Be A Fair Queen
Clay County Fair Queen
Maggie Moser of Spencer, daughter of Jason and Melissa Moser.
Clay County Fair Queen
Each year, the Clay County Fair Queen serves as an ambassador for The World’s Greatest County Fair — representing the Fair at community events throughout the summer, including the Flagfest Parade, the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest, and, of course, the Clay County Fair in September.
The 2026 Clay County Fair Queen was crowned on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Clay County Regional Events Center. Maggie Moser of Spencer, daughter of Jason and Melissa Moser, earned the title of 2026 Clay County Fair Queen and will serve as an ambassador for the Clay County Fair throughout the coming year.
About the Queen
Maggie Moser of Spencer is the 2026 Clay County Fair Queen and will be a senior at Spencer High School this fall. She is actively involved in cheerleading, student council, and a variety of fine arts activities, including speech, mock trial, theatre, band, and choir. Behind the scenes, Maggie serves as the publicity crew head for the Spencer High School Theatre Department, helping plan and manage its social media presence, and she is also the drum major of the Spencer Tiger Marching Band. As a member of the National Honor Society, she has dedicated time to serving her community through volunteer work. Having grown up admiring the Clay County Fair Queen, Maggie is honored to now serve as a role model and proudly represent the Clay County Fair.
Want to Learn More?
Contact the Clay County Fair Office at 712-580-3000 or email info@claycountyfair.com.
Fair Queen History
2026:
Maggie Moser of Spencer, daughter of Jason and Melissa Moser, was crowned the 2026 Clay County Fair Queen on May 3 at the Clay County Regional Events Center. First runner-up was Madelyn Garcia of Linn Grove, daughter of Verity and Emilio Garcia. Other contestants included Lilly Jepsen of Spencer, the daughter of Jacque Jepsen-Bakke and Chris Bakke; and Martina Harmon of Everly, the daughter of Quinton and Anna Harmon.
2025:
Nevaeh Brauhn of Sioux Rapids, the daughter of Steve and Rish Brauhn, was crowned the 2025 Clay County Fair Queen on June 8 at the Clay County Regional Events Center. First runner-up was Hannah Tessum of Everly, the daughter of Tyler and Ashley Tessum. Other contestants included Jasmyn Christensen of Spencer, the daughter of Clayton Christensen; Abbey Crew of Spencer, the daughter of Peter and Andrea Crew; Lilly Jepsen of Spencer, the daughter of Jacque Jepsen-Bakke and Chris Bakke; Dakoda Lux of Everly, the daughter of David and Kori Lux; Ava McCarty of Peterson, the daughter of Chad & Kaarn McCarty; Maggie Moser of Spencer, the daughter of Jason and Melissa Moser; Sarah Phillips of Linn Grove, the daughter of Ryan and Laurie Phillips; and Emmalee Thompson of Linn Grove, the daughter of Peter and Rachel Thompson.
2024:
Linnea Bloom of Marathon, the daughter of Stephen and Melanie Bloom, was crowned the 2024 Clay County Fair Queen on April 28 at the Clay County Regional Events Center. First runner-up was Aubrie Stell of Spencer, the daughter of Melissa and Jason Stell. Other contestants included Hannah Tessum of Everly, the daughter of Tyler and Ashley Tessum; and Addison Wyman of Spencer, the daughter of Lea Wyman.
2023:
Kamdyn Van Gelder of Spencer, daughter of Jay and Shantel Van Gelder was crowned the 2023 Clay County Fair Queen on April 30 at the Clay County Regional Events Center. First runner-up was Addison Wyman of Spencer, the daughter of Lea Wyman. Other contestants included Aubrie Stell of Spencer, the daughter of Melissa and Jason Stell; and Linnea Bloom of Marathon, the daughter of Stephen and Melanie Bloom.