KNOXVILLE, TENN. (September 11, 2023) – The Tennessee Valley Fair has announced the winners of the pageant contests including the 64th Tennessee Valley Fairest of the Fair and 16th Junior Fairest of the Fair.
The 64th Tennessee Valley Fairest of the Fair is Gracie Hancock of Knoxville, Tennessee. She will serve 2023-2024 as the official ambassador of the Tennessee Valley Fair and receives a scholarship for her accomplishment. Brooke Bilbrey of Knoxville, Tennessee was crowned the 16th Junior Fairest of the Fair. She will also serve as an official ambassador of the Tennessee Valley Fair for the next year.
Baby Contest
● Division I Girl – Millie Gibbs
● Division II Girl – Brynleigh Anderson
● Division I Boy - John James
● Division II Boy – Carter Beach
Tiny Tot
4-6 years of age
● 2023 Tiny Tot - Vivvy Shults of Sevierville
● 1st Runner Up – Lennox Whittemore
● 2nd Runner Up – Brinkley Milligan
● Fairgoer’s Fair Lady – Bristol Patterson
● Miss Photogenic – Stella Moye
Little Miss
7-9 years of age
● 2023 Little Miss - Carley Hicks of Helenwood
● 1st Runner Up – Kyleigh Sartin
● 2nd Runner Up – Emma Strunk
● Fairgoer’s Fair Lady – Neilia James
● Miss Photogenic – Paisley Ooten
Princess
10-12 years of age
● 2023 Princess - Raelynn Hembree of Clinton
● 1st Runner Up – Mila Kitts
● 2nd Runner Up – Tybee Milligan
● Fairgoer’s Fair Lady – Adeline Queener
● Miss Photogenic – Raelynn Hembree
Junior Fairest of the Fair
13-15 years of age
● 2023 Junior Fairest of the Fair – Brooke Bilbrey of Knoxville
● 1st Runner Up – Joscelyn Rulapaugh of Seymour
● 2nd Runner Up – Shae Marie York of Jacksboro
● Fairgoer’s Fair Lady – Maddie Dewitt of Knoxville
● Miss Photogenic – Shae Marie York of Jacksboro
Fairest of the Fair
16-20 years of age
● 2023 Fairest of the Fair – Gracie Hancock of Knoxville
● 1st Runner Up – Addison Britton of Knoxville
● 2nd Runner Up – Chloe Bash of Heiskell
● Fairgoer’s Fair Lady – Ava Fowler of Gatlinburg
● Miss Academic – Gracie Hancock of Knoxville
● Miss Community Service – Gabel Gawthrope of Knoxville
● Best Interview – Madison Clabough of Powell
Fair Lady
21-39 years of age
● 2023 Fair Lady – Brittany May of Oneida
Fair Woman
40-59 years of age
● 2023 Fair Woman – Melani Smith of Knoxville
Miss Senior
60+ years of age
● 2023 Fair Woman – Pam Breedwell
About the Tennessee Valley Fair
The Tennessee Valley Fair is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization and one of the state’s largest multi-day events attracting thousands of attendees each year. Known for its innovative exhibits, livestock shows, concert series, action sports, exciting rides and variety of unique foods, the Tennessee Valley Fair offers great entertainment for the entire family. The Tennessee Valley Fair is proud to present nightly fireworks sponsored by the Tennessee Education Lottery. For more information, please visit
www.tnvalleyfair.org or call (865) 215-1471.
Contact:
Abbington (Abby) Villas
Marketing Coordinator
(865) 215-1473
abby@tnvalleyfair.orgwww.tnvalleyfair.org or (865)215-1471
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