The Adams County Fair crowns new 2025 Queen
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Andrea Schaffnit, 19, was crowned the 2025 Miss Adams County during the Miss Adams County Fair Pageant Wednesday, July 23rd during the 83rd Adams County Fair. She is the daughter of Kevin and Nicole Schaffnit of Mendon.
Schaffnit attends Southern Illinois University Carbondale, majoring in Healthcare Management. Andrea plans to earn her masters in Hospital Administration and work towards becoming a hospital COO. She was sponsored by Shaffer Enterprises. Schaffnit is the 60th Adams County Fair Queen to be crowned since the pageant began in 1965. She takes home a $2,000 scholarship from the Adams County Fair Board and numerous prizes from local sponsors. She will reign over the Adams County Fair through Tuesday, July 29. Schaffnit was also awarded the Adams County Bicentennial Speech award, which comes with a $200 scholarship. First runner up was Chloe Shaffer. Shaffer is the 18-year-old daughter of Curtis and Shannon Shaffer of Mendon. She will attend Culver-Stockton College on a basketball scholarship, majoring in Business Administration and Marketing. In addition to being first runner-up, Shaffer was also awarded the Don Russell Memorial Award, given to the contestant with the best interview. |
Miss Adams County 2025 Andrea Schaffnit
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Second runner-up was Charlotte Smith, the 18-year-old daughter of Nick and Amanda Smith of Quincy. She will attend Quincy University, majoring in Finance and minoring in Communications, with plans to become a Financial Advisor.
Makenna Post was named third runner up. Post is the 21-year-old daughter of Alan Post and Lindsey Whitford of Clayton. Fourth runner-up was Cloe Owens, the 18-year-old daughter of Bill and Theresa Owens of Liberty.
Elaina Schreacke was awarded the Miss Congeniality Award, voted on by her fellow contestants. Schreake, 20, will complete her nursing degree at John Wood Community College this December.
Non-Finalist Swimsuit Award went to Anna Dietrich. Dietrich is the 17-year-old daughter of Tim and Christina Dietrich of Liberty. A senior at Liberty High School, she plans to attend a four-year university with the ROTC program, major in Business Management, and become an Air Force officer.
The Non-Finalist evening gown winner was Allison Worley. Worley is the 20-year-old daughter of Shane and Adrianne Worley and resides in Quincy while pursuing her nursing degree. She after college at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, she plans a career in hospice care. She also plans to earn her Nurse Practitioner degree.
Other contestants included Sierra Miller of Quincy, Olivia Stegeman of Quincy, Isabel Cramsey of Quincy, Audrey McKinney of Liberty, Emma Hagerbaumer of Quincy, Caitlin Burwinkel of Fowler and Evangeline Grafton of Fowler.
All contestants took home scholarship money for their participation in the pageant.
The retiring Miss Adams County, Madalyn Gibbs, is the 18-year-old daughter of Jason and Amanda Gibbs of Liberty. This fall, she will begin her freshman year at Southwestern Illinois College on a full-ride volleyball scholarship. She plans to study Criminal Investigation.
In addition to the pageant, the fair honored all former fair queens in honor of its 60th pageant. The program also included the annual Sweetheart of Adams County Pageant. It's a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages with intellectual or physical disabilities to experience being a Queen or King for an evening.
The Adams County Fair continues through Tuesday, July 29. Find more info at www.adamsfair.org
Makenna Post was named third runner up. Post is the 21-year-old daughter of Alan Post and Lindsey Whitford of Clayton. Fourth runner-up was Cloe Owens, the 18-year-old daughter of Bill and Theresa Owens of Liberty.
Elaina Schreacke was awarded the Miss Congeniality Award, voted on by her fellow contestants. Schreake, 20, will complete her nursing degree at John Wood Community College this December.
Non-Finalist Swimsuit Award went to Anna Dietrich. Dietrich is the 17-year-old daughter of Tim and Christina Dietrich of Liberty. A senior at Liberty High School, she plans to attend a four-year university with the ROTC program, major in Business Management, and become an Air Force officer.
The Non-Finalist evening gown winner was Allison Worley. Worley is the 20-year-old daughter of Shane and Adrianne Worley and resides in Quincy while pursuing her nursing degree. She after college at Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences, she plans a career in hospice care. She also plans to earn her Nurse Practitioner degree.
