Competition Is Strong for Fair Queen Crown
Published: Friday, July 10, 2026
The Elkhart County 4-H Fair has announced the 36 contestants who will compete for the title of 2026 Elkhart County 4-H Fair Queen.
The Queen Contest will be held July 24, at 8 p.m. on the Park Stage at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair. The annual event recognizes young women who represent the values of leadership, service and the traditions of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.
The 2026 Fair Queen contestants are: Breanna Farrington, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Cat Club; Esther Fireline, sponsored by Goshen-Go-Getters; Madison Keck, sponsored by Jacksonian Producers; Cora Kniesly, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Goat Club; Moriah Kelly, sponsored by Middlebury Ace Hardware; Kylee Sark, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Lamb Club; Olivia Lentz, sponsored by Hertsel Berkshire Farm; Cali Miller, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Swine Club; Saghan Schlabach, sponsored by Balloon Express; Addison Witmer, sponsored by Sawyer's Country Edge; Lana Cripe, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Poultry Club; Megan Rosenbrock, sponsored by Studio K; and Sharon Overholt, sponsored by S.E.A. Therapy LLC.
Additional competitors include: Sophia Clark, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Dairy Club; Payton Pate, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Dog Club; Alli Steele, sponsored by Middlebury 4-H Club; Olivia Shank, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Camera Corps; Amy McClimon, sponsored by Stephenson's of Elkhart; Julia McClimon, sponsored by 4-H Fanatics; Haley Sigman, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Shooting Sports; Riley Kitson, sponsored by Schwartz Electric; Savannah Kliewer, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Rabbit Club; Kayleena Igney, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H ATV Club; Bridgette Stutsman, sponsored by Karing Hearts Home Care; Natalee Lambright, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Dairy Feeder Calf Club; and Julie Kercher, sponsored by Green Peacekeepers.
Finally, Emma Bowling, sponsored by Coffee Depot; Michaela Wells, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Junior Leaders; Sennica Trant, sponsored by JR Firearms; Isabelle Bailey, sponsored by Elkhart County 4-H Saddle Club; Karina Barkey, sponsored by Dairy Land Seed; Samantha Wileman, sponsored by Music Express; Madison Johnson, sponsored by Viewrail; Paige Truman, sponsored by Tilted Table Lakeville; Kiara Jaberg, sponsored by Bentonettes & Cadets 4-H Club; and Elise Mestach, sponsored by Knee Deep in 4-H are also competing for the crown.
The public is invited to attend the pageant and cheer on this year's contestants as they compete for the opportunity to serve as ambassadors for the Elkhart County 4-H Fair throughout the coming year.
For additional information about the Queen Contest or the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, visit the fair office or contact the Fair administration.
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