18-year-old Keara McKinsey Milligan is the 2025 DeKalb County Fairest of the Fair. She was crowned queen Monday evening on the opening night of the Fair.
Milligan is the daughter of Josh and Cyndi Milligan of Smithville.
She succeeds the retiring queen, Allyson Roxanne Fuller, daughter of Anthony and Amanda Fuller of Smithville.
First runner-up in the Fairest of the Fair event was Cali Beth Agee, 17 year old daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Agee of Smithville. Agee was selected as Most Photogenic
Second runner-up was Caroline Butler, 17 year old daughter of Dennis and Gina Butler of Sparta. Butler was also named Miss Congeniality.
Six contestants competed for the crown.
Meanwhile, the 2025 Junior Fair Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Brileigh Nicole Bullard of Smithville . She was also judged to be Most Photogenic
The 15 year old daughter of Nikki and Jimmy Martin and Riley and Kayla Bullard, Brileigh was among six contestants in the pageant Monday evening.
She succeeds the retiring Junior Fair Princess, Ellie Caroline Ray, daughter of Shayne and Kandi Ray
The first runner-up was Karah Jo Ford of Smithville, 15 year old daughter of Steven and Amanda Ferrell
Second runner-up was Callen Alizabeth Tramel, 13 year old daughter of Hillary and Caleb Tramel of Smithville. Tramel was also named Miss Congeniality.
Meanwhile, 29-year-old Amber Renee Bain of Smithville was crowned the 2025 Miss Fair Queen of the DeKalb County Fair for contestants ages 21-54 on Monday night. Bain was also Most Photogenic. She succeeds the retiring queen, Brandi Liggett of Smithville
First runner-up was 22-year-old Isabel Morales- Cantu of Smithville
Attractions at the Fair tonight (Tuesday) include the following:
Lions Club Pavilion
6:00 pm Little Miss (4-6 years) Following: Mrs. Fair Queen (up to 54 years)
Following: Miss Senior Fair Queen ( 55 & up)
Following: Hot Sauce Challenge
9:30 pm Cash Drawings
TC McMillen Arena and Ag Center:
7:00 pm Corn Hole Tournament- Ag Center
7:00 pm ATV/Moto Racing- TC McMillen Arena
LIVE Sourdough Bread Demonstrations at the Kenneth Sandlin Center by Suzanne Slager:
6 p.m. Sourdough Bread
7 p.m. Sweet Rolls
8 p.m. Dinner Rolls
For information visit https://www.dekalbcountyfairtn.com/