Other contestants included Sierra Miller of Quincy, Olivia Stegeman of Quincy, Isabel Cramsey of Quincy, Audrey McKinney of Liberty, Emma Hagerbaumer of Quincy, Caitlin Burwinkel of Fowler and Evangeline Grafton of Fowler.
All contestants took home scholarship money for their participation in the pageant.
The retiring Miss Adams County, Madalyn Gibbs, is the 18-year-old daughter of Jason and Amanda Gibbs of Liberty. This fall, she will begin her freshman year at Southwestern Illinois College on a full-ride volleyball scholarship. She plans to study Criminal Investigation.
In addition to the pageant, the fair honored all former fair queens in honor of its 60th pageant. The program also included the annual Sweetheart of Adams County Pageant. It's a unique opportunity for individuals of all ages with intellectual or physical disabilities to experience being a Queen or King for an evening.
The Adams County Fair continues through Tuesday, July 29. Find more info at www.adamsfair.org
2025 Miss Adams County Fair to be Crowned
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Adams County Fair Queen Pageant Celebrates 60 Years of Royal Tradition
Fifteen contestants vying for the title of 2025 Miss Adams County Fair Queen have been working hard to gain experience in the areas of interview, speech, and stage presence. Join us on the evening of Wednesday, July 23, to find out who will be crowned the next Miss Adams County Fair Queen! This year marks a remarkable milestone for the Adams County Fair Queen Pageant — the 60th year of a cherished community tradition. To celebrate this historic occasion, we are thrilled to welcome back our past queens for a special reunion and on-stage recognition. These women represent decades of grace, leadership, and hometown pride, and we are honored to celebrate their legacy. As we reflect on almost six decades of queens who have worn the crown with purpose and poise, we look ahead with excitement to see who will become our 60th Miss Adams County Fair Queen. This year’s pageant promises to be a memorable evening filled with tradition, inspiration, and community spirit. The reigning Miss Adams County, Madalyn Gibbs, is the 18-year-old daughter of Jason and Amanda Gibbs of Liberty. This fall, she will begin her freshman year at Southwestern Illinois College on a full-ride volleyball scholarship. She plans to study Criminal Investigation. Meet the 2025 Contestants: Sierra Miller is the 19-year-old daughter of Toby and Amanda Miller of Quincy. She will be a junior at Western Illinois University, majoring in Music Education and Music Therapy. Her goal is to teach elementary general music. Sponsored by Advanced Dental Care. Olivia Stegeman is the 17-year-old daughter of Ken and Tammy Stegeman of Quincy. A senior at Quincy Senior High School, she plans to study Business Administration with a minor in Fashion Merchandising and hopes to own a bridal and formalwear boutique. Sponsored by Hebrews Coffee, Melissa B Interiors, and 48th Street Studio. Anna Dietrich is the 17-year-old daughter of Tim and Christina Dietrich of Liberty. A senior at Liberty High School, she plans to attend a four-year university with the ROTC program, major in Business Management, and become an Air Force officer. Sponsored by Reis Construction and Liberty Bank. Elaina Schreacke is a 20-year-old from Quincy. She is enrolled in the John Wood Community College Nursing Program and will graduate with her RN degree this December. Sponsored by Hy-Vee. Isabel Cramsey is the 19-year-old daughter of Jason and Misty Cramsey of Quincy. She will attend John Wood Community College this fall to major in Business and plans to pursue a career in finance or accounting. Sponsored by Hanlin Floor Covering. Cloe Owens is the 18-year-old daughter of Bill and Theresa Owens of Liberty. She will begin her freshman year at John Wood Community College, studying toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Sponsored by Revival Coffeehouse. Audrey McKinney is the 16-year-old daughter of Adam and Erika McKinney of Liberty. A junior at Liberty High School, she plans to pursue a degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Sponsored by Carter’s Coffee Bar, Schmidt Tent Rental, and Peters Heating & Air. Andrea Schaffnit is the 19-year-old daughter of Kevin and Nicole Schaffnit of Mendon. She attends SIUC, majoring in Healthcare Management, with plans to earn her master's in Hospital Administration and work toward becoming a hospital COO. Sponsored by Shaffer Enterprises. Emma Hagerbaumer is the 17-year-old daughter of Jamie Isaacks and Trevor Hagerbaumer of Quincy. A junior at Quincy Senior High School, she plans to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and pursue a career in pediatrics. Sponsored