Miss Christina Smith named 2023 Clinton County Fair Queen

MACKEYVILLE, PA- Before a packed main stage crowd Saturday afternoon the Clinton County Fair Queen Contest was held. The contest saw many visiting queens from other fairs and other royalty in attendance. PA Fair Queen Miss Chloe Bomgardner served as the MC of the contest.

Contestants had to submit a writing piece and were interviewed by judges earlier in the day. During the ceremony contestants were introduced in formal gowns and had to give a speech on “Why come to my fair?” After each contestant spoke, they cleared the stage and brought one contestant out at a time for the impromptu question. The question was created by judges. This year’s question was “There are many misconceptions in the agriculture industry, pick one and explain how you would help change that?”

Once all the contestants answered the questions the fair queen committee held a live auction of baskets and gifts while the judges made their final points tabulation. Gary Thull was the volunteer auctioneer.

Past Queens in attendance were introduced and they discussed their favorite memory from being the fair queen.

Next, Miss Miller the 2022 Fair Queen gave a warm thank you and sign of speech. She highlighted the many events and fairs she covered during her reign. Also, she highlighted speaking at the elementary schools in the area to help educate the kids about agriculture and how they could be a part of the fair.

Then it was time to name the next queen and first alternate. The first alternate was announced as Miss Adysyn Phillips and the 2023 Clinton County Fair Queen Christina Smith.

Miss Smith is 19, from Lock Haven. Her parents are Shane and Samantha Smith. Her interests include: Kayaking, Hiking, Hunting, Fishing, Swimming, Baking, Cooking, and Figure Skating. Education and Future Plans: Currently completing 18 college credits while still completing her education at Central Mountain High School. Her goal is to finish high school with a 3.8 GPA and then finish her first year of college with a 3.4 GPA. She plans to take classes at Lock Haven University and online through Penn College,

“I plan to graduate from Pennsylvania College of Technology in 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in emergency management & homeland security, with a minor in criminal justice. From there I hope to be employed as an emergency manager on either the state or federal level.”

Awards: Maintained 4 years on the honor roll and 2 years of high honor roll, received a merit scholarship for college, 2 years of National Honor Society, 1st place in CAD foundations at TSA (Technology Student Association) Regional competition, and 2nd place in structural engineering at TSA (Technology Student Association) Regional competition.

Miss Smith will take over reign of the fair queen from Miss Miller who served as the 2022 Fair queen this past year. The new queen will be active at events during the fair and in the community over the next year and attend the annual state fair queen contest later this winter. For more information on the fair queen or learn about becoming a future fair queen please visit the fairs website at www.clinotoncountyfairpa.com or visit the fair queen facebook page by searching Clinton County Fair Queen Program

The Clinton County Fair continues in Mackeyville through next Saturday Aug 5th for its 50th year. This year’s fair features the traditional agriculture exhibits, animals being shown by the 4-H and FFA and fair food. In addition, lots of antique tractors are displayed. Rides are available by Double M Amusements. A full schedule of events is available at the fair website at www.clintoncountyfairpa.com.