Haven LaCour Wins 2026 Elite Ms. Arkansas State Fair
The pageant champion returns to competition after a ten-year hiatus to claim the state title.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Fairs and Festivals
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Haven LaCour has been crowned the 2026 Elite Ms. Arkansas State Fair winner. The victory marks a significant return to the stage for the educator after a decade-long absence from the pageant circuit.
Why it matters
LaCour returned to the competition to serve as an inspiration, aiming to demonstrate that personal goals remain achievable regardless of individual circumstances or disabilities.
Winner Haven LaCour, formerly elite Miss Benton County, secured the title after a ten-year break from competition. Other winners included Jennifer Turner, who claimed the title of Senior Miss Arkansas State Fair.
The players
Haven LaCour
She is a reading interventionist for the Arkansas Virtual Academy who recently won the 2026 Elite Ms. Arkansas State Fair.
Jennifer Turner
She is the recipient of the Senior Miss Arkansas State Fair title.
Renee Orr
She served as a fair queen in 1975 and provided training assistance to other pageant contestants.
Julie Anne Orr
She is a pageant participant from Little Rock whose daughter is currently preparing for competition.
The details
LaCour, a reading interventionist at Arkansas Virtual Academy, competed against other contestants at the Arkansas State Fair. Fellow titleholder Jennifer Turner hails from Ozark, while other participants like Julie Anne Orr received modeling and walking preparation assistance from Renee Orr, a former fair queen from 1975.
Timeline
1975: Renee Orr served as a fair queen.
October 2026: Haven LaCour won the Elite Ms. Arkansas State Fair title.
October 24-25, 2026: Julie Anne Orr's daughter is scheduled to compete in a pageant.
Industry Dynamics
This event follows a lineage of state pageant traditions established by the 1975 Arkansas State Fair pageant. The continued popularity of these competitions reflects a sustained interest in regional pageantry and community engagement across the state.
Residents interested in pageant culture can engage with the Arkansas State Fair's seasonal schedule to observe future competitions. The success of contestants like LaCour highlights the accessibility of these events for individuals across the state.
The takeaway
LaCour's return to the stage serves as a powerful reminder that it is never too late to pursue personal milestones. Her success underscores the value of perseverance in overcoming both personal and physical obstacles.
What happens next
Julie Anne Orr's daughter is scheduled to participate in an upcoming pageant competition on October 24-25, 2026.
Further reading
Discover more about local events and contests in the Arkansas Fairs and Festivals section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KATV.
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