Royalty at the 2021 Ross County Junior Fair

Sunday night saw new royalty crowned at the 2021 Ross County Fair.

The king's court is:

2nd Attendant Carter Hill, All American Achievers
1st Attendant Gabe Lynch, Clever Clovers
King Cannon Stoneburner, Southeastern-Ross FFA

The queen's court is:

4th Attendant Ruth Beery, Ragged Ridge Ramblers
3rd Attendant Brooklyn Rittinger, Clever Clovers
2nd Attendant Stella Jones, Jefferson Livestock
1st Attendant Meredith Robinson, Jr. Livestock Growers
Queen Gretchen Search, Bubble Gum Gang

They were crowned by last year's winners Kenton Richter and Allisen Jones.

Other contestants were Abbigail Barnhart, We Feed 'Em Well; Arielle Pelletier, We're Growin' & Showin'; and Eden Stout, Jr. Livestock Growers.

Adena Health System was acknowledged as the "Friend of 4-H" for 2020.

Longtime volunteer and Sr. Fair Board member Phil Hurt was posthumously given both the "Friend of 4-H" and "Friend of the Jr. Fair" for 2021. His widow Rolanda accepted the recognition. He died June 20th.

Longtime Jr. Fair emcee Todd Holdren gave his last performance, but was crowned and given a sash by the 2020 king and queen for his four decades of service. He posted on Facebook:

"After 40 years of being the Ross County Junior Fair Queen/King Emcee I finally won a crown. Thanks to the junior fair board and advisors for 40 wonderful years. Thanks also for all kind words this evening.

"What an extra bonus to see Gretchen Search be crowned queen tonight. The best thing about this experience has been seeing babies become wonderful adults. For the last time as emcee, thank you for attending the queen and king contest, enjoy the best county fair in the state and be kind to a Korky Raider."

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Ross County Fair 2021 Jr. Fair Royalty Contest
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The contestants begin to answer their questions.
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The queen contestants answer their questions.
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2020 Fair Queen Allisen Jones gives her farewell address.
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2020 Fair King Kenton Richter practices being the emcee.
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Longtime Jr. Fair emcee Todd Holdren gave his last performance, but was crowned and given a sash by the 2020 king and queen for his four decades of service.
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Longtime Jr. Fair emcee Todd Holdren gave his last performance, but was crowned and given a sash by the 2020 king and queen for his four decades of service.
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Longtime Jr. Fair emcee Todd Holdren gave his last performance, but was crowned and given a sash by the 2020 king and queen for his four decades of service.
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Adena Health System CEO Jeff Graham accepts the 2020 "Friend of 4-H" awards.
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Longtime volunteer and Sr. Fair Board member Phil Hurt was posthumously given both the "Friend of 4-H" and "Friend of the Jr. Fair" for 2021. His widow Rolanda accepted the recognition. He died June 20th.
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Miss Pre-Teen Ohio Kaitlyn Briggs gives advice to the contestants.
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2020 King Kenton Richter crowns 2021 King Cannon Stoneburner.
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2020 Queen Allisen Jones crowns 2021 Queen Gretchen Search.
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The Ross County Fair 2021 Jr. Fair royalty.
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The Ross County Fair 2021 Jr. Fair royalty...relaxing more.
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The Ross County Fair 2021 Jr. Fair royalty, ladies enthroned.
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The Ross County Fair 2021 Jr. Fair queen's court.
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2021 Ross County Fair royalty: King Cannon Stoneburner and Queen Gretchen Search