The race for 2027 Miss Brown County Fair Association is underway, with five area students announced as contestants for the title.
The Brown County Fair Association released the candidate lineup on Oct. 6, 2026. The contestants are Aerin Gardner and Shari Ray, representing Brownwood ISD; Hutsyn Hohertz, representing Zephyr ISD; and Paisley DuBose and Sarah Gilligan, representing Early ISD.
When the winner will be crowned
The 2027 Miss Brown County Fair Association will be crowned at the culmination of the 2027 Brown County Youth Fair in January. The announcement places the contest within the fair association's annual youth-focused programming.
How residents can support the contestants
Community members can support the candidates by purchasing a $20 membership to benefit the Brown County Fair Association and the Brown County Youth Fair.
The fair association's announcement did not identify a specific January crowning date or provide additional details about the contest schedule. Residents interested in supporting the candidates or learning more about the youth fair can follow updates from the Brown County Fair Association.