Miss Claire Walker Crowned 2024 Missouri State Fair Queen
![Miss Claire Walker, 2024 MSF Queen](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/claire-walker-2024-msf-queen.jpg)
Miss Claire Walker, of Chillicothe, was named the 2024 Missouri State Fair Queen in a ceremony held yesterday, Thursday, Aug. 8. Miss Walker received the highest score of 31 contestants vying for the title in the two-day competition, held in the Mathewson Exhibition Center. Miss Walker will reign over the remaining State Fair events and be an ambassador for the State Fair and Missouri agriculture throughout the coming year.
Miss Walker is 19-years-old attending the University of Missouri majoring in Agribusiness Management. As Queen, she will receive a $2,000 scholarship to continue her education. Miss Walker entered as Miss Livingston County and is the daughter of Brice and Tiffany Walker.
Miss Walker said she is most looking forward to “appreciating the finer moments of the Fair like handing out ribbons at shows and meeting young exhibitors.” Her favorite stories come from hanging out in the cattle barns getting her cattle ready to show with family and friends.
Miss Walker has participated in the Fair in numerous activities including showing Simmental cattle, exhibiting in the both 4-H and FFA Buildings. She has also volunteered her time at the Missouri Cattlemen’s Beef House.
Participants in the Queen Pageant were judged in multiple areas including interview, speech, talent and evening gown.
Rachel Ancell, Missouri Sheep Producers Representative, was named first runner-up and will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Second runner-up went to Miss Scotland County, Emma Harvey, who will receive a $500 scholarship. The third runner-up honor went to Miss NEMO Fair, Allison Pollard, who will receive a $350 scholarship, and the fourth runner-up honor went to Miss Platte County, Trinity Wrightfield, who will receive a $250 scholarship.
Recognition plaques went to contestants ranking highest in each of the four competitive categories: Abby Loesing, Miss Washington Town and Country Fair, received top ranking in Interview; Miss Ancell received top ranking in Speech; Miss Pollard received top ranking in Evening Gown; and Miss Johnson County, Taylor Skelton, received top ranking in Talent.
Photo of Miss Walker available for download from the Fair’s Flickr page.
Past Missouri State Fair Queens
![Kelsey Miller, 2023 MSF Queen](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/kelsey-miller-2023-msf-queen.jpg)
Kelsey Miller
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-msf-queen-miss-elsie-kigar.jpg)
Elsie Kigar
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-msf-queen-rosie-lenz.jpg)
Rosie Lenz
![Chloe Momphard](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/chloe-momphard.jpg)
Chloe Momphard
Troy
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/samantha-nelson-queen-2017.jpg)
Samantha Nelson
Higbee
![Natalie Ayers](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/natalie-ayers.jpg)
Natalie Ayers
Green City
![Lani Ogle](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/lani-ogle.jpg)
Lani Ogle
Sarcoxie
![Destiny Reed](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/destiny-reed.jpg)
Destiny Reed
Palmyra
![Hannah Keene, 2014 MSF Queen](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/hannah-keene-queen-2014.jpg)
Hannah Keene
Warrenton
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/ashley-bauer-queen-2013.jpg)
Ashley Bauer
Warrenton
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/emily-wood-queen-2012.jpg)
Emily Wood
Palmyra
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/meredith-jones-queen-2011.jpg)
Meredith Jones
Dawn
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/megan-westhoff-queen-2010.jpg)
Megan Westhoff
Memphis
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/samantha-wilkerson-queen_2009.jpg)
Samantha Wilkerson
Paris
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/whitney-wallace-queen-2008.jpg)
Whitney Wallace
Clinton
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/katie-allen-queen-2007.jpg)
Katie Allen
Marceline
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/tyne-morgan-queen-2006.jpg)
Tyne Morgan
Lexington
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/megan-perry-queen-2005.jpg)
Megan Perry
Bethel
![Leah Reid, MSF Queen 2004](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/leah-reid-queen-2004.jpg)
Leah Reid
Sweet Springs
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/staci-holland-queen-2003.jpg)
Staci Holland
Halfway
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/kelly-rohlfing-queen-2002.jpg)
Kelly Rohlfing
Fayette
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/amanda-dyke-queen-2001.jpg)
Amanda Dyke
Moberly
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/carrie-cowgill-queen-2000.jpg)
Carrie Cowgill
Columbia
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/lori-reid-queen-1999.jpg)
Lori Reid
Sweet Springs
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/cheri-thornhill-queen-1998.jpg)
Cheri Thornhill
Troy
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/denette-roderick-queen-1997.jpg)
Denette Roderick
Lebanon
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/tracey-reynolds-queen-1996.jpg)
Tracey Reynolds
Queen City
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/shelly-beemer-queen-1995.jpg)
Shelly Beemer
Chillicothe
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/lisa-stottlemyre-queen-1994.jpg)
Lisa Stottlemyre
Trenton
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/amy-schneider-queen-1993.jpg)
Amy Schneider
Fayette
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/leann-murphy-queen-1992.jpg)
Leann Murphy
Hannibal
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/amber-green-queen-1991.jpg)
Amber Green
Steelville
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/nina-kay-donovan-queen-1990.jpg)
Nina Kay Donovan
Holliday
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/sarah-shively-queen-1989.jpg)
Sarah Shively
Shelbyville
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/sheryl-huecker-queen-1988.jpg)
Sheryl Huecker
Bunceton
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/paige-schroeder-queen-1987.jpg)
Paige Schroeder
Marshall
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/wendi-elliott-queen-1986.jpg)
Wendi Elliott
New Cambria
![](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/mary-hamilton-queen-1985.jpg)
Mary Hamilton
Carthage
![Katherine Mitchell, MSF queen 1984](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/katherine-mitchell-queen-1984.jpg)
Katherine Mitchell
Lexington
![Laurie Ann Engle, MSF queen 1983](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1983.jpg)
Laurie Ann Engle
Maryville
![Barbara Webster, MSF queen 1982](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1982.jpg)
Barbara Webster
Jefferson City
![Connie Freese, MSF queen 1981](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1981.jpg)
Connie Freese
Salisbury
![Teresa Bilyeu, MSF queen 1980](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1980.jpg)
Teresa Bilyeu
Springfield
![Janice Welter, MSF queen 1979](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1979.jpg)
Janice Welter
Oran
![Anita Vanetta, MSF queen 1978](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1978.jpg)
Anita Vanetti
Parkville
![Susan Wilson, MSF queen 1977](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1977.jpg)
Susan Wilson
Fredericktown
![Monica Huber, MSF queen 1976](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1976.jpg)
Monica Huber
Washington
![Marilyn Barban, MSF queen 1975](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1975.jpg)
Marilyn Barban
Kirksville
![Cynthia Kueck, MSF queen 1974](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1974.jpg)
Cynthia Kueck
Columbia
![Becky Rives, MSF queen 1973](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1973.jpg)
Becky Rives
Paris
![Jeanne Thurman, MSF queen 1972](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1972.jpg)
Jeanne Thurman
Atlanta
![Cherry Barker, MSF queen 1971](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1971.jpg)
Cherry Barker
Drexel
![Ann Bruckerhoff, MSF queen 1970](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1970.jpg)
Ann Bruckerhoff
Hermann
![Janet Seals, MSF queen 1969](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1969.jpg)
Janet Seals
Tripplet
![Raymona Rohlfing, MSF queen 1968](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1968.jpg)
Raymona Rohlfing
Fayette
![Debbie Hansbrough, MSF queen 1967](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1967.jpg)
Debbie Hansbrough
Monroe City
![Leta Jane Bock, MSF queen 1966](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1966.jpg)
Leta Jane Bock
Charleston
![Karen Womack, MSF queen 1965](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1965.jpg)
Karen Womack
Washington
![Jennifer Horton, MSF queen 1964](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1964.jpg)
Jennifer Horton
Stockton
![Sharon Holt. MSF queen 1963](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1963.jpg)
Sharon Holt
Kennett
![Marsha Marquardt, MSF queen 1962](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1962.jpg)
Marsha Marquardt
Independence
![Sarabeth Stevens, MSF queen 1961](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1961.jpg)
Sarabeth Stevens
Palmyra
![No photo available](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/no-photo.jpg)
Jeannie Ennis
Kansas City
![No photo available](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/no-photo.jpg)
Fran Strubberg
Washington
![Kay Burns, MSF queen 1958](https://www.mostatefair.com/wp-content/uploads/msf-queen-1958.jpg)
Kay Burns
Caruthersville