Royalty – Jr Fair

Jr Fair Royalty Announced for Local Fairs

The 2025 Washington County Junior Fair royalty competition was held on Monday, August 11 by OSU Extension at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta. Five royalty candidates participated in an individual interview with three panel judges and a public speaking event.  Five youth were chosen for the junior fair royalty court to serve at the Washington County, Waterford Community, Barlow Independent Fairs.

2025 Washington County Jr. Fair Royalty:

  • Queen Katelynn Valandingham, Churchtown Shining Stars Club and Waterford FFA. Parents are Amanda Valandingham & Dave Huck of Waterford and she is a senior at Waterford High School.
  • Princess Leia Barnett, Palmer Lads & Lassies 4-H Club and Waterford FFA. Daughter of Samantha Tornes of Stockport and Leia attends Waterford High School.
  • Jr Princess Sydney Lang, Churchtown Shining Stars Club. Daughter of Keith and Megan Lang of Waterford and attends Waterford Elementary.
  • Parker Burris, Washington County Carteens 4-H Club and Fort Frye FFA. Son of Malisa Whiteley & Eric Burris.  Parker of Whipple will be a senior at Fort Frye High School.
  • Prince Maddock Hughes, Oak Grove Explorers 4-H Club. Son of Jenna & William Phillips and Evan & Heather Hughes.  Maddock of Marietta will be a sophomore at Marietta High School.

Photo:

Queen Katelynn Valandingham (Seated), King Parker Burris, Princess Leia Barnett, Jr Princess Sydney Lang, Prince Maddock Hughes

Jr Fair Royalty Applications Due – July 17

Waterford Community, Washington County, and Barlow Independent Fairs are seeking youth to apply for: Jr Princess, Prince, Queen, King, Dairy Princess, Horse Princess

  • Applications must be RECEIVED at the Extension Office by July 17, 2025
  • Interviews, Public Speaking, and Crowning: Monday, August 11, 2025 at The First Presbyterian Church on 4th Street, Marietta (Time TBA)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A member of a Junior Fair youth organization in Washington County.
  • Candidates must be a Junior Fair Exhibitor at a Washington County Fair.
  • Queen 16  – 19 as of January 1, King candidates: 16-19 years of age as of January 1, 2025. Princess, Prince, Dairy Princess, and Horse Princess candidates: 12-15 years of age as of January 1, 2025.
  • Contestants may not be married, nor have been married, nor borne or fathered a child, or be with child.
  • Has not previously served as Junior Fair King or Junior Fair Queen of Washington County.
  • Prince, Junior Princess and Dairy Princess, Horse Princess may not run consecutive years for the same title.

Entry fee is $30.00.   Make checks payable to “Washington County 4-H Committee/Royalty”

All schools, youth organizations and civic organizations are invited to encourage candidates to enter the contest. Eligible Junior Fair organizations include 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, FCCLA, and FFA.

Application: Royalty Contest Application 2025

Jr Fair Royalty Announced for Local Fairs

The 2024 Washington County Junior Fair royalty competition was held on Monday, August 12 by OSU Extension at First Presbyterian Church in Marietta. Eleven royalty candidates participated in an individual interview with two panel judges and a public speaking event.  Five youth were chosen for the junior fair royalty court to serve at the Washington County, Waterford Community, Barlow Independent Fairs.

2024 Washington County Jr. Fair Royalty:

  • Queen Taylor Starkey, Bullseye 4-H Shooting Sports Club and Waterford FFA. Daughter of Joseph and Katie Starkey of Waterford and she is a senior at Waterford High School.
  • Princess Christy Willis, Salem Liberty Homemakers & Lower Salem Boys 4-H Club and Fort Frye FFA. Daughter of Scott & Jeanann Willis and attends Fort Frye High School as a Junior.
  • Jr. Princess Leia Barnett, Palmer Lads & Lassies 4-H Club and Waterford FFA. Daughter of Samantha Tornes of Stockport and Leia attends Waterford High School.
  • Prince Maddox Antill, Running Wild 4-H Club. Son of Rusty & Missy Antill of Beverly.  Maddox will be a 9th grader at Waterford High School.
  • Dairy Princess Alexis Smith, Backyard Gang 4-H Club and Marietta FFA. She is the daughter of Johnna Hartline & Brandon Smith. Alexis attends Marietta High School as a 10th grader.

Photo: (L to R)

Alexis Smith-Dairy Princess, Leia Barnett-Jr Princess, Taylor Starkey-Queen, Princess-Christy Willis, Maddox Antill-Prince.

Jr Fair Royalty Applications Due – July 10

Waterford Community, Washington County, and Barlow Independent Fairs are seeking youth to apply for: Jr Princess, Prince, Queen, King, Dairy Princess, Horse Princess

  • Applications must be RECEIVED at the Extension Office by July 10, 2024
  • Interviews, Public Speaking, and Crowning: Monday, August 12, 2024 at The First Presbyterian Church on 4th Street, Marietta (Time TBA)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A member of a Junior Fair youth organization in Washington County.
  • Candidates must be a Junior Fair Exhibitor at a Washington County Fair.
  • Queen 16  – 19 as of January 1, King candidates: 16-19 years of age as of January 1, 2024. Princess, Prince, Dairy Princess, and Horse Princess candidates: 12-15 years of age as of January 1, 2024.
  • Contestants may not be married, nor have been married, nor borne or fathered a child, or be with child.
  • Has not previously served as Junior Fair King or Junior Fair Queen of Washington County.
  • Prince, Junior Princess and Dairy Princess, Horse Princess may not run consecutive years for the same title.

