The 2026 Pageant will be held on June 3 at the Grandstand! Little Miss will begin at 6 p.m. with Junior Miss and Miss to follow at 7:15 p.m.
The 2026 Macon County Fair Queens will serve as the official hosts of the 2026 Fair and attend various events throughout Macon County during their year of service. The 2026 Miss Macon County Fair will have the honor to compete in the 2027 Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant in January.
Stay up-to-date on all Pageant news by visiting our Pageant Facebook Page and our Instagram Page!
Ticket Prices:
General Admission: $7 per person, 2 and under free.
Visiting pageant queens + 1 chaperone may get in free.
New Event During the Macon County Fair Pageant!
Introducing the 1st Macon County Fair King & Queen Candidates. The most money raised by the king and queen contestants by June 3rd will be crowned the coveted title of King and Queen of the 170th Annual Macon County Fair! Each winner will have bragging rights, a crown and sash to wear at any Macon County Fair event and $100 (but are “encouraged” to donate back).
How to Donate?
Mail checks to:
3700 N Westlawn, Decatur, IL 62526
Payable to: Macon County Fair Assoc
Or you can reach out to your favorite king and queen!
Please indicate who is to receive your donations so we count it accurately. All proceeds are to be donated to the Macon County Fair – We really appreciate your support! And THEY appreciate the cute crown and sash!
MISS: The Miss pageant is for young women who are 16 to 21 years old as of June 3, 2026. The contestant must not reach their 22nd birthday by January 1, 2022. Contestants must reside or attend school in Macon or Piatt County. The Miss contestants will participate in a 4-minute interview with a panel of judges, communication skills, swimsuit and evening gown.
JUNIOR MISS: The Junior Miss pageant is for young ladies who are 10 to 14 years old as of June 3, 2026. Contestants must reside or attend school in Macon, Piatt, or Sangamon County. The Junior Miss contestants will participate in a 3-minute interview with a panel of judges, communication skills, and evening gown.
LITTLE MISS: The Little Miss pageant is for young ladies who are 4 to 8 years old as of June 3, 2026. Contestants must reside or attend school in Macon or Piatt County. The Little Miss contestants will participate in a 2-minute interview with a panel of judges, communication skills, and evening gown.
Past Pageant Directors
- 1970 – Dolorez Davis
- 1971 – 1974 – Mrs. Larry King
- 1975 – Mrs. Marcella Johnson
- 1976 – 1987 – Charlotte Dipper
- 1988 – Charlotte Dipper & Sandy Muirheid
- 1989 – 1993 – Sandy Muirheid
- 1994 – Renee Bailey
- 1995 – Helen King
- 1996 – 2013 – Melissa Muirheid
- 2016 – Amy Dobrinick
- 2017 – Amy Dobrinick & Kristie Krigbaum
- 2018 – 2019 – Amy Dobrinick, Kristie Krigbaum & Aryn Dobrinick
- 2020 – 2021 – Amy Dobrinick & Aryn Dobrinick
- 2022 – 2024 – Ashlie Hall
- 2025 – Brooke Burke