by Three L Construction, Twaddle Plumbing, and Quest Flesner Trucking. Chloe Shaffer is the 18-year-old daughter of Curtis and Shannon Shaffer of Mendon. She will attend Culver-Stockton College on a basketball scholarship, majoring in Business Administration and Marketing. Sponsored by R.D. Shaffer Trucking and The Daily Grind. Charlotte Smith is the 18-year-old daughter of Nick and Amanda Smith of Quincy. She will attend Quincy University, majoring in Finance and minoring in Communications, with plans to become a Financial Advisor. Sponsored by Tanning Unlimited. Allison Worley is the 20-year-old daughter of Shane and Adrianne Worley and resides in Quincy while pursuing her nursing degree. She attends Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences where she is preparing for her career in hospice care with plans to further her education by earning her Nurse Practitioner degree. Sponsored by Blessing-Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Caitlin Burwinkel is the 18-year-old daughter of Craig and Jenifer Burwinkel of Fowler. She will be a freshman at Maryville University, studying Sports Business Management. Sponsored by Brian Dickhut Trucking LLC and Mealiff Insurance. Makenna Post is the 21-year-old daughter of Alan Post and Lindsey Whitford of Clayton. She recently earned her Associate of Applied Science in Nursing from John Wood Community College and plans to work towards her Bachelor of Science in Nursing within the next year. Sponsored by Press Yours on U and Adams County Fence and Supply. Evangeline Grafton is the 16-year-old daughter of Hope Audet-Williams and Jacob Williams of Fowler. She is currently homeschooled and plans to attend Illinois State University to study Business Administration and work in property management and rehabilitation. Sponsored by Adams County Realty and Shottenkirk Chevrolet. Special Thanks: We extend our heartfelt appreciation to all of our generous sponsors, including: A & A Afterglow, A + Clay, Adams County Fair Board, Angie at Suite 6, Beth Heinze Dance Studio, Buff City Soap, Bluff View Photography, CCs Coffee Bar, Denise Tallcott Leadership, Duncan & Co, Eighth Avenue Villager, Emerald City Jewelers, Expressions by Christine, Farmhaus Coffee Company, Farm and Home Supply, Griffen Signs in Time, Historical Society of Quincy and Adams Co., Kaylyn Orpet Bartz, Little Jess Jeep, Madalyn Thompson, Neora Skincare by Nici Woodyard, Nutrition HQ, Pourhaus, Prairieland FS, Rachel B Photography, RaNae's Lash and Skincare Studio, Ruthi Bea’s, Smith Brothers Power Sports/ R&R Golf, Speckhart Shrimp Farms, Sturhahn Jewelers, TCBY, Tannie Kakes, Texas Roadhouse, Titan International, and Trudy’s Trendy Boutique. Event Details: The 2025 Little Miss and Mr. Adams County Pageant begins at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 23, followed by the Miss Adams County Fair Queen Pageant at 7:00 p.m. The 9th Annual Sweetheart of Adams County Pageant will also take place that evening. This inclusive program offers individuals of all ages with intellectual or physical disabilities a chance to shine as a Queen or King for a day. No special attire is required — just wear what makes you feel special! Special thanks to Eighth Avenue Villager and Overhead Door for making the Sweetheart of Adams County Pageant possible. The 2025 Adams County Fair runs July 23–29 at the Adams County Fairgrounds off Highway 336 in Mendon, IL. For more information, visit www.adamsfair.org. |
Contestant #1 Sierra Miller
Contestant #2 Olivia Stegeman
Contestant #3 Anna Dietrich
Contestant #4 Elaina Schreacke
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Contestant #5 Isabel Cramsey
Contestant #9 Emma Hagerbaumer
Contestant #13 Caitlin Burwinkel
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Contestant #6 Cloe Owens
Contestant #10 Chloe Shaffer
Contestant #14 Makenna Post
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Contestant #7 Audrey McKinney
Contestant #11 Charlotte Smith
Contestant #15 Evangeline Grafton
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Contestant #8 Andrea Schaffnit
Contestant #12 Allison Worley
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2024 Miss Adams County Fair Queen Crowned
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Madalyn Gibbs, 17, was crowned the 2024 Miss Adams County during the Miss Adams County Fair Pageant Wednesday, July 24 during the 82nd Adams County Fair. She is the daughter of Jason and Amanda Gibbs of Liberty. She will be a senior at Liberty High School this fall. Following graduation she plans to join the Air Force. She would like to pursue a career in Criminal Justice and eventually become an FBI agent. Meyer Premium Beef provided her sponsorship in the pageant.
