06/17/2026
On behalf of the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair Pageant Committee, we would like to extend our sincerest apology to one of our Wee Miss contestants and her family following the June 10, 2026 pageant.
After a thorough review of the tabulation sheets, we discovered that an honest tabulation error resulted in one contestant's score being inadvertently overlooked. As a result, she was not recognized during the pageant when, in fact, she had earned the title of 2nd Runner-Up.
We understand that this mistake was deeply disappointing, especially for a young contestant who worked hard and deserved to hear her name called. For that, we are truly sorry.
We want to assure everyone that this error was completely unintentional. Our tabulators are experienced professionals who work with numbers every day, and despite the greatest care being taken, mistakes can happen. This was simply an unfortunate human error and in no way reflects any bias, favoritism, or intentional wrongdoing.
The contestant's family reached out to us, which prompted the review, and we offer our heartfelt apology and to ensure she receives the recognition she rightfully earned.
The Virginia-Kentucky District Fair Pageant has always been committed to fairness, integrity, and celebrating every contestant. We appreciate the grace and understanding shown by the family and our pageant community as we work to learn from this experience and strengthen our procedures moving forward.
Please join us in congratulating our newly recognized 2nd Runner-Up, Amelia Roberts. We are incredibly proud of all of our contestants and thank each family for being a part of this year's pageant.
ALL master score sheets were thoroughly reviewed, and no other errors were found. Thank you all for your understanding in this error.
Courtney Rasnake, Pageant Director
