Candidates participated in individual interviews, workshops, and a pageant. The pageant included introductions, a portion where the candidates expressed themselves, and concluded with the crowning.
The Clay County Fair said that candidates were judged on personality, attitude and awareness, leadership and citizenship, contribution to the community, overall appearance, charm, poise, and self-expression.
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2024 Clay County Fair Queen Linnea Bloom of Marathon courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Linnea Bloom of Marathon courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Linnea Bloom of Marathon courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Runner-Up Aubrie Stell of Spencer courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Runner-Up Aubrie Stell of Spencer courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Runner-Up Aubrie Stell of Spencer courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Contestant Hannah Tessum of Everly courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Contestant Hannah Tessum of Everly courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Contestant Hannah Tessum of Everly courtesy Clay County Fair
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Contestant Addison Wyman
2024 Clay County Fair Queen Contestant Addison Wyman
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2023 Clay County Fair Queen Kamdyn Van Gelder of Spencer courtesy Clay County Fair
2023 Iowa State Fair Queen Kalayna Durr of Henry County courtesy Clay County Fair
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Prizes were awarded to the Queen and first runner-up, including things such as cash, jewelry, a gym membership, tanning packages, roses, and much more.
This year, the Clay County Fair will take place from September 7 through September 15. Many events have already been confirmed including musical acts such as Blues Traveler, KANSAS, Third Eye Blind, and Trace Adkins.