so proud of you and the positive role model you are for the Fairfield County Fair.

Panorama Invitations – Check Your Email on Monday!!

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Hello 4-H & FFA Members,

Panorama invitations will be emailed on Monday. The following members will be recognized during the 2024 Junior Fair Panorama:

  • Junior Fair Queen Finalists
  • Junior Fair Commodity Ambassadors/Representatives
  • 2024 Outstanding 4-Hers
  • 2024 FFA American Degree Recipients
  • 2024 FFA State Degree Recipients
  • State Top 4 FFA Proficiency Award winners from each chapter

We look forward to having you be a special part of the 2024 Junior Fair Panorama on Saturday, October 5th. The show begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Feeder Creek Show Arena, north of the racetrack. Please find your official invitation with further details. If you have any questions or did not receive the invitation, please reach out to Stacy Hicks at 740-653-5419..

10 Finalists Named for 2024 Fairfield County Fair Queen

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LANCASTER – Ten Fairfield County teens are competing for the title of 2024 Fairfield County Junior Fair Queen for the fair which runs Oct. 6-12.

The young women, all of whom participate in Fairfield County FFA Chapters and/or 4-H Clubs, were interviewed on Sept. 17, by a panel of three community leaders who evaluated the candidates on a variety of factors including: 4 H/FFA activities, school and community activities and poise.

The 2024 Queen will be crowned along with two attendants by the 2023 Fairfield County Jr. Fair Queen Lily Dennis at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 during the Fairfield County Junior Fair Panorama.

This year’s finalists include:

  • Paisley Alt, 16, daughter of Robert and Amanda Alt. She attends Liberty Union High School and is a member of Wild About Animals 4-H Club and Liberty Union FFA.
  • Raelyn Bader, 16, daughter of Jeff Bader and Julia Dymek. She attends Liberty Union High School and is a member of the Cloverleaf Livestock 4-H Club and Liberty Union FFA.
  • Samantha “Sam” Bader, 17, daughter of Steve and Kimberly Bader. She attends Liberty Union High School and is a member of Baltimore Blue Ribbons 4-H Club and Liberty Union FFA.
  • Addyson Brown, daughter of Kendra and Ryan Brown. She attends Lancaster High School and is a member of Carroll Country 4-H Club and Lancaster High School FFA.
  • Aubrey Duke-Ward, 17, daughter of Breanne Duke and Adrianne Ward. She attends Pickerington North High School and is a member of Awesome Animals 4-H Club.
  • Evelyn Hill, 18, daughter of Jessica and Jason Hill. She attends Lancaster High School and is a member of Shooting Stars 4-H Club.
  • Makenna Lybarger, 16, daughter of DeAnna and Jason Lybarger. She attends Canal Winchester High School and Eastland Career Center and is a member of the Lithopolis Livestock 4-H Club and Eastland Career Center FFA.
  • Sophia Preston, 16, daughter of Ken and Trish Preston. She attends Canal Winchester High School and is a member of Green Extreme 4-H Club.
  • Reagan Thomas, 17, daughter of Andrew and Rachel Thomas. She attends Liberty Union High School and is a member of Camelids Unlimited 4-H Club and Liberty Union FFA.
  • Katelyn Wynkoop, 17, daughter of Bob and Lisa Wynkoop. She attends Bloom-Carroll High School and is a member of Camelids Unlimited 4-H Club and Bloom-Carroll FFA.

The 2024 Fairfield County Fair Queen contestants. Front row(left to right) Paisley Alt, Raelyn Bader, 2023 Fairfield County Fair Queen Lily Dennis, Addyson Brown and Aubrey Duke-Ward. Rear: Reagan Thomas, Makenna Lybarger, Samantha Bader, Katelyn Wynkoop, Evelyn Hill and Sophia Preston. The 2024 Queen will be crowned along with two attendants by the 2023 Fairfield County Jr. Fair Queen, Lily Dennis, at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 during the Fairfield County Junior Fair Panorama.

Junior Fair Queen Applications Available: Due 9/6/2024

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The 2024 Fairfield County Junior Fair Queen Cover Letter and Application can be found here.

Signed Junior Fair Queen Applications (with photo) are due to the Extension Office by 4:00 pm on September 6, 2024. Don’t forget to sign the application and include a picture!

The top 10 candidates will be invited to interview on Tuesday, September 17th.

Junior Fair Commodity Ambassador/Representative Online Application Due September 15th

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New this year, all commodity ambassador/representative applications will be on ONE application. There will be one interview date to make selections for each commodity position. Please select and rank your interested commodity positions. Applications are due at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 15th. Click here to access the application. Commodity Ambassador/Representatives we be selected for Alpaca/Llama, Beef, Canine, Caprine, Dairy, Equine, Lamb & Wool, Poultry, Rabbit, and Swine.

The purpose of the Junior Fair Commodity Ambassador/Ambassador Program is:

  • To inform others and promote 4-H/FFA programs while strengthening the species’ image.
  • To encourage specie projects in the 4-H/FFA programs.
  • To improve knowledge and presentation skills.
  • To build a portfolio of excellence for future reference.

Process:

  • Applications must be submitted to the OSU Extension Office by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024.
  • All applications will be reviewed by the selection committee(s), the top three individuals per specie will be selected for an interview by a panel of judges.
  • Interviews will be conducted in person on the evening of Monday, September 23rd (time TBD) at the Fairfield County Ag Center (OSU Extension Office).
  • The representative(s) will be selected from individuals interviewed and notified via phone following the completion of all interviews and will be publicly introduced at the Junior Fair Panorama during fair week (exception – Lamb and Wool Queen will be announced at the Guy’s and Gals Lead on Wednesday of fair).

Requirements:

  • Applicants must be an active 4-H/FFA member and at least 14 years old as of October 1st of the current year.
  • Applicants must have an active project in the relevant specie project for the current year and exhibit this project at the Fairfield County Junior Fair.
  • Representative will be required to attend the Panorama and speak about the specie represented.
  • Representative will assist with award presentations during the Junior Fair shows related to their specie. Representative should present awards in between showing their own animal(s).
  • Representative will assist with Junior Fair Livestock Sales on Thursday and Friday of fair week.
  • Representative must be available to make guest appearances at community functions on behalf of the specie and fair (i.e. parades, festivals, other fairs, and commodity events).
  • Representatives are strongly encouraged to participate in 4-H Day to promote 4-H project work for their specie (1st Saturday of March).
  • Female applicants can also run for Junior Fair Queen (if they meet those requirements). If selected for both, applicant will serve in commodity role on the day of that specie’s show.

 

Congrats to Fairfield County Fair Queen, Lily Dennis, for reaching the Top 15 in the Ohio Fairs’ Queen Contest!

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Congratulations to the Fairfield County Fair Queen, Lily Dennis for competing in the Ohio Fair Managers Association Queen Contest. Lily reached the top 15 participants in the competition last weekend at the Ohio Fair Managers Association Convention. We are so proud of you and the positive role model you are for the Fairfield County Fair. Photo Credit: Shelly Dennis

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