Eleven young ladies competed for the title of Miss Teen Adams County on the evening of Thursday, July 25 inside the Family Fun Zone tent. Judges evaluated the teens based on submitted questions and performance on stage. The contestants also gave a 30 second prepared speech answering the prompt, “What does the Adams County Fair mean to you?” A closed door interview was also conducted with judges days before the pageant as well. Judges chose 15 year-old Lydia Zanger of Quincy as the 2024 Miss Teen Adams County.
First Runner-Up was Mariah Mantle of Liberty.
Miss Teen Adams County Lydia Zanger is the daughter of Chuck and Bridgett Zanger of Quincy. She attends Quincy Senior High School and enjoys cheerleading, 4-H, Student Council and swimming.
The runner up was Mariah Mantle of Liberty. Mariah is the 14 year-old daughter of Robby and Gina Mintle of Liberty. She enjoys participating in 4-H, Student Council, FFA and band.
Peoples' Choice Winner Sophia Stone of Quincy.
Peoples’ Choice winner was Sophia Stone. Sophia is the 15 year-old daughter of Brian and Megan Stone of Quincy.
The Junior Miss Adams County Berkley Gunther and Miss Teen Adams County Lydia Zanger join the new 2024 Miss Adams County Madalyn Gibbs, Little Mister Riggin Wietholder and Little Miss Baylor Gunther as Fair royalty.
The new Miss Teen Adams County takes home a wardrobe from Trudy’s Trendy Boutique, and special gifts from Rachel B Photography, Emerald City Jewelers, Tannie Cakes, Texas Roadhouse, Expressions by Christine and HyVee. Special thanks also goes to Trudy’s Trendy Boutique, Rachel B Photography, Emerald City Jewelers, Tannie Cakes, Texas Roadhouse, TCBY and the Adams County Fair Board for their generous gifts to all participants.