Entry fee is $30.00.   Make checks payable to “Washington County 4-H Committee/Royalty”

All schools, youth organizations and civic organizations are invited to encourage candidates to enter the contest. Eligible Junior Fair organizations include 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, FCCLA, and FFA.

Application: Royalty Contest Application 2024

Jr Fair Royalty Announced for Local Fairs

The 2023 Washington County Junior Fair royalty competition was held on Monday, August 14 by OSU Extension at The Galley in Marietta. Eleven royalty candidates participated in an individual interview with three panel judges and a public speaking event.  Seven youth were chosen for the junior fair royalty court to serve at the Washington County, Waterford Community, Barlow Independent Fairs.

2023 Washington County Jr. Fair Royalty:

  • Queen Ericka Schultheis, Backyard Gang and Carteens 4-H Clubs. Daughter of Rob & Lori Schultheis of Marietta and she is a senior at Marietta High School and the Washington County Career Center.
  • Princess Elizabeth Loughry, Oak Grove Explorers 4-H Club. Daughter of Timothy & Cassandra Loughry and attends Marietta High School as a senior.
  • Jr. Princess Trinidee McKenzie, Cutler Clovers 4-H Club. Daughter of Tim & Dee McKenzie of Cutler and Trinidee attends Warren Middle School.
  • King Steven Anderson, Fur & Feather 4-H Club and Warren FFA. Son of Paul & Petina Anderson of Marietta. Steven attends Warren High School and Washington County Career Center.
  • Prince Levi Reynolds, Barlow Buckeyes and Bulls Eye 4-H Clubs. Son of Kelly Cale of Belpre.  Levi will be an 8th grader at Warren Middle School.
  • Horse Princess Ava Lamp, Backyard Gang 4-H Club. She is the daughter of David Lamp and Holly Forinash and she attends Marietta City Schools.
  • Dairy Princess Mollie Lang, Backyard Gang 4-H Club. She is the daughter of Aaron Lang and Toni Gober. Mollie attends Fort Frye Middle School as an 8th grader.

Photo: (L to R)

Front: Mollie Lang, Ava Lamp, Elizabeth Loughry

Back: Levi Reynolds, Steven Anderson, Ericka Schultheis, Trinidee McKenzie

Jr Fair Royalty Applications Due – July 10

Waterford Community, Washington County, and Barlow Independent Fairs are seeking youth to apply for: Jr Princess, Prince, Queen, King, Dairy Princess, Horse Princess

  • Applications must be RECEIVED at the Extension Office by July 10, 2023
  • Interviews, Public Speaking, and Crowning: Monday, August 14, 2023 at The Galley, Marietta (Time TBA)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • A member of a Junior Fair youth organization in Washington County.
  • Candidates must be a Junior Fair Exhibitor at a Washington County Fair.
  • Queen 16  – 19 as of January 1, King candidates: 16-19 years of age as of January 1, 2023. Princess, Prince, Dairy Princess, and Horse Princess candidates: 12-15 years of age as of January 1, 2023.
  • Contestants may not be married, nor have been married, nor borne or fathered a child, or be with child.
  • Has not previously served as Junior Fair King or Junior Fair Queen of Washington County.
  • Prince, Junior Princess and Dairy Princess, Horse Princess may not run consecutive years for the same title.

Entry fee is $30.00.   Make checks payable to “Washington County 4-H Committee/Royalty”

All schools, youth organizations and civic organizations are invited to encourage candidates to enter the contest. Eligible Junior Fair organizations include 4-H, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, FCCLA, and FFA.

Application: Royalty Contest Application 2023

Jr Fair Royalty Announced at Waterford Fair

The royalty coronation ceremony was held on Thursday August 18, 2022 at the Waterford Community Fair.  There were 12 candidates for 2022 Washington County Junior Fair contest and the final six were announced at the fair kick-off.

2022 Washington County Jr. Fair Royalty:

Queen Kenzie Smith, Oak Grove Explorers and Bulls Eye 4-H Clubs. Daughter of Brad & LeeAndra Smith of Marietta and she attends Marietta High School and the Washington County Career Center.

Princess Josie Burke, Running Wild 4-H Club and Waterford FFA. Daughter of Donald & Shawna Burke and attends Waterford High School and Washington State Community College.

Jr. Princess Madison Biehl, Warren Wranglers 4-H Club & Warren FFA. Daughter of Dan & Erica Mason and Scott & Jennifer Biehl. She is a Sophomore at Warren Local.

King Travis Morris, Fur & Feather and Bulls Eye 4-H Clubs. Son of Thomas Morris and Colleen Michaels of New Matamoras and Travis is home schooled.

Prince Steven Anderson, Fur & Feather 4-H Club & Warren FFA. Son of Paul and Petina Anderson of Marietta.  Steven will be a junior at Warren High School and the Washington County Career Center.

Horse Princess Madison Starkey, Trail Blazers 4-H Club. She is the daughter of Matt & Kristi Starkey and attend Marietta High School.