HIGHLAND — Incoming Edwardsville High School senior Aleigha Fazio, 17, of Edwardsville, was crowned the 2026 Miss Madison County Fair Queen on July 25, 2026, in Highland.
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Fazio succeeds retiring 2025 fair queen Shayden Hogg.
Fazio competed in the 16-21 age category. Aleigha is a 5-foot-6 running back/defensive back for the Tigers and has been preparing for the upcoming 2026 fall season.
Other Miss Madison County Fair Queen participants were as follows:
Pocahontas ' Emma Jackson.
Alton’s Haley Rodgers.
Pocahontas’ Kendyll Decker.
Highland’s Bailee Dorsey.
Junior Miss
In other divisions, Highland’s Reese Zobrist, 14, was named 2026 Junior Miss in the contest for girls ages 11-14.
Other participants were:
Troy’s Maci Meier.
Collinsville’s Aubri Hulse.
Little Miss
Collinsville’s Kate Smiley was crowned Madison County Fair Little Miss queen.
Other participants were:
Edwardsville’s Willow Gieske.
Bethalto’s Haylin White.
Highland’s Luciana Del Valle.
New Douglas’ Eden Huff.
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