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."