2027 Fair Queen Application
Greetings!
The Guthrie County Fair Board is searching for their 2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen. Each year, we are proud to host the tradition that highlights the beauty, personality, leadership, communication skills, and community service involvement of young women in our county. Applicants are encouraged to be involved in a community organization, such as 4-H, FFA, girl scouts, church group, etc. Applicants are not limited to 4-H and FFA membership.
The young lady chosen to wear this crown will not only have the privilege of representing Guthrie County at the Iowa State Fair Queen competition, but will also be awarded a $600 scholarship prize from the Guthrie County Fair Board at the conclusion of her reign.
The competition is open to young ladies between the ages of 16 and not older than 21 years of age on August 12th, the first day of the 2027 Iowa State Fair. The candidate must reside within Guthrie County (or an adjoining county if the majority of her activities are within Guthrie County). Contestants must never have been married or have had children.
Please see the application request form. The deadline to submit an application is July 13, 2026. Applications will be sent to candidates after receiving their request. Please plan accordingly as this is an absolute deadline. Any application received after July 13th will not be considered in the 2027 Guthrie County Fair Queen contest.
Applications can be returned via email to guthriecountyfairqueen@gmail.com or mailed to:
Rylee Jacobe, 206 SE 8th St. Panora, IA 50216
Sincerely,
Rylee Jacobe, Guthrie Co. Fair Queen Coordinator/2020 & 2021 Guthrie Co. Fair Queen
Please read the 2027 Guthrie Co. Fair Queen Rules & Regulations before applying!
Brooklyn Haines
On September 7th, 2025, the 2025 Guthrie County Fair Queen, Shyann Young, passed the crown to her successor, Brooklyn Haines.
Brooklyn Haines is the 17 year old daughter of Stephanie and Luke Way and Jason Haines. She is a 2026 graduate of Panorama High School. Brooklyn is actively involved in the Cass Pioneers 4-H Club and Panorama FFA Chapter. She is very passionate about the livestock industry, and plans to further her education at SWICC for Livestock Production.
Brooklyn is looking forward to serving as an ambassador for Guthrie County, meeting new people in the community and volunteer work.
