(LAGRANGE) – LaGrange County has a new queen to represent them for the next year.

Sunday afternoon during the 2025 LaGrange County 4-H Fair, the Fair Queen Contest was held, with three young ladies vying for the title of Queen. .

After going through the different parts of the contest, which included business/formal wear; formal gown and an on stage question and answer portion, Leigha Schrock was named the 2025 LaGrange County 4-H Fair Queen by a three judge panel. She was crowned by the 2024 Queen Katie Eash.

Schrock says she used to watch the contest as a child, and never thought she would be the Fair Queen someday. LINKC.

For being named Queen, Schrock will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the LaGrange County Fair Board, along with several other prizes.

Schrock explains what she will take from her time in 4-H and this contest that will help her in the future. LINKD.

Schrock just graduated from Westview High School and will be attending Ball State University.

Named the First Runner Up is Danessa Hoffman, who was also named Miss Congeniality. The LaGrange County Fair Princess is Reese Wolheter.