Gibbs is the 59th Adams County Fair Queen to be crowned since the pageant began in 1965. She takes home a $2,000 scholarship from the Adams County Fair Board and numerous prizes from local sponsors. She will reign over the Adams County Fair through Tuesday, July 30. First runner up was Madison Hester. Madison is the 18-year-old daughter of Jarred and Sue Hester of Golden. She is a graduate of Central High School. In the fall she plans to attend Quincy University. Madison plans to major in criminal justice/pre-law with hopes to become a prosecuting attorney. Second runner up was Ashley Walbring, the 17-year-old daughter of Matt and Lori Walbring of Quincy. She will be a Senior this fall at Quincy Senior High School. After graduation Ashley plans to attend Culver-Stockton College and pursue a Bachelor of Health Science in Respiratory Therapy. Walbring was also awarded the Miss Congeniality Award, voted on by her fellow contestants. She takes home a $150 scholarship with that award. Madison Hester was also awarded the Don Russell Memorial Award, given to the contestant with the best interview. She takes home a $150 scholarship with that award. Other contestants included Maddi Cramsey, Sierra Miller, Genavieve Zengel, Olivia Williams and Charlotte Smith. All contestants took home scholarship money for their participation in the pageant. The retiring Miss Adams County, Morgan Widmer is the 20-year-old daughter of Mike and Trudy Willis of Quincy. This fall she will be a Junior at Quincy University majoring in Elementary Education. She is member of the “Hawkettes,” the QU Dance Team, as well as a student ambassador, Hawk Bound leader, and orientation leader for Quincy University. The Adams County Fair continues through Tuesday, July 30. Find more info at www.adamsfair.org |
Madalyn Gibbs of Liberty is the 2024 Adams County Fair Queen.
Madison Hester, 18
Ashley Walbring, 17
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Thanks to our generous sponsors!
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Gifts for the 2025 Queen donated by these generous sponsors:
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Trudy's Trendy Boutique
Wardrobe for the Queen and Miss Teen Adams County Rachel B Photography – Portrait sessions and photos the night of pageant Farmhaus Coffee Company Drinks for contestants at rehearsals and day of pageant Sturhahn Jewelers Pearls for New Queen Neora by Nici Woodyard Health and skincare products for contestants Bluff View Photography Photo sitting and print Hy-Vee Flowers for pageants Expressions by Christine Sash for Queen T-Shirt for on stage dance A &A Afterglow Tanning/Spray Tans for a year for the Queen Angie at Suite 6 Manicure for Queen Denise Talcott Leadership Public Speaking Coaching for Miss Adams County Texas Roadhouse Free Appetizer Denise Tallcott Leadership Coaching for Queen and contestants Griffin Signs Set of Magnetic Signs for Queen's Car Farm and Home Supply Goody Bag for Queen Contestants |
Adams County Fair Board
$2,000 Scholarship to 2024 Miss Adams County Miss Adams County Fair Pageant Program Committee Monetary Scholarships for Finalists, Non-finalist winners and all contestants Little Jess Jeep Transportation for Fair Week and public appearances throughout the year. R &R Golf/ Smith Brothers Powersports Golf Cart for Queen during Fair Week 8th Avenue Villager (Kayla Bunch Huber former Miss Adams County) Crown pin, necklace, earrings, clothing bag and gift certificates towards dress and swimsuit Sturhahn Jewelers Pearls for Miss Adams County Tannie Kakes Montanna Altmix (Former Miss Adams County) Desserts for contestants Miss Adams County 2017 Kaylyn Orpet- Bartz Crown and case for Queen Ruthie Bea’s – Flowers for stage Speckhart Shrimp Farm Robe for Queen Nutrition HQ Nutritional snacks and products for contestants and winner A+ Clay Co. Earrings Earrings for Queen and Contestants Duncan & Co. Hair/Make-up Prep for Contestants TBCY Gift certificate RaNae's Lash and Skincare Studio Set of lashes for state pageant for Queen Madelyn Thompson (Former Miss Adams County) Thank You notes for the Queen |