Meet the 2026 Indiana State Fair Queen

INDIANAPOLIS — Presley Hampton, Miss Jackson County 2025, was crowned the 67th Miss Indiana State Fair on Jan. 4.

In her role, Hampton will travel around 10,000 miles in June and July to 50 county fairs.

On her journey, she will promote the mission of the Indiana State Fair, highlight agriculture, support youth development, advance education and engage Hoosiers statewide.

About Hampton

Hampton is a trustee scholar at Purdue University where she studies marketing. She plans to continue her education at the Fashion Institute of Technology to pursue a career in sales and brand building within the formalwear industry.

She is a 10-year 4-H member from Jackson County.

She has earned Champion, Grand Champion and State Fair honors in 4-H Sewing and Fashion Revue. Her success in these programs led to a designer assistant internship with a leading formalwear brand.

She is a mentor for Jackson County 4-H members. She launched a student-led spirit wear boutique at Brownstown Central High School, creating hands-on business experience for her peers.

Royal Court

The other winners at the competition included:

• 1st runner-up — Kylie Cox, Tippecanoe County.

• 2nd runner-up — Addison Buckley, Hancock County.

• 3rd runner-up — Lexi Wilhoite, Vermillion County.

• 4th runner-up — Gretchen Link, Jay County.

Miss Congeniality was presented to Addie Morris from Johnson County.

The top 10 also included: Amelia Duncan, Howard County; Bailey Blacker, Clinton County; Emma Ruedlinger, Vanderburgh County; Ella Shepherd, Boone County; and Eden Hoover, Wabash County.