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Five to compete for Henry County Fair Queen
Contestants from a variety of Henry County towns to take the stage Wednesday night
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MT. PLEASANT — A record 29 contestants will participate in this year’s Henry County Fair Queen Contest, including five young women competing for the coveted title of 2025 Henry County Fair Queen.
The Queen contest will be held Wednesday, July 16, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Pavilion on the Henry County Fairgrounds in Mt. Pleasant. Contestants in the Queen division will take part in interviews and model both casual and evening wear before answering an onstage question.
This year’s competition also includes younger divisions:
Junior Queen (ages 12—15), featuring interviews, casual wear and party attire
Princess (ages 8—11), featuring interviews and party attire
Here’s a closer look at the five Fair Queen contestants:
Bethany Miller, of Rome, is entering her junior year of high school. In the summer of 2022, she read more than 30,000 pages through the New London public library’s summer reading program, earning top honors among local youth readers.
Zenlynn Lee, of Mt. Pleasant, is active in both 4-H and FFA. She earned Reserve Grand Champion in the breeding beef show at the Henry County Fair and has taken part in a wide range of youth activities including band, trap shooting, wrestling, woodworking and baking.
Piper Faler, of Columbus Junction, is a student at Winfield-Mt. Union. She is involved in the school’s art club, where she has helped lead community projects, and has been recognized for her artwork during Youth Art Month. She also earned academic accolades, including placement on the honor roll and the All-Conference academic team.
Morgan Meyer, of Wayland, is well known for her involvement in music and agriculture. She has sung the national anthem at community events and earned Reserve Champion honors in livestock competitions. Meyer is also active in local 4-H and FFA programs.
Makynna Carpenter, of New London, recently graduated from high school and plays an active role in managing her family’s Highland cattle herd. Under her care, the operation has grown from just two cattle to around 40. She has received multiple scholarships for her agricultural involvement and regularly competes in livestock and rabbit shows.
Organizers say the record-breaking number of contestants this year reflects growing enthusiasm for leadership and community involvement among Henry County youth.
The 2025 Henry County Fair Queen will be crowned following the evening’s final presentations.
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