As a child I remember vividly the week of the Gibson County Fair. For me, this meant a week of Little Tykes rodeo and 4-H exhibits. I could barely contain myself throughout all the excitement. Every year was the same, except for last year when I decided I would enter the Miss Gibson County Fairest of the Fair pageant. Being extremely anxious yet even more excited, I remember the moment when my number was called as queen. I sprinted as fast as I could from behind the curtain to a room full of my family and friends. This moment will forever be embedded in my mind. At this point, I knew that I had won the title of Miss Gibson County Fairest of the Fair, but what I didn’t know was I would experience some very most memorable moments.

My week as Fairest of the Fair was one like no other. I was so proud of my title and even more excited to get out and see every aspect of our fair. My week began in the barn with our Junior Livestock program. It was great experiencing the excitement from inside the ring and being so close to all of the young children who had worked so very hard with their animal all year. The events only became more exciting. I worked at the younger pageants and helped crown the new queens. The various concerts throughout the week kept me busy too! I was recognized as a special guest on Wednesday night at the wresting event and even participated in the ring! My favorite part was being the first person to go through out mud bog! I will never forget my brother standing on the sideline telling me to press the gas harder or I would get stuck. Even though I had to be pulled out of the mud by a tractor, it was worth the excitement! After a week of eventful nights every night, I was exhausted when Sunday came around; however, I would go back and do it all again if I was given the chance.

There are so many special thanks I need to give to many people who helped me out through this year! To my parents, you two are the greatest supporters in my life. Thank you for being by my side through all my endeavors this year. I could never tell you how thankful I am to have you two. I love ya’ll. Mr. Will, you are the greatest fair director ever. You made me feel a part of the fair the moment I was crowned. You have a special talent at what you do, and I am so glad I have made a lifelong friend with you! Ms. Teresa and Ms. Laura, thank both of you for taking care of me during the week of the fair in making sure I knew all the places I could be and all the opportunities I had during the week. You are both very special. To all of the fair board who traveled with me to Nashville, thank you for all the laughs and memories we made! Ms. Betty and Ms. Judy, I hate you didn’t get wanged with us! And to the entire Gibson County Fair board, thank each and every one of you for making my time as your Fairest of the Fair special. You all have a special place in my heart and I promise you will see me around the fair quite often!

To the 2011 Miss Gibson County Fair, I wish you the very best during your reign as Miss Gibson County Fair. This title is very special and I hope you take this experience and do all you can with it. Enjoy your week at the fair! Go every night and be at every event you can. Those are the memories that mean the most. Pick on Mr. Will, he will pick on you, I promise. Most of all, make memories, take pictures, and have fun. You are now part of a great organization that will forever be close to your heart.

Serving as Miss Gibson County Fairest of the Fair has truly been a blessing that I will cherish for the rest of my life. I look back on this experience as an opportunity to become apart of one of the greatest organizations in the world. It has touched my heart and will forever be a part of my life. I am very proud and blessed to say that I had the opportunity to represent all of Gibson County and everything we are about.

Sincerely,

Taylor Hassell ,
2010 Gibson County Fairest of the Fair