The 2023 Wisconsin Fairest of the Fair will be crowned during the 57th Wisconsin Association of Fairs' annual convention in Wisconsin Dells next month. Program coordinators say 38 students are competing for the title, in which the winner will travel the state as the ambassador and spokesperson for all the fairs of Wisconsin. The competition is being held January 8-11 at the Chula Vista Resort.
The contestants will participate in several rigorous interviews and impromptu question and answer sessions throughout the three-day competition.
"Our goal as the Wisconsin Fairest of the Fairs Committee is to enhance each contestant and get them ready for their next step; whether that is becoming the next Wisconsin Fairest, their next job interview, public speaking event or becoming a fair board member," said Wisconsin Fair Association Director Jayme Buttke. "Each contestant leaves the contest more confident, standing taller, smiling more and returning to their communities to make a difference."
This year's candidates include: Adams County Fair, Kyra Bula; Barron County Fair, Brooke Shatley; Calumet County Fair, Maria Lisowe; Central WI State Fair, Haley Sternitzky; Clark County Fair, Jaidyn Teschner; Columbia County Fair, Maya Schroeder; Dane County Fair, Hayden Paske-Ellingson; Dodge County Fair, Leah Weninger; Door County Fair, Emily Guilete; Elroy Fair, Olivia Lulich; Fond Du Lac County Fair, Kaylee Mess; Green County Fair, Sharlene Swedlund; Green Lake County Fair, Sadie Goetl; Iowa County Fair, Jess Vinger; Jackson County Fair, Grace Kling; Jefferson County Fair, Maddi Besch; Juneau County Fair, Haley Robinson; Kenosha County Fair, Katelyn Hannah; Kewaunee County Fair, Grace Legrave; Lafayete County Fair, Alyssa Lange; Lodi Ag Fair, Hailey Hendrickson; Manitowoc County Fair, Tess Salm; Northern WI State Fair, Sam Wirtz; Polk County Fair, Rachel Nelson; Racine County Fair, Kennedy Bosch; Rock County Fair, Sara Kronberg; Sauk County Fair, Alexis Strunz; Shawano County Fair, Harmony Riemer; Sheboygan County Fair, Zoe Ertel; St. Croix County Fair, Rachel Sanftner; Trempealeau County Fair, Kendra Goplin; Vernon County Fair, Katelyn Dunnum; Walworth County Fair, Jess Markham; Washburn County Fair, Madeline Hopke; Waukesha County Fair, Emma Vorpagel; Waupaca County Fair, Jena Schoneck; Winnebago County Fair, Meghan Numrich; and Wisconsin Valley Fair, Brenna Murry.
The winning contestant will replace outgoing Fairest of the Fair Jackie Rosenbush of Washburn County.
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