Myers Named Miss Fayette County 2025
On Monday evening, a new Miss Fayette County Fair Queen was crowned. Of the nine candidates vying for the crown, Avery Myers was ultimately handed the title at the end of an exciting pageant.
Myers is a 2023 graduate of St. Elmo High School. She took the crown after being named first runner up a year ago.
Gracie Craig was named first runner up while Reagan Roberts was named second runner up. Dakira Brown was named Miss Congeniality while Kennedy Schaal was named Miss Photogenic.
Others competing in the competition were Abbi Portner, Kaycie Stefanski, Kyleigh Ward, and Madison Dye.
In addition to the Miss pageant, the Little Miss pageant was held on Monday as well. With 26 girls competing, Millie Chrisman was crowned the new Little Miss Fayette County Fair Queen.

Photo By Mark Hoskins Avery Myers takes her first walk as the 2025 Miss Fayette County Fair Queen.

Photo By Mark Hoskins left to right: 2025 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Johnna Fulcher, 2024 Little Miss Fayette County Saylor Haslett, First runner up Gracie Craig, 2024 Miss Fayette County Abbi Ledbetter, 2025 Miss Fayette County Avery Myers, 2024 Jr. Miss Fayette County Aida Alderson, Second runner up Reagan Roberts, 2025 Little Miss Fayette County Millie Chrisman.

Photo By Mark Hoskins 2024 Miss Fayette County Abbi Ledbetter puts the crown on the head of 2025 Little Miss Fayette County Millie Chrisman.
Adeline Baldridge was named the first runner up while Haelyn Feltner was second runner up. Lilian Miller was named the People’s Choice award winner.
