The 2024 Junior Fair Princess of the DeKalb County Fair is Ellie Caroline Ray. The 14-year-old daughter of Shayne and Kandi Ray, Ellie was among 13 contestants in the pageant Monday evening on opening night of the DeKalb County Fair. She succeeds the retiring Junior Fair Princess, Ansley Faith Cantrell, the 17-year-old daughter of Tony and Amee Cantrell of Smithville. The first runner-up was Baylei Anne Benson of Smithville (pictured right), 13-year-old daughter of Karey and John Washer and Christopher Benson. Second runner-up was McKenna Reece Miller of Dowelltown (pictured left), 16-year-old daughter of Christen and Charles Cox and David Miller. She was also named Most Photogenic. Cali Beth Agee was Miss Congeniality. She is the 16-year-old daughter of Kevin and Jennifer Agee of Smithville.