Clinton’s Raeann Huffman crowned Farmer City / DeWitt County Fair Queen

Marc Rogers
Posted 7/20/17

Clinton’s Raeann Huffman crowned Farmer City / DeWitt County Fair Queen

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Clinton’s Raeann Huffman crowned Farmer City / DeWitt County Fair Queen

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FARMER CITY — On Tuesday evening, July 18, the 2017 Farmer City / DeWitt County Fair kicked off with its Little Miss and Queen contests.  The Little Miss Contestants were Queens in the making with their favorite outfits and questions to answer, and there were seven in the competition.  

The Queen pageant was more involved, though, with their initial presentations, a speech competition, swimsuit competition (appropriate for the heat), and the evening gown competition.  

The 2017 Farmer City / DeWitt County Fair Queen was Raeann Huffman, daughter of Stephanie and Roben Huffman, of Clinton, chosen from among the four contestants in the field.  Also present were representatives of the First National Bank and Trust Company (FNBT), from Clinton, to present a $5,000 check to the fair board in sponsorship of the Queen Contest.  FNBT volunteers present were Rachel Costello, Maggie Beitz and Glenna Rogers.  

“FNBT believes in the youth of our county just as firmly as we believe in Illinois agriculture. We feel that developing the youth of DeWitt and the surrounding counties is critical to the success of the next generation of agricultural leaders. We are excited to be partnering with the agricultural fair and hope to see it succeed for many years to come,” said Maggie Beitz, VP of Ag and Business Banking.

“It was impressive to see the amount of dedication the contests put into this pageant,” said Costello.  “The ability to participate and sponsor such a motivational and positive event for young women in our community is an honor.  Congratulations to the winner, Raeann, but also to all the participants for their hard work!”  

FNBT will be the presenting sponsor of the fair on Saturday, July 22. Saturday’s activities include the goat and western horse show along with many other family-friendly events and activities. The Beef, Pork, Open and Chili Cook-Off Contests will run from noon to 4 p.m. and the Tractor & Truck Pull will begin at 5 p.m.

“We are very appreciative of our sponsors, said Fair Association President Rick Corneglio. “Without their generous donations, we would not be able to put on a fair. This year we were able to bring back both harness racing, and the tractor pulls. We also have the livestock shows and the Jr. Kimler Memorial stock car race.”

 “We hope to continue the agricultural fair in DeWitt County, stated Corneglio, “but we can only do so with the help of our sponsors. We would like to thank FNBT for being a platinum sponsor!”