Tuscarawas County Fair royalty contest set for Sept. 14

Queen and king winners will be crowned during 31st annual event in the Main Show Arena

Published August 26, 2025 - 5:00 a.m.

The 31st annual Tuscarawas County Fair Royalty Contest will take place at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, in the Main Show Arena.

Queen contestants

— Emily Zurfley, 17, Dover High School/Buckeye Career Center, Dover

— Kylee Mutti, 18, Ohio State ATI, Stone Creek

— Norah Randolph, 17, New Philadelphia High School, New Philadelphia

— Cassie Miceli, 17, Indian Valley High School, Dover

— Maggie Hamilton, 18, Kent State University, Bolivar

King contestants

— William (Drew) Long, 18, Indian Valley High School graduate, Midvale

— Robbie Jones, 16, Indian Valley High School, New Philadelphia

— Colton Domer, 16, Garaway High School, Dover

The winners will be crowned during the event.

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