(Atlantic) The 2026 Cass County Fair Queen and King Contest kicked off Thursday evening’s activities at the Cass County Fair, with Clara Kennedy crowned Fair Queen and Colin Rudy selected as Fair King.
Olivia Olson was named the 2026 Cass County Fair Princess, while Walker Gary earned the title of Fair Prince.
Kennedy, the daughter of Zak and Emily Kennedy, is a member of the Cass County Cowpokes and Atlantic FFA.
She said the experience helped her grow through the interview process, overcome her fear of talking with new people, and try new things. As Fair Queen, Kennedy will represent Cass County at the 2026 Iowa State Fair.
Rudy, the son of Chuck and Jill Rudy, is a member of the Cass County Cowpokes and Atlantic FFA. He has been involved in 4-H for 12 years and FFA for three years.
Fair Princess Olivia Olson is the daughter of Jon and Kate Olson. She is a member of Pymosa and Atlantic FFA.
Fair Prince Walker Gary is the son of Mark and Nicole Gary. He is a member of the Bear Grove Blazers and Griswold FFA.
Nine candidates competed for the Fair Queen title. Karley Byers was named Miss Congeniality. The queen candidates included Alyson Dreager, Jacuelyn Freund, Ada Hansen, Ryanna Harrison, Clara Kennedy, Leah Ohms, Olivia Olson, Callie Rudy, and Karley Byers. The four finalists were Clara Kennedy, Olivia Olson, Ada Hansen, and Alyson Dreager.
Four candidates competed for the Cass County Fair King title: Colin Rudy, Walker Gary, Kole Sorensen, and Dylen Dreager. Rudy was also named Mr. Congeniality.
In the Little Miss and Little Mister contests, Zola Zellmer and Wade Zellmer were selected as the winners.
(Top Photo: L-R: Olivia Olson, Princess; Clara Kennedy, Fair Queen; Colin Rudy, Fair King; and Walker Gary, Fair Prince)
