MILLERSBURG — After a year of giving themselves and representing Holmes County and the fair, royals Bryce Burgett and Lyndsey Davis are eagerly anticipating the arrival of this year's fair.
King Burgett, 19, is the son of Dan and Jenny Burgett. He was nominated by the Nashville Jolly Farmers. Queen Davis, 17, is the daughter of Jerry and Lisa Davis. She was nominated by the Killbuck Handy Helpers 4-H Club.
“I've been super busy traveling to other fairs and festivals,” said Davis, who said that by mid-summer she'd been to more than a dozen events. She said she's enjoyed promoting her own fair and talking to others about the developments locally.
“Especially this year, it's very important because we're at our new location and we want to bring …show more content…
They really look up to you when you have your crown on. It's a special feeling. I remember when I was in their shoes.”
“I hope to be a positive role model and encourage them to get involved in the community and fair, whether it's through 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts or Girls Scouts, any way they can.”
By assuming the role of royalty, she said, “You take on a lot of responsibility … to create a positive image for your community. It's been special for me. I've had a lot of opportunities I may not have been able to experience (otherwise).”
One of those, she said, was attending the Ohio Fair Managers Association convention, where she also competed in the Ohio Fair Queen Contest. “I met queens from all over Ohio — from parts of Ohio I've never been to. It was amazing and very exciting.”
This year, Davis will take scrap booking, canning and freezing and horse projects to the fair. She said she's looking forward to seeing everything come together at the new location and “seeing the kids who are in the first year, their first time showing at the new grounds.”
Burgett will take a hog and an archery project this year. He's most excited to see the king and queen contest, “who comes out and crowning the next
King Burgett, 19, is the son of Dan and Jenny Burgett. He was nominated by the Nashville Jolly Farmers. Queen Davis, 17, is the daughter of Jerry and Lisa Davis. She was nominated by the Killbuck Handy Helpers 4-H Club.
“I've been super busy traveling to other fairs and festivals,” said Davis, who said that by mid-summer she'd been to more than a dozen events. She said she's enjoyed promoting her own fair and talking to others about the developments locally.
“Especially this year, it's very important because we're at our new location and we want to bring …show more content…
They really look up to you when you have your crown on. It's a special feeling. I remember when I was in their shoes.”
“I hope to be a positive role model and encourage them to get involved in the community and fair, whether it's through 4-H, FFA, Boy Scouts or Girls Scouts, any way they can.”
By assuming the role of royalty, she said, “You take on a lot of responsibility … to create a positive image for your community. It's been special for me. I've had a lot of opportunities I may not have been able to experience (otherwise).”
One of those, she said, was attending the Ohio Fair Managers Association convention, where she also competed in the Ohio Fair Queen Contest. “I met queens from all over Ohio — from parts of Ohio I've never been to. It was amazing and very exciting.”
This year, Davis will take scrap booking, canning and freezing and horse projects to the fair. She said she's looking forward to seeing everything come together at the new location and “seeing the kids who are in the first year, their first time showing at the new grounds.”
Burgett will take a hog and an archery project this year. He's most excited to see the king and queen contest, “who comes out and crowning the next