Howard County Fair Pageant Crowns 2026 Winners

The 2026 Howard County Fair Pageant was held Saturday at the Sixth Street Auditorium, where Dede Robinson was crowned Miss Howard County.

A total of 38 contestants took the stage, along with a duet competing in the talent portion of the pageant.

Zara Amerson was named Baby Miss, with Chesshir Chism serving as first runner-up and Sophia Hernandez as second runner-up.

Taleah Williams was crowned Toddler Miss. Jazzlyn Cruz was first runner-up, followed by Lola Mounts as second runner-up.

Anna Beth Tollett was named Tiny Miss. Mila Mounts and Tilly Frachiseur were named first and second runners-up, respectively.

Elise Jones was crowned Little Miss, while Stetson Weeks was crowned Little Mister. Madison Erwin was named first runner-up in the Little Miss category, and Josie Wilbanks was second runner-up.

Taiya Hall was crowned Petite Miss. Mallory Hall was named first runner-up, with Lindsey Young as second runner-up.

Kennedy Nutt won the title of Young Miss. Audrey Gunter was named first runner-up, and Delta Lockwood was second runner-up.

Raeley Clements was crowned Teen Miss, with Myla Lewis named first runner-up.

Addison Brewer was crowned Junior Miss. Autumn Dillard was first runner-up, and Cashlynn Davis was second runner-up.

The duo of Elidia Leyva and Braxton Lewis won the talent contest.

All pageant contestants and winners are encouraged to participate in the Howard County Fair Parade on Monday, Aug. 24.