The Delaware County Fair crowned new royalty on Friday night.
Leah Reicher of Hopkinton, the daughter of Nick and Tracey Reicher, was crowned the 2024 Delaware County Fair Queen (pictured far left). She’ll be representing the county in the Iowa State Fair Queen contest next month.
Ethan McGovern of Earlville, the son of Terry McGovern and Jenifer Deutmeyer-McGovern, was named the 2024 Delaware County Fair King. He and the other candidates had the opportunity this past week to walk the fairgrounds and help out with some of the events.
Lainey Knipper of Hopkinton, the daughter of Mark and Carmen Knipper, was crowned the 2024 Delaware County Fair Princess by her twin sister, Kaya, who served as princess this past year.
The new royalty each have their own favorite part of fair week.
Kaitlyn Besler of Worthington was crowned 2nd Runner Up in the Delaware County Fair royalty contest, with the other candidates including Paige Domeyer of Dyersville, Allison Hogan of Delhi and Keely Recker of Hopkinton.
The Delaware County Fair Society thanks their outgoing royalty – Queen Dannielle Burkle, King Evan Dunkel and Princess Kaya Knipper – for representing the fair so well this past year.
photos courtesy of Janelle Tucker/KMCH and Delaware County Fair
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