Kaelie Billingsley Crowned Fairest of the Fair: Photos

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Kaelie Billingsley – 2025 Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

Kaelie Billingsley was crowned Kenosha County’s 2025 Fairest of the Fair today, August 17, 2024. She competed against three other young adults and landed the number one spot. Jadyn Eisenbraun was the first runner up and now “Fair Royalty.” The county’s first male contestant, Alexander Hannah, took last place today. He was the first male to compete since the event’s inception in 1957.

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Each contestant was interviewed on a prior day. Today, they each made a “radio advertisement” for the fair and all answered the same two questions. Here are some photos from today’s competition:

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Katrina Cain – 2024 Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Today
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Jenny Hesse – Fair Director Today
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Betsy Ross – Fairest of The Fair Director Today
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Jadyn Eisenbraun – 2024 Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Today First Runner Up
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Alexander Hannah – 2025 Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Second Runner Up
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2025 Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Contestants
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Fairest of the Fair Judges Kevin Gerber, Stacey Nutting, and Dawn Barranco
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Family of Kaelie Billingsley – 2025 Kenosha County Fairest of the Fair Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

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Kevin Mathewson

Kevin Mathewson is a disciple of Christ, husband and a father to two wonderful children. Mathewson was born and raised in Lake County, IL and worked as a police & fire dispatcher from 2005 to 2010 in Round Lake Beach, IL. Mathewson moved to Kenosha County in 2006, later being elected to the position of Alderman of the 8th District in 2012 and 2016. Mathewson is a private investigator, security contractor, journalist, and photographer. He enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies, camping and boating. His favorite amendment is the second, followed closely by the first. He loves his country and community.

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And Justice is Served !! says:

August 17, 2024 at 4:40 PM

Great Choice !!

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WRO says:

August 17, 2024 at 6:07 PM

Congratulations

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Anonymous says:

August 17, 2024 at 7:35 PM

It appears the world did not end, after all.

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1. Kevin Mathewson says:
  
  August 17, 2024 at 7:37 PM
  
  I agree with you. The judges made a good choice in picking a woman.
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    August 17, 2024 at 8:08 PM
    
    The young man looks great in a suit and would likely be a good fair ambassador.
    
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  2. Anonymous says:
    
    August 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM
    
    Or they made a good decision by choosing the best candidate. Nothing to do with gender.
    
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    1. Kevin Mathewson says:
      
      August 17, 2024 at 9:25 PM
      
      It’s an event for girls. Come on you must know that right? Are you from out of country?
      
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      1. WRO says:
        
        August 18, 2024 at 11:32 AM
        
        I did some research on this program It is run through out the state of Wisconsin by the > Wisconsin Association of Fairs
        
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  3. Anonymous says:
    
    August 20, 2024 at 11:26 AM
    
    By picking the guy for second place they have shown that they should not be allowed to judge anything at the fair, ever again. Complete b*******.
    
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    1. Anonymous says:
      
      August 20, 2024 at 1:31 PM
      
      He was third place in a three person race.
      
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Anonymous says:

August 17, 2024 at 7:41 PM

It’s always been another organized way for dirty old men to ogle young girls. Just like beauty pageants. Trump admitted to hosting those so he could watch the teenage girls in the dressing room.

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1. No TDS here says:
  
  August 17, 2024 at 11:06 PM
  
  Give the MSNBC a rest.
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    August 19, 2024 at 1:11 AM
    
    Seriously man. Turn off the MSDNC.
    
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2. Anonymous says:
  
  August 17, 2024 at 11:59 PM
  
  One male judge, two female. The male judge is an upstanding member of the community, and definitely *not* a “dirty old man.”
  
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3. Anonymous says:
  
  August 18, 2024 at 5:03 AM
  
  lol you need a job or a life LMAO
  
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4. Dr. Phil says:
  
  August 18, 2024 at 10:02 PM
  
  You need professional help.
  
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Vigilant says:

August 17, 2024 at 9:51 PM

At least “Alexander” didn’t use a fake female name and dress up in a trsnsvestite clothes. He would alwsys remain a msle. Now, the Fair needs to make sure that no males are allowed to apply, in the future. Do you hear that Fair board!

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Anonymous says:

August 18, 2024 at 5:04 AM

It’s all about who you know…

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  August 19, 2024 at 10:10 PM
  
  Accurate. Her Dad is Billingsley Engineering. There was never a competition, here. It’s who ya know…
  
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  1. Anonymous says:
    
    August 20, 2024 at 1:32 PM
    
    He’s also on the fair board, which seems a bit… 🤔
    
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Dennis Jantzen says:

August 18, 2024 at 6:45 AM

Why would a young man “looks non vaccinated “poisoned” and great in a suit” be in a women’s contest? Anyway, new video link from Yaxcaba, Mexico. Are the cartel in Yaxacaba Mexico?

https://rumble.com/v5bbsgt-is-yaxcaba-mexico-cartel-ridden-you-decide.html

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  August 20, 2024 at 11:27 AM
  
  How can we miss you if you won’t actually go the f*** away?
  
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2. let's throw stones says:
  
  August 23, 2024 at 9:20 AM
  
  Why would a man not affiliated with Foxxconn name his business as though it was?
  
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Anonymous says:

August 18, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Pee-Wee Herman look alike.

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1. Anonymous says:
  
  August 19, 2024 at 6:22 AM
  
  That just made my day
  
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