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Seleia Anderson crowned Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair

ONEIDA | Seleia Anderson was crowned Scott County’s Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair at the 100th Scott County Fair Thursday evening.

Seleia Anderson, the 14-year-old daughter of Ryan and Michelle Anderson, was crowned from a field of 11 contestants. The judges first trimmed the field to six finalists before choosing the winners.

Seleia Anderson was crowned Scott County’s Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair at the 100th Scott County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. LeEtta Boyatt/IH.

The second runner-up was Aubree Bristol Davis, daughter of Andy and Robin Davis, and Jessica and Ricky Slaven.

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First runner-up was Jayden Shontah Gray, daughter of Tim and NaRicka Gray.

The photogenic winner, chosen by the judges before the start of the pageant based on photos submitted by each contestant, was Alexis Evangeline King, the daughter of Michael King and Becky King.

Miss Congeniality, voted on by the pageant contestants, was Chloe Shandayle Lay, the daughter of Corey and Raysa Lay, and Whitney Carson.

Fan favorite, chosen by the audience’s monetary donations, was Kinley Billingsley, daughter of Jacob and Ashley Billingsley, and sister of Karsyn Billingsley, who was crowned Miss Pre-Teen Fairest of the Fair earlier in the week.

The 100th Scott County Fair continues Friday and Saturday. The inaugural Miss Sunshine pageants will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, and the Miss Scott County Fairest of the Fair pageant will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The midway will open from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday with free admission and $15 ride bands. Gates reopen at 6 p.m. Saturday evening for the fair’s final session.

Ben Garrett
Ben Garretthttp://independentherald.net
Ben Garrett has served as editor of the Independent Herald since 2004. He began his journalism career as an outdoors columnist and high school sportswriter.
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ONEIDA | Seleia Anderson was crowned Scott County’s Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair at the 100th Scott County Fair Thursday evening.

Seleia Anderson, the 14-year-old daughter of Ryan and Michelle Anderson, was crowned from a field of 11 contestants. The judges first trimmed the field to six finalists before choosing the winners.

Seleia Anderson was crowned Scott County’s Miss Teen Fairest of the Fair at the 100th Scott County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. LeEtta Boyatt/IH.

The second runner-up was Aubree Bristol Davis, daughter of Andy and Robin Davis, and Jessica and Ricky Slaven.

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First runner-up was Jayden Shontah Gray, daughter of Tim and NaRicka Gray.

The photogenic winner, chosen by the judges before the start of the pageant based on photos submitted by each contestant, was Alexis Evangeline King, the daughter of Michael King and Becky King.

Miss Congeniality, voted on by the pageant contestants, was Chloe Shandayle Lay, the daughter of Corey and Raysa Lay, and Whitney Carson.

Fan favorite, chosen by the audience’s monetary donations, was Kinley Billingsley, daughter of Jacob and Ashley Billingsley, and sister of Karsyn Billingsley, who was crowned Miss Pre-Teen Fairest of the Fair earlier in the week.

The 100th Scott County Fair continues Friday and Saturday. The inaugural Miss Sunshine pageants will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, and the Miss Scott County Fairest of the Fair pageant will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday. The midway will open from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday with free admission and $15 ride bands. Gates reopen at 6 p.m. Saturday evening for the fair’s final session.

Ben Garrett
Ben Garretthttp://independentherald.net
Ben Garrett has served as editor of the Independent Herald since 2004. He began his journalism career as an outdoors columnist and high school sportswriter.
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