Winners of the inaugural fair pageant crowned

MaKayla Sprouse was crowned the winner of the Miss Category in the first Miss Henry County Fair Pageant.

Sprouse was selected from among 45 entries in the category for ages 17 to 22. She will serve as the official representative of the fair, representing the fair throughout the year.

Sprouse also will compete in The Miss Virginia Association of Fairs Competition in January at The Homestead Resort.

Girls participated in a total of nine categories during the June 5 pageant held at the Henry County Recreation Center. Other winners and their respective categories were: 

Kayleigh Wimbish (Junior Miss Winner), Keleesi Nolasco (Beautiful Baby Winner), Keyasia Akridge (Miss Pre-Teen), Joanna Wilson (Ms. Winner), Avery Carter (Young Miss Winner), Felicity Tyler (Miss Community Service), Cheyenne Owens (Little Miss), Autumn Sanders (Wee Baby and Miss Personality Winner). 

The pageant was presented by B99.9 FM Radio. Robynn Jaymes served as the emcee for the competition. 

The Henry County Fair, which is being presented by VisitMartinsville, will be held September 22 – 25 on the grounds at Martinsville Speedway, and will lead into the ValleyStar Credit Union 300 race at Martinsville Speedway on September 25. 

Contact the Henry County Parks and Recreation Office at (276) 634-4640 for more information. 

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