Fort Bend County Fair Crowns New Jr. Royalty, Spotlights 2025 Queen Candidates Ahead of Opening Day
As the 2025 Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo gears up for its 89th year of celebration, the spotlight is already shining brightly on the young leaders who will represent the Fair throughout its 10-day run, starting September 26.
Earlier this month, the Fair’s Jr. Royalty Pageants brought a mix of tradition and excitement to the stage as children and teens across Fort Bend County stepped into the spotlight. Among them were the six outstanding candidates vying for the coveted title of 2025 Fort Bend County Fair Queen—a role that comes with scholarship awards, leadership opportunities, and the honor of representing one of Texas’ most beloved county fairs.
Meet the 2025 Fort Bend County Fair Queen Candidates
During a lively “Fish Bowl” Q&A session, the Queen candidates fielded spontaneous on-stage questions with grace and authenticity. Each young woman showcased the qualities of a future community ambassador—poise, confidence, and a deep love for Fort Bend County.
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This year’s candidates include:
- Aylla Goins, Lamar Consolidated High School
- Gianna Jarlowe, Clements High School
- Aubrey Ostertag, Fulshear High School
- Leighton Lara, Foster High School
- Kendall Duff, Fulshear High School
- Kaydence Miller, Travis High School
The 2025 Queen will be crowned on Friday, September 26, during the Fair’s Opening Day festivities. The Fair Queen Scholarship Contest is open to Fort Bend County residents ages 15 to 19 and includes personal interviews, essay submissions, networking events, and public appearances. In addition to wearing the crown, the winner will serve as an ambassador for the Fair and receive scholarships and prizes to support her educational journey.
Congratulations to the 2025 Jr. Royalty Winners
In the Jr. Royalty categories, local children took to the stage to showcase charm and community spirit in age-based contests for Prince, Princess, Duke, Duchess, and Jr. Fair Queen. Winners received tiaras, buckles, and bragging rights for the year.
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2025 Jr. Fair Queen
- Queen: Vivian Tracy
- 1st Runner-Up: Kennedi Alvarez
- 2nd Runner-Up: Zoe Pena
- 3rd Runner-Up: Chloe Lenz
2025 Fair Duke & Duchess
- Duke: Maverick Holeman
- Runner-Up: Kannon Kaminski
- Duchess: Raelynn Anthony
- 1st Runner-Up: Leighton Maci
- 2nd Runner-Up: Pyper Miller
- 3rd Runner-Up: Alianna Grace Gonzalez
2025 Fair Prince & Princess
- Prince: Luke Sloan
- 1st Runner-Up: Emmit Sloan
- 2nd Runner-Up: William Flake
- 3rd Runner-Up: Jack Flake
- Princess: Peyton Hajdik
- 1st Runner-Up: Presley Thibodeaux
- 2nd Runner-Up: Ezra Raye Rohani
- 3rd Runner-Up: Hadley Sedillo
Honoring Community Pillars Before Fair Week Begins
The City of Richmond recently joined in the Fair celebration by recognizing two longstanding supporters. Bobby Poncik, current Fair President, was honored with a proclamation designating September 26 as Bobby Poncik Day in recognition of his 30+ years of volunteer service to Fort Bend County youth.
Also honored was Marjorie Pollard and her family, named the 2025 Fort Bend County Fair Honorees. With a legacy of multigenerational fair support, the Pollards embody the enduring connection between families and the fairgrounds. Mayor Becky Haas, a classmate of Pollard’s, joined the tribute—an emotional reminder of how the Fair continues to unite the community across generations.
(Source: Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo)Get Ready for Fair Days: September 26 – October 5
Opening Day kicks off with the Fair Parade at 9 a.m. through Downtown Richmond and the crowning of the 2025 Queen later that evening. From livestock shows to rodeos, carnival rides to concerts, and scholarship competitions to pie-eating contests, the Fort Bend County Fair remains a cornerstone of local tradition.
The Fort Bend County Fair Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has awarded over 1,045 scholarships since the program began in 1979—a heartfelt reflection of the Fair’s deep-rooted commitment to local students and their futures.
For more details on the Queen Scholarship Contest, full event schedule, and ticket info, visit fortbendcountyfair.com.
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
