MOUNT VERNON — Haley Ehret, Little Miss Knox County Fair 2011, opened the Little Miss contest saying, “Welcome to the Knox County Fair,” and then a parade of 12 young Knox County girls competed for the 2012 title. The tiara and title went to Hadley Ramirez-George.
Little Miss Knox County Fair 2012 won $100. First runner-up Jacklyn Bolton won $75, and runner-ups Reagan Ward and Laney Wenger won $50 and $25, respectively.
Contestants also included Mackenzie Addair, Madeline Compton, Wryn Miller, Nevaeh Owens, Sara Bennett, Cara Garcia, Cordi Richert and Adrianna Thomas.
Little Miss Knox County contenders must be 7 years old by July 1, and wear long dresses in either red, white or blue to the contest where they are interviewed by judges chosen by the fair board. They are also judged on the questions they respond to in front of the audience and on their poise.
Master of ceremonies Julie Chester noted that this was the 25th year for the contest and she has been involved every year. She spoke with the girls for approximately three minutes each, asking them questions about their lives.
Pets were a popular theme and so were siblings. By the time the last contestant had said she had a brother or sister who was “annoying,” it was clear that sibling rivalry was a popular concern. As the judges deliberated, 2012 Fair King Gavin Rundell encouraged the girls saying, “Well, I was one who had an annoying sister and as you get older, they’re not so annoying.” Fair Queen Carlie Hashman added, “Whoever wins, have fun and a great week at the fair.”
2012 Knox County Fair Schedule
Trail City 4X4 Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
3:00 P.M. Open Class Sheep Show OSB Immediately following open class sheep show. Knox County Lamb Cook-Off (tasting to follow judging)
4:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
7:00 P.M. Rough Truck
7:30 P.M. Toby May Band
Ohio Rental Day& Lew’s Truck & Equipment Repair Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
9:00 A.M. Draft Horse Halter Classes
9:00 A.M. Draft Pony Halter Classes
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
10:00 A.M. Senior Citizen Day Event
11:00 A.M. Artistic Flower Show
11:00 A.M. Old Time Threshing at the Fair (Shuttles will provide a ride to destination)
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
3:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
4:00 P.M. Antique Tractor Parade
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
7:00 P.M. Antique Tractor Pull
7:00 P.M. (Approx) Figure 8 School Bus & Figure 8 Truck Racing
7:30 P.M. Autumn Daze
Central Ohio Farmers Co-op Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
9:00 A.M. Heart of Ohio Angus Show
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
1:00 P.M. Open Beef Show
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
3:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
5:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:30 P.M. Lawn Mower Racing
8:30 P.M. Thompson Square
Movers and Shuckers, LLC
8:00 A.M. Release Time for Still Exhibits until 1:00 P.M.
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
10:00 A.M. Youth Games
10:00 A.M. Open Class Hog Weigh-In
12:00 Noon Youth Bicycle Drawing
1:00 P.M. Terminal Market Hog Show
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
1:00 P.M. Pedal Tractor Pull
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
5:00 P.M. Team Penning
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
7:00 P.M. Open to the World & O.S.T.P.A. Truck & Tractor Pull
7:00 P.M. J and E Band