Miss Bailey Schneider Crowned 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen
 
 Miss Bailey Schneider, of Warrenton, was named the 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held Thursday, Aug. 7. Miss Schneider received the highest score of 32 contestants vying for the title in the two-day competition, held in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Miss Schneider will reign over the remaining State Fair events and be an ambassador for the State Fair and Missouri agriculture throughout the coming year.
Miss Schneider is 19-years-old attending the University of Missouri. As Queen, she will receive a $2,000 scholarship to continue her education. Miss Schneider entered as Miss Warren County and is the daughter of Jeff and Jennifer Schneider.
Miss Schneider is most looking forward to participating in the Opening Day Parade and attending the Governor’s Ham Breakfast for the first time. Miss Schneider’s favorite way to Step On In at the Fair is by being an exhibitor, and now, as the 2025 Missouri State Fair Queen.
Miss Schneider has previously partaken in Fair activities as a swine exhibitor, as well as volunteering at the Beef House and being involved in Missouri FFA. She enjoys the way everyone comes together to celebrate Missouri, and the swine shows, especially the No Limit’s P.I.G. Show, at the Missouri State Fair each year.
Participants in the queen pageant were judged in multiple areas including interview, speech, talent and evening gown.
Miss Jalynn Hoover was named first runner-up and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Second runner-up went to Miss Karlie Ellis, who will receive a $750 scholarship. The third runner-up honor went to Miss Tyne Wilson who will receive a $500 scholarship, and the fourth runner-up honor went to Miss Faith Williams who will receive a $350 scholarship.
Recognition plaques went to contestants ranking highest in each of the four competitive categories: Miss Tyne Wilson received top ranking in Interview; Miss Bailey Schneider received top ranking in Speech; Miss Christina Cox received top ranking in Evening Gown; and Miss Christina Cox, received top ranking in Talent.
Photo of Miss Walker available for download from the Fair’s Flickr page.
Past Missouri State Fair Queens
 
 Claire Walker
Chillicothe
 
 Kelsey Miller
Jonesburg
 
 Elsie Kigar
Bible Grove
 
 Rosie Lenz
Prairie Home
 
 Chloe Momphard
Troy
 
 Samantha Nelson
Higbee
 
 Natalie Ayers
Green City
 
 Lani Ogle
Sarcoxie
 
 Destiny Reed
Palmyra
 
 Hannah Keene
Warrenton
 
 Ashley Bauer
Warrenton
 
 Emily Wood
Palmyra
 
 Meredith Jones
Dawn
 
 Megan Westhoff
Memphis
 
 Samantha Wilkerson
Paris
 
 Whitney Wallace
Clinton
 
 Katie Allen
Marceline
 
 Tyne Morgan
Lexington
 
 Megan Perry
Bethel
 
 Leah Reid
Sweet Springs
 
 Staci Holland
Halfway
 
 Kelly Rohlfing
Fayette
 
 Amanda Dyke
Moberly
 
 Carrie Cowgill
Columbia
 
 Lori Reid
Sweet Springs
 
 Cheri Thornhill
Troy
 
 Denette Roderick
Lebanon
 
 Tracey Reynolds
Queen City
 
 Shelly Beemer
Chillicothe
 
 Lisa Stottlemyre
Trenton
 
 Amy Schneider
Fayette
 
 Leann Murphy
Hannibal
 
 Amber Green
Steelville
 
 Nina Kay Donovan
Holliday
 
 Sarah Shively
Shelbyville
 
 Sheryl Huecker
Bunceton
 
 Paige Schroeder
Marshall
 
 Wendi Elliott
New Cambria
 
 Mary Hamilton
Carthage
 
 Katherine Mitchell
Lexington
 
 Laurie Ann Engle
Maryville
 
 Barbara Webster
Jefferson City
 
 Connie Freese
Salisbury
 
 Teresa Bilyeu
Springfield
 
 Janice Welter
Oran
 
 Anita Vanetti
Parkville
 
 Susan Wilson
Fredericktown
 
 Monica Huber
Washington
 
 Marilyn Barban
Kirksville
 
 Cynthia Kueck
Columbia
 
 Becky Rives
Paris
 
 Jeanne Thurman
Atlanta
 
 Cherry Barker
Drexel
 
 Ann Bruckerhoff
Hermann
 
 Janet Seals
Tripplet
 
 Raymona Rohlfing
Fayette
 
 Debbie Hansbrough
Monroe City
 
 Leta Jane Bock
Charleston
 
 Karen Womack
Washington
 
 Jennifer Horton
Stockton
 
 Sharon Holt
Kennett
 
 Marsha Marquardt
Independence
 
 Sarabeth Stevens
Palmyra
 
 Jeannie Ennis
Kansas City
 
 Fran Strubberg
Washington
 
 Kay Burns
Caruthersville
 
 