Carissa Callicott Wins Miss Arkansas State Fair Queen
The Alexander resident claimed the title after documenting 5,000 volunteer hours and founding a non-profit.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Fairs and Festivals
Carissa Callicott was crowned the 2026 Miss Arkansas State Fair Queen at the state fairgrounds. She will now serve as a statewide ambassador for the next year.
Why it matters
The annual competition highlights community service, with Callicott earning the crown in part for her extensive volunteer work and her founding of the GUIDE for Life initiative.
Finalists received a $1,000 scholarship, while the four runners-up were awarded cash prizes ranging from $200 to $500. Callicott documented 5,000 volunteer hours during her qualifying period.
The players
Carissa Callicott
She is the 21-year-old resident of Alexander who founded the non-profit initiative GUIDE for Life.
Corrine Henry
She served as the first runner-up in the 2026 state fair competition.
Presley Agee
She placed as the second runner-up in the pageant.
Nella Forney
She was recognized as the third runner-up during the event.
Isabella Britton
She finished the competition as the fourth runner-up.
The details
Contestants from across the state competed at the Arkansas state fairgrounds for the title and scholarship prizes. Callicott plans to use her upcoming term to launch a storytelling project called Behind the Blue Ribbon.
Timeline
Carissa Callicott was crowned as the 2026 Miss Arkansas State Fair Queen on October 20, 2026.
Industry Dynamics
This selection continues the tradition of the annual Miss Arkansas State Fair Queen competition, which functions as a platform for statewide youth development and community leadership. The event remains a key highlight of the fairgrounds' programming, emphasizing public service as a core metric for success.
As the new queen, Callicott will be present at various state-sponsored events throughout the year for public appearances. Residents can expect to see her representing the fair's mission at community engagements across Arkansas.
The takeaway
Callicott will serve as a statewide ambassador for the next year to promote the values of the organization. Her upcoming storytelling initiative aims to highlight the personal experiences of participants involved in the state fair program.
Further reading
For more information on state fair events, visit the Fairs and Festivals section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySaline.
