The 2026 fair season got underway on Aug. 15 with the annual Miss Russell County Fair pageant. Eight ladies competed for the crown with Nickelsville’s Maddie Pearcy being named the new Miss Russell County Fair.
Jenni Boardwine was first runner-up. Second runner-up went to Lacey Hill and third runner-up went to Lillian Campbell.
Other contestants were Madison Sawyers, Carley Shelton, Camille Hammons and Mackenzie Robinette.
Robinette won the People’s Choice Award.
Three women competed for the crown of the Elite category. Breanna Blevins was crowned Miss Elite. Others competing for the crown were Hannah McGlothin and Marissa Bailey.
The 2026 Miss Teen Russell County Fair is Ava Baker. Ella Mays was first runner-up. Second runner-up went to An-Rhytts Hackney. Third runner-up was Julianna Vencill.
In addition to the crown, Baker also won the Most Photogenic award for her category.
Others competing for the crown of Miss Teen Russell County Fair were Ava Richardson, Addy McAmis, Christine Gennetten and Vallie Luttrell.
The Preteen crown went to Jeradyn Blevins. First runner-up was Gracelynn Crabtree and second runner-up was Madison Crabtree.
Joplin Owens was crowned in the Little Miss category. Keiyana Robinette was first runner-up. Ella Cornett was second runner-up. Third runner-up went to Emma Hart.
Owens also won the Most Photogenic award in her division.
Also competing in the Little Miss category were Ada Jane Smith and Jordyn Fisher.
The 2026 Tiny Miss Russell County Fair is India Goliday. Wrenley Plater was first runner-up. Second runner-up went to Abigail McGlothlin and third runner-up was Kinslee McDaniel.
Isla Wright was crowned in the 3-4 year old category. Mackenzie Rasnick was first runner-up. Riley Leonard was second runner-up. Third runner-up went to Kadi-Jo Reynolds.
Wright also won the Most Photogenic award for her division. Leonard won the Sponsorship award.
Paisley Owens took home the crown in the 13 months – two years category. Carter Smith was first runner-up. Ava Long was second runner-up.
Former Miss Russell County Fair Olivia Simmons served as director of this year’s event. The 2025 Miss Russell County Fair, Izzy Horn, served as mistress of ceremonies.
Judges for the 2026 Miss Russell County Fair were Joni Barnette, Stephanie Reed and Andrea Oakes.
CAPTIONS:
13 months: The 13 months – two years winners Ava Long, Carter Smith and Paisley Owens.
3-4 year olds: Kadi-Jo Reynolds, Riley Leonard, Makinze Rasnick and Isla Wright. Kadi-Jo Reynolds, Riley Leonard, Makinze Rasnick and Isla Wright.
Tiny Miss: Tiny Miss contestants: Kinslee McDaniel, India Goliday, Abigail McGlothlin and Wrenley Plaster.
Little Miss: Little Miss winners were Ella Cornett, Emma Hart, Keiyana Robinette and Joplin Owens.
Preteen: Preteen winners were: Gracelynn Crabtree, Madison Crabtree and Jeradyn Blevins.
Teen Miss: Those honored in the Teen Miss division include: Julianna Vencill, Ava Baker, An-Rhytts Hackney and Ella Mays.
Miss Russell County Fair: Miss Russell County Fair 2026 Maddie Pearcy.
Elite Miss Russell County Fair is Breanna Blevins.
People’s Choice: Mackenzie Robinette was the People’s Choice winner.
