Welcome to the
Miss Boone County Fair Queen Program

Where confidence meets community and leadership begins with heart.

CONGRATULATIONS
MISS BOONE COUNTY 2025

ELLA SHEPHERD

Photo credit to Emma Waters Photography

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity."—Amelia Earhart

We believe that young women who take that first step—to lead, to serve, to grow—become unstoppable.

UPCOMING EVENTS |

UPCOMING EVENTS |

January 3 & 4, 2026
Indiana State Fair Queens Program

Colosseum at the Indiana State Fairgrounds / Indianapolis, Indiana
Preliminaries - Saturday & Finals - Sunday
Look for a link to purchase tickets in December

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Meet our new 2025 Queen and Court — Left to right: Josslyn Massey (4th Runner-Up), Adelaide Jones (2nd Runner-Up), Ella Shepherd (Queen), Sarah Kouns (1st Runner-Up) and Bostyn Leffler (3rd Runner-Up).

FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS!

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FOLLOW US ON SOCIALS! -

Behind every queen is a backstory… I think it’s pretty clear that each member of the court brings something special to the table. And these throwback photos definitely showcase that. Comment down below if you think you recognize all 5 co
Tonight certainly got our tongues twisting and stomachs rumbling as we tried our hand at auctioning! My court and I each prepared a dessert for fairgoers to bid on in the Boone County Extension Homemakers Auction. Here’s the goodies you see abo
It’s only Wednesday and this already is the best week of my life! I’ve loved meeting all of you and can’t wait to continue connecting with our community. Thank you to everyone who has welcomed me with open arms, even giving me a
Days 2 and 3 were all about getting hands on with my court! We showed utility goats, where our 4th Runner-Up, Josselyn Massey, discovered a talent for goat agility! The Rabbit Project brought the heat in their costume contest, but after much deliber
This year, we began a new tradition—honoring our former Miss Boone County Fair Queens with a special Past Queens Social on the day of the pageant. And wow… we were truly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support, kindness, and generosity
My court and I had a wonderful first day at the Boone County 4H fair! We started the day decorating our golf cart and attending the Utility Goat Costume contest! Next, we had the opportunity to try showing cattle in the open beef show. Thankfully Mis
Hello everyone! This is Ella Shepherd, and I’m so excited to serve as your 2025 Boone County 4-H fair Queen! I’m so honored to be given this opportunity to represent and support this amazing county! I hope you all have a wonderful fair we
Congratulations to our new Miss Boone County 2025 - Ella Shepherd and her Royalty!!! 👑 - 4th Runner Up: Josslyn Massey - 2nd Runner Up: Adelaide Jones (Miss Congeniality) - 1st Runner Up: Sarah Kouns (1st runner up) - 3rd Runner Up: Bostyn Leffler