The Marion County Fair has a new Junior Miss.
Aubri Landreth of Patoka won the title over the other 14 girls in the competition.
“I screamed really loud because I know my grandmother would be really proud of me if she was here. I don’t know, I’m really excited and nervous, all the emotions at once.”
Landreth is looking forward to serving as Marion County’s Junior Miss.
“I am so excited for this year. Really super duper excited. I am looking forward to most riding on top of the derby car because I love watching the demolition derby. ”
Landreth is 13 and will be entering the eighth grade at Patoka. She has performed on stage multiple times and loves to volunteer. Landreth said she thought it was time to get out of her comfort zone and put on a dress. Landreth also won for Best in Communications.
First runner-up was Baylie Purcell of Salem. Second runner up was Raegan Jezek of Sandoval. Aubrey Hoagland of Salem was named Miss Congeniality and Best in Stage Presence. Shea-Lynn McGee was named Most Photogenic. Lenzie Lewis of Salem was Best in Interview. Arianna Asroff received Best in Evening Attire. Aubrey Parker of Salem received the Rustler Award in memory of long-time Fair Secretary Russell Vandeveer.
Landreth received her crown from outgoing Queen Paisley Stanford.
2023 Junior Misses after crowning of new Junior Miss. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
New Marion County Fair Queen Kaitlyn Banning with new Junior Miss Aubri Landreth. Photo by Bruce Kropp.
