Clara Kuelper, left, was named 2023 Miss Knox County Fair Queen; Elle Dare, center, was named Little Miss Knox County Fair Queen; and Dakota Detmers, right, was named Junior Miss Knox County Fair Queen at the 2023 Knox County Fair Queen Pageant on Saturday at the Orpheum Theatre. (Submitted by Nicole Lambasio)
Clara Kuelper of Rio was crowned the 2023 Miss Knox County Fair Queen at a pageant Saturday at the Orpheum Theatre.
Dakota Detmers of Knoxville was crowned Junior Miss and Ellie Dare of Avon was crowned Little Miss at the pageant.
For the Miss competition, Whitney Godsil is first runner up, Jan Abel is second runner up, Aeryn Mahr is third runner up and Sydney Kuberski is fourth runner up.
In the Junior Miss competition, Lillian Rogers is first runner up, Audrey Rodriguez is second runner up, Savannah Haun is third runner up and Ava George is fourth runner up.
In the Little Miss competition, Camille Pickrel is first runner up, Mila Nolan is second runner up, Dalayah Nsimbi is third runner up and Josie Thurman is fourth runner up.
All contestants must attend school or college in Knox County.
The 2023 Knox County Fair runs Monday, July 10 through Saturday, July 15. The fair will feature agriculture and domestic exhibits, harness racing, a carnival, entertainment and other events.
PHOTOS: 2023 Miss Knox County Fair Queen Pageant
