Five Running for Fair Queen; Two for Jr. Miss

The Fayette County Fair is pleased to announce the outstanding young ladies who will vie for the titles of 2026–2027 Fayette County Fair Queen and Junior Miss Fayette County.

Ticket sales begin July 1. Fair Season Passes, sold exclusively by the Queen contestants, are $40 and provide admission for all four days of the fair. Carnival Fun Passes, sold exclusively by the Junior Miss contestants, are $75 and include unlimited carnival rides throughout all four days of the fair. Tickets will be available both in person and online.

Scholarships, along with an impressive array of gifts and prizes, will be awarded to the winners during the opening evening of the fair on Thursday, September 3. The Pageant will feature the crowning of the 2026–2027 Little Miss Fayette County, Little Mister Fayette County, Junior Miss Fayette County, and Fayette County Fair Queen.

This year’s entertainment lineup promises something for everyone and includes Terri Clark, Tyler Nance, Gannon Fremin & CCREV, Kings of Neon, Los Compadres Fara Fara, and more.

The 2026 Fayette County Fair will be held September 3–6 at the Fayette County Fairgrounds in La Grange.

QUEEN CONTESTANTS Cloie Ahlschlager, a Senior at La Grange High School, is the daughter of Christina and Adam Ahlschlager and is representing the Gardenia E Janssen Animal Shelter.

Scarlett Grace Dodd, a Senior at Fayetteville High School, is the daughter of Kitty and Paul Dodd and is representing the ARTS for Rural Texas.

Bebe Pavlica, a Freshman at Flatonia High School, is the daughter of Regina and Robert Pavlica and is representing the Flatonia Lions Club.

Nicole Vahalik, a Senior at Schulenburg High School, is the daughter of LaTasha Vahalik and Joseph Collins and is representing the La Grange Optimist Club.

Arianna Vincent, a Senior at Schulenburg High School, is the daughter of Hailee and Jason Ellis and is representing the Kyla Faith Memorial.

JR. MISS CONTESTANTS Brooklyn Beeman, a 6th grader at Flatonia ISD is the daughter of Ashley and Jordan Beeman of Flatonia.

Jessy Rose Braun, a 6th grader at La Grange Elementary is the daughter of Tessy and Jarret Braun of La Grange.