Miss Adams County Fair Madalyn Gibbs embarks on a new adventure this week as she leaves to compete in the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in Springfield. She will compete against more than 70 other county fair queens from all over the state vying for the title of Miss Illinois County Fair.
Queen Madalyn says this upcoming pageant week is something she’s been working towards since she was crowned in July. “Going into the state competition, I’m feeling excited and nervous,” said Gibbs. “Competing against 70 other amazing girls brings out some overwhelming feelings but I’m so excited to get to know everyone and compete. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity.” Gibbs stays busy representing the Adams County Fair at many community events. When she isn’t wearing her crown, she is a busy Senior at Liberty High School where she takes AP and dual credit classes. Gibbs also excels at sports. She has been named to All-Tournament and All- Conference teams. She was also honored with All-State recognition for volleyball. This year Gibbs is also the Liberty Varsity Volleyball Team Captain, Liberty Lady Eagles Varsity Basketball Team Captain, and Team Captain for her club volleyball team. She is also an Illinois State Scholar, SAA award winner and science department award recipient. She is on the Honor Roll at Liberty High School. Gibbs is the 18 year-old daughter of Jason and Amanda Gibbs of Liberty. After graduation, Gibbs plans to play volleyball at Southwestern Illinois College and join either ROTC or the Air Force Reserves. Gibbs is the 59th Adams County Fair Queen to be crowned since the pageant began in 1965. The Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield. However, Gibbs will arrive Thursday, long before she ever takes the stage for the actual pageant. She and the 73 other candidates will participate in long days of rehearsals and interviews before she competes in the preliminary competition on stage at Springfield’s Crowne Plaza Hotel this Saturday at 3p.m. Gibbs says she knows the entire Adams County will be rooting for her from home this weekend. ““I absolutely love this county and it’s people,” said Gibbs. “The support I have felt in my first half of my reign has been unreal. The whole fair week, the people of Adams County congratulated me and had many kind words to say. I am grateful for every single one of the people who have sponsored me, had a kind word to say, and just overall have supported me. I am so blessed to have you Adams County!!” In 2025, the Adams County Fair will be held Wednesday, July 23 through Tuesday, July 29th. |