NCC Queen & Little Miss - National Cattle Congress

National Cattle Congress Queen

The purpose of the National Cattle Congress Queen is to give young women an opportunity to display their citizenship and professionalism by representing the National Cattle Congress Fair as an ambassador and to shine a positive light on the organization. In addition, the queen represents the fair at the Iowa State Fair Queen Contest in August at the beginning of that fair. The Iowa State Fair Queen is a high-profile ambassador of one of Iowa’s most significant annual events, and the competition offers scholarships to several contestants that compete at a high level.

Keely

Reigning Period: 2025 – 2026

Keely is from Hopkinton in Delaware County and is a student at Maquoketa Valley High School. She is active in athletics, 4-H and is Delaware County Pork Princess.

Our Past Queen Ambassadors

Jillian

Reigning Period: 2024 – 2025

Jillian was from Hudson in Black Hawk County and was a student at Waterloo Christian School during her reign. She was active in athletics and 4-H.

Emily

Reigning Period: 2023 – 2024

Emily was from Van Horne in Benton County and was a student at Iowa State University during her reign. She was active in 4-H and FFA in high school.

Lili

Reigning Period: 2020 – 2022

Lili was from Conrad in