Published on January 14, 2026 4:39 pm
Last Updated on January 14, 2026 4:39 pm
“Celebrate Agriculture 2026” is the theme for the 2026 Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs State Convention in Springfield.
Queen registration will take place on Thursday morning with the first rehearsal Thursday afternoon. Another rehearsal is set for Friday morning.
The afternoon and evening queen pageant preliminaries are scheduled on Saturday afternoon and evening.
The queen pageant finals will begin at 6:30pm Sunday, with the reception for the new queen at 9:30pm Sunday.
Krista Phillips is Miss Effingham County Fair for 2026.
