Bailey Schneider of Warren County rides in the 2025 Missouri State Fair Opening Day Parade as the 67th queen in the fair’s history. Schneider was crowned queen after winning the contest Aug. 7, 2025. (Photo by Kyle Hill, KMMO News)

A Mizzou student from Warren County is the new queen of the Missouri State Fair.

Bailey Schneider earned the highest marks from the judges, claiming the tiara at the annual queen contest Thursday, Aug. 7 to become the 67th queen in fair history. Schneider says she was inspired by many members of her family to pursue the crown.

Schneider has shown hogs for several years at the fair, with one of her biggest memories made in the Swine Barn.

Schneider is pursuing a degree in agricultural communication with a minor in ag business policy. She has this advice for young women wishing to participate in their local pageant:

Schneider also won the speech portion of the contest. She will represent the fair over the next year, and receive a two-thousand dollar scholarship. Her selection was attended by Missouri Governor Mike Kehoe, believed to be the first time a sitting governor was present for the coronation of a State Fair Queen.

A total of 33 young women competed in Thursday’s queen contest.

2025 Missouri State Fair Queen Contest Top Ten

Queen: Bailey Schneider, Warren County (speech winner) $2000 scholarship
1st Runner-Up: Jalynn Hoover, Jasper County $1000 scholarship
2nd Runner-Up: Karlie Ellis, Lincoln County $750 scholarship
3rd Runner-Up: Tyne Wilson, Cass County (interview winner) $500 scholarship
4th Runner-Up: Faith Williams, Gasconade County $350 scholarship
Remaining Top Ten:
Christina Cox, Boone County (talent and gown winner)
Emma Harvey, Clark County
Ashlyn Ohlms, St Charles County
Mallory Reed, Missouri Hereford
Olivia Reed, Washington