More than twenty former Queens in attendance for 100th Year Anniversary of the County Fair
The beauty of Freestone County took over the stage during Fair Week.
Nearly one hundred young ladies competed in the 2022 Miss Freestone County Scholarship Pageant, from 18 years down to 18 months and younger.
Miss Contestant Lexis Combs.
On Tuesday, June 14th, following a two-year hiatus, a new Miss Teen and Miss Freestone County were officially crowned.
Miss Contestant Bre Kennedy.
Emceed by Miss Texas, our very own Mallory Fuller, the evening extravaganza began with in introduction of past royalty. More than twenty former beauty queens attended the 100th Year Anniversary!
Signing an autograph for one of her littlest fans is Miss Texas – Mallory Fuller, who attended a formal tea at the historic Moody-Bradley House in Fairfield during County Fair week.
Also introduced that evening were the 2022 Children’s Pageant royalty, who had been crowned last Saturday, June 11th. They include: Infant Miss – Finley Idlett; Baby Miss – Abbigayle Dawson; Toddler Miss – Poppy Stone; Tiny Miss – Candace Presutti; Mini Miss – Ivyanna Griffin; Petite Miss – Emma Joy Baxter; Litte Miss – Harper Easter; Young Miss – Haylee West; Junior Miss – Savannah Fulmer; and Preteen Miss – Charliee Prasil.
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Teen Contestant Damaya Willis.
Ten young ladies competed for Miss Teen and six vied for Miss Freestone County.
The young ladies modeled both casual and formal wear, and were interviewed onstage before the audience.
Teen Contestant Kinslee Holcomb.
During the wardrobe changes, and while judges deliberated, the crowd was entertained by Miss Texas, Miss Colleyville – Chloe Sifford, and Miss Teen Freestone County 2019 – Jaysa Smith.
Teen Contestant Gabriella Trevino.
Prior to announcing the winners, a ‘Farewell to Reigning Royalty’ was given to Miss Freestone County 2019 Caitlin Meister and Miss Teen Freestone County 2019 Jaysa Smith.
Teen Contestant Paige Brown.
Earning the title of Miss Congeniality were Teen Contestant Paige Brown (above) and Miss Contestant Rylee Wilson.
Teen Contestant Navaeh Coaster.
Receiving a $250 Sponsorship Award were Teen Contestant Nevaeh Coaster.
Miss Contestant Kayden Dallas.
Miss Contestant Kayden Dallas also received a $250 Sponsorship Award.
Miss Contestant Rylee Wilson, congratulated by Miss Colleyville – Chloe Sifford.
Miss contestant Rylee Wilson was also presented a $250 Overcomer Scholarship.
First Runners Up are Marissa Eppes and Makenna Eppes.
First Runner Up went to Teen Contestant Makenna Eppes (above right) and Miss Contestant Marissa Eppes (above left), each receiving a $500 scholarship.
Kenady Morris, Miss Teen Freestone County 2022, is congratulated by Miss Teen Freestone County 2019 – Jaysa Smith.
Crowned as Miss Teen Freestone County was Kenady Morris, with a $750 scholarship.
Makensy Isaacs is crowned Miss Freestone County 2022. Adjusting her crown is Miss Freestone County 2019 – Caitlin Meister.
And crowned as Miss Freestone County 2022 was Makensy Isaacs, receiving a $750 scholarship.
Congratulations, to these young ladies.
Teen Contestant Kendra Davis.
Pageant Director was Emily Goodson. Program sponsors included Good Neighbor Cleaners, DJ Moore Soundz, The Edge Dance Company, and Bella Nails and Spa.
Teen Contestant Samahgia Carter.
Following the pageant, the Honorable Princess award was presented to Jordan Lawrence at her home. She is a Freestone County ten-year-old who is battling leukemia.
Teen Contestant Rylee Jo Missildine.
(Photos by Payton Botelho)
