Winners of the 2026 Baxter County Fair Pageant and Baby Contest were announced following the event held Saturday at Dunbar Auditorium. Competitors from across the region participated in multiple age categories, with two winners advancing to state competitions.
Hailey Cordell, daughter of Josh Cordell and Ashley Bullock of Mountain Home, was crowned Miss Baxter County 2026. Allyson Tilley, daughter of James and Julie Tilley of Mountain Home, earned the Junior Miss Baxter County 2026 title. Both will represent the county at their respective state pageants.
A full list of winners includes:
**Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Hailey Cordell, Mountain Home - First Alternate: Allison Wallace, Cotter - Second Alternate: Judith Loyd, Mountain Home
**Junior Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Allyson Tilley, Mountain Home - First Alternate: Emily Sharpe, Mountain Home - Second Alternate: Shane Mershon, Gassville
**Princess Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Paisley Foster, Salesville - First Alternate: Maggie Parrish, Cotter - Second Alternate: Chloe Premetz, Midway
**Little Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Claire Walker, Henderson - First Alternate: Kristi Anne Dye, Mountain Home - Second Alternate: Scarlett Galluzzo, Mountain Home
**Petite Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Casey Jones, Mountain Home - First Alternate: Arrow Harber, Jordan - Second Alternate: Ripley Vawter, Mountain Home
**Tiny Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Amya Haydu, Clarkridge - First Alternate: Evangeline Lamar, Mountain Home - Second Alternate: Averie Wilkie, Mountain Home
**Tiny Tot Queen of Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Aurora Luna, Mountain Home - First Alternate: Blair McAliney, Mountain Home - Second Alternate: Riverlynn Evans, Norfork
**Tiny Tot King of Baxter County 2026** - King: Hutson Harris, Henderson - First Alternate: Jaxson Miller, Mountain Home
**Baby Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Wrenley Rosson, Mountain Home - First Alternate: Emmy Williams, Mountain Home - Second Alternate: Kamiyah Santoro, Mountain Home
**Baby Mr. Baxter County 2026** - King: Lucchese Collins, Mountain Home - First Alternate: Cassius Baker, Mountain Home - Second Alternate: Thatcher Queen, Henderson - Third Alternate: Jude Cummings, Gassville
**Wee Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Paisley Dawson, Mountain Home - First Alternate: Bailey Jones, Mountain Home - Second Alternate: Parker Jenkins, Gassville
**Wee Mr. Baxter County 2026** - King: Holstyn Wachtel, Mountain Home
**Toddler Miss Baxter County 2026** - Queen: Artemis Olson, Mountain Home - First Alternate: Ruby Gill, Mountain Home - Second Alternate: Naviah Lamar, Mountain Home
**Toddler Mr. Baxter County 2026** - King: Sawyer Greenwald, Mountain Home
The Baxter County Fair Pageant and Baby Contest are annual traditions, celebrating young residents and their families while raising enthusiasm for the county fair.