The 2026 Logan County Fair will officially begin on Sunday, July 12, with one of the fair’s longest-standing traditions—the annual Logan County Fair Royalty Contest.
The contest will take place in the Show Barn immediately following the Opening Ceremony, which begins at 12:00 p.m.
Fairgoers are invited to attend and cheer on this year’s candidates as they compete to become the next Logan County Fair King, Queen, and Princess.
This year’s competition features two King candidates, five Queen candidates, and three Princess candidates, all hoping to serve as ambassadors for the Logan County Fair throughout the coming year.
“Our Fair Royalty Contest is one of my favorite traditions because it allows our youth to share their passion for our fair and the community it represents,” said Fair Royalty Coordinator Mandi Wood. “We are excited to continue providing opportunities for our youth to represent our fair and to celebrate the values of leadership, service, agriculture, and community involvement. Each candidate brings a unique story about what the county fair means to them.”
Candidates completed interviews with judges on Tuesday, June 23.
During Sunday’s contest, they will answer an on-stage question and share their involvement in their schools, communities, and the Logan County Fair.
Those selected as the 2026 Logan County Fair King, Queen, and Princess will spend the next year representing the fair at community events, neighboring county fairs, agricultural activities, and the 2027 Ohio Fair Managers Association Queen Contest.
2026 King Candidates
Wyatt Gordon of Zanesfield is the son of Eric and Summer Gordon. A senior-to-be at Benjamin Logan High School, he is a member of the Logan County Livestock 4-H Club and Benjamin Logan FFA. Wyatt exhibits dairy beef feeders, dairy steers, dairy heifers, and dairy cows. He said that if selected, he would represent Logan County by maintaining a professional demeanor while emphasizing community involvement.
Jay Young of West Liberty is the son of Scott and MaryAnn Young. He will be a junior at West Liberty-Salem High School and is a member of the Showin and Growin 4-H Club and West Liberty-Salem FFA. Jay shows beef steers and swine. He said he would proudly promote Logan County at fairs across Ohio, community events, and in his school.
2026 Queen Candidates
Courtney Altstaetter of Bellefontaine is the daughter of Phil and Brandi Altstaetter. A senior-to-be at Indian Lake High School, she is active in the Cool Clovers 4-H Club and Indian Lake Ohio Hi-Point FFA. Courtney exhibits market goats, pygmy goats, dairy steers, and dairy beef feeders. She said she would continue building relationships with fair royalty across Ohio while representing Logan County with professionalism, respect, and year-round community service.
Maddy Hamm of Rushsylvania is the daughter of Tige and Michelle Hamm and is a recent graduate of Benjamin Logan High School. A member of the Roots and Boots 4-H Club, she shows market goats and beef feeders. Maddy said she would travel to fairs across Ohio to promote the Logan County Fair and encourage others to support it.
Lauren Kennedy of Zanesfield is the daughter of Ben and Renae Kennedy. She will be a senior at Benjamin Logan High School and is involved in the Friendly Farming 4-H’ers and Benjamin Logan FFA. Lauren exhibits market turkeys, market pigs, pack goats, and welding projects. She said she hopes to serve as a positive role model while promoting agriculture, mentoring youth, supporting her community, and proudly representing Logan County throughout the year.
Emily LeVan of Bellefontaine is the daughter of Scott and Carmen LeVan. A senior-to-be at Benjamin Logan High School, she is a member of the Mix & Match 4-H Club and Benjamin Logan FFA. Emily shows horses and said she would focus on mentoring younger 4-H members, encouraging youth involvement, and representing Logan County with integrity and humility.
Alice Luthman of Huntsville is the daughter of Ben and Erin Luthman and is a recent graduate of Seton Home Study. A member of the Traditions 4-H Club, she exhibits market lambs, dairy steers, and dairy beef feeders. Alice said she would represent Logan County with hospitality, strong work ethic, agricultural pride, and a commitment to supporting exhibitors and welcoming visitors.
2026 Princess Candidates
Alivia James of West Mansfield is the daughter of Justin and Lora James. She will be a sophomore at Benjamin Logan High School and is a member of Benjamin Logan FFA. Alivia shows market goats, breeding goats, market turkeys, and market barrows. She said she would attend as many shows as possible while helping exhibitors and representing the royalty program throughout the year.
Charity Sanders of Bellefontaine is the daughter of Jaromey and Julia Sanders. She will be entering seventh grade at Bellefontaine Middle School and is a member of the Animals, Stitches, and Things 4-H Club. Charity shows breeding rabbits and said she would proudly tell others about Logan County while treating everyone she meets with respect.
Carlie Wilson of Lewistown is the daughter of Joe and Shawnna Wilson. She will be a freshman at Riverside High School and is a member of the Premier Livestock 4-H Club. Carlie exhibits steers and said she would enjoy helping at the fair, passing out ribbons, showing visitors around, and sharing why the Logan County Fair is special.
2026 Cloverbud Royalty
The 2026 Logan County Fair Cloverbud Royalty includes:
- Ella Davidson, Riverside Hustlers
- Kyndall Ross, Mix & Match
- Lexi Penhorwood, Riverside Hustlers
- Sawyer Blair, Roots and Boots
- Margaret Jacque, Master Mix
Community members are encouraged to attend the Royalty Contest, meet this year’s candidates, and help celebrate the official start of the 2026 Logan County Fair.
The entire contest will be streamed live for free on PeakofOhioTV and on Roku.
