Fayette County Fair Queen candidates arrive at the opening ceremony for the 145th fair Sunday, July 14, 2024. (l-r); Katie Harris, Kayle Moser and Amberly Szczerbiak.
Laine Holstein, Dairy Goat Ambassador is escorted by Jacob Manbevers during the opening ceremonies for the 145th Annual Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Hannah Houck, Dairy Princess, is escorted by River Havens at the opening ceremony of the 145th annual Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Randon Stolzenburg escorts Dog Ambassador Kierra Cowman at the start of opening ceremonies for the 2024 Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Beef Queen Emily Reeves is escorted by Gus Wilt during the opening ceremonies of the Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Carly Payton sang the National Anthem during opening ceremonies of the 145th annual Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
2022 Fayette County Fair Queen Libby Aleshire waves as she arrives for the opening ceremonies Sunday, July 14, 2024. Last year’s Fair Queen, Emma See, was unable to attend as she is serving in the Armed Forces.
Local scouts bring in the flag for the opening ceremonies of the 145th annual Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Local scouts salute during the playing of the National Anthem during the opening ceremonies of the Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Alison Reeves, Pork Queen, is escorted by Hunter Havens during opening ceremonies of the 145th annual Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024,
Fayette County Fair Queen candidate Katie Harris is escorted by Corbin Melvin at the beginning of the opening ceremonies for the 145th Annual event Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Queen candidate Kaley Moser is escorted by Kaden Noble during the opening ceremony for the 145th Annual Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Fayette County Fair Queen candidate Amberly Szczerbiak is escorted by Pierce McCarty at the opening ceremony of the 145th annual fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Dr. Bob Schwartz, President of the Fayette County Agricultural Society, addresses the audience during opening ceremonies of the 2024 Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14.
Jacob Manbevers addresses the crowd during opening ceremonies in front of the McDonald’s Grandstand at the 145th Annual Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Lilly Hamilton, FCS Queen, is escorted by Jonah Goddard during opening ceremonies for the 145th Annual Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024.
The late Chad Mitchell was awarded the Jim and Eddie Kirk Fair Supporter Award during opening ceremonies of the Fayette County Fair Sunday, July 14, 2024. Chad was the fair soundman working with Dave Peadon (at right). Chad was a fair repair person, disc jockey, personal chef to many and most of all, he was our good friend, Dr. Bob Schwartz said. He loved the Fayette County Fair and was always supporting the young people, attending the events and helping out wherever he could. The folks pictured at left are family members of Dave Peadon.
2022 Fayette County Fair Queen Libby Aleshire, right, places a tiara on Fayette County Fair Queen’s Attendant Katie Harris during opening ceremonies as Pierce McCarty looks on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
2022 Fayette County Fair Queen Libby Aleshire, right, places a tiara on Fayette County Fair Queen’s Attendant Kaley Moser during opening ceremonies as Pierce McCarty looks on Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Fayette County Fair Queen Amberly Szczerbiak (center) waits as 2022 Fair Queen Libby Aleshire (right) is about to place her tiara as Queen’s Attendant Kaley Moser and Pierce McCarty look on Sunday, July 14, 2024,
2022 Fayette County Fair Queen Libby Aleshire is about to place a sash on 2024 Fayette County Fair Queen Amberly Szczerbiak during opening ceremonies Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Fayette County Fair Queen Amberly Szczerbiak addresses the audience during the opening ceremony for the 145th annual event Sunday, July 14, 2024.
Fayette County 2024 Fair Queen Amberly Szczerbiak.
WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE — The opening ceremony for the 145th Fayette County Fair took place on Sunday afternoon at the McDonald’s Grandstand. Katie Harris, Kaley Moser and Amberly Szczerbiak were the three finalists vying for 2024 Fayette County Fair Queen, with Szczerbiak being named Queen during the final moments of the event. Harris was named First Attendant and Moser was named Attendant.
The festivities began with each Commodity Queen arriving to the stage in a vehicle and being escorted to their seat by a Jr. Fair Board member.
Jr. Fair Board President Jake Manbevers welcomed those in attendance and thanked several people and businesses for their support of the fair.
Boy Scout Troop 112 presented a flag and led the congregation in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by the singing of the National Anthem.
Fayette County Agricultural Society President Bob Schwartz addressed the attendees next. Schwartz announced the winner of the annual Eddie and Jim Kirk Fair Supporter Award, Chad Mitchell. Mitchell passed away in September of 2023.
2022 Fayette County Fair Queen Libby Aleshire was on hand to give some remarks, as 2023 Fayette County Fair Queen Emma See is currently serving in the military and was unable to attend the event. Aleshire then revealed the Fair Queen results, and after declaring the 2024 Fayette County Fair open, Szczerbiak expressed her gratitude.
“Wow, if you would have told little me walking into the fair for the first time that I would be standing up here today representing the county, I truly don’t think she would have believed you. This is such an incredible honor, and I’m so thankful for everyone that has helped get me here. I’m so grateful, especially, for my family. I’m so blessed to have four amazing siblings and a wonderful mom and dad.”
She finished, “I could not be more excited to be your 2024 Fayette County Fair Queen. Thank you all so much for this opportunity, and I hope 2024 is the best year.”
The 2024 Fayette County Fair kicked off on Monday and will run through Saturday.
