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.

 

Jr Fair Royalty Coronation to be Held Thursday at Waterford Fair

The 2022 Washington County Junior Fair royalty competition was held on Monday, August 15, 2022 at the Ohio State University Extension Office.  Royalty candidates participated in an individual interview with three panel judges and a public speaking event.  There are 12 candidates for 2022 Washington County Junior Fair contest. Youth are vying for queen, king, prince, princess, and horse princess.

The royalty court will attend the coronation ceremony on Thursday August 18, 2022 at 5:00pm at the Waterford Community Fair.  The 2021 reigning Queen, Melina Matics will serve as emcees for the evening.  The coronation ceremony will begin with introduction of each of the candidates followed by a farewell speech from Matics.  The crowing of the Queen and her court will follow.

The following individuals are running for 2022 Queen:  Morgan Antill, age 17 of Beverly is the daughter of Rusty & Missy Antill.  Morgan is a recent graduate of Waterford High School and is a member of Waterford FFA and Running Wild 4-H Club.  Josie Burke, age 16 of Waterford Ohio.  Josie is the daughter of Donald & Shawna Burke and attends Waterford High School and Washington State Community College. She is a member of Running Wild 4-H Club 4-H Club and Waterford FFA.  Holly Schlarman is 17 and a recent graduate of Frontier High School. Her parents are Joe & Mary Jo Schlarman of New Matamoras and she is a member of Frontier Country 4-H Club and Frontier FFA. Kenzie Smith is the daughter of Brad & LeeAndra Smith of Marietta. She is 17 and a member of the Oak Grove Explorers 4-H Club and Bulls Eye 4-H Club and she attends Marietta High School and the Washington County Career Center.

The 2022 King Candidate is Travis Morris of New Matamoras. He is the son of Thomas Morris and Colleen Michaels. Travis is 16 and home schooled as well as member of Fur and Feather and Bull’s Eye 4-H Clubs.

The Jr Fair Prince candidate is Steven Anderson and the son of Paul and Petina Anderson of Marietta.  Steven is 15 and will be a junior at Warren High School and the Washington County Career Center. He is a member of the Warren FFA and Fur and Feather 4-H Club.

There are five Junior Princess candidates including Trinity Bailey. Trinity will be a eighth grader at Fort Frye High School. She is the daughter of Charity and Jeremiah Clutter and a member of the Fur and Feather 4-H Club. Madison Biehl age 14 of Marietta is the daughter of Dan & Erica Mason and Scott & Jennifer Biehl. She is a Sophomore at Warren Local and is a member of Warren Wranglers 4-H Club and Warren FFA.  McKensie Mason, age 12 is the daughter of Dean & Misty Mason of Marietta. She is an 8th grader at Warren Middle School and a member of the Running Wild 4-H Club and Bullseye 4-H Club. Alexis Smith of Marietta and a member of the Woodsfield Roadsters 4-H Club. She is the 13-year-old daughter of Johnna Wells and Brandon Smith and an eighth grader at Marietta High School. Katelynn Valandingham is the daughter of Amanda Valandingham of Waterford and attends Waterford High School as a ninth grader. She is a member of the Churchtown Shining Stars 4-H Club.

Madison Starkey is the Horse Princess candidate and attends Marietta High School. Madison, age 12 of Marietta is the daughter of Matt & Kristi Starkey and she is a member of the Trail Blazers 4-H Club.

Royalty Applications Due July 11

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 11, 2022
*Interviews: August 15, 2022 evening (Time TBA)
*Judging & Crowning: August 18, 2022 – 5:00 pm
2021 Queen Video:

Jr Fair Royalty Applications Due – July 11

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 11, 2022
  • Interviews: August 15, 2022 evening (Time TBA)
  • Judging & Crowning: August 18, 2022 – 5:00 pm

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, 2021. Princess, Prince, Dairy Princess, and Horse Princess candidates: 12-15 years of age as of January 1, 2021.
  • 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 2022