Kate Wilson was crowned the 2024 Ford County Fair Queen last night.  

Wilson is the 18-year old daughter of Mike & Heather Wilson. She is a 2023 graduate of Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School currently majoring in marketing at Illinois Wesleyan University.

The Ford County Fair continues through Saturday at the fairgrounds in Melvin. Some of the highlights tonight include the Little Mister and Miss Pageant in the dance building at 5:30pm and it is also Family Night beginning at 6:00pm.

You can join James live from the fair today and Thursday from 3-5pm on 94.1 WGFA. For more information, including a full schedule of events, visit fordcountyfair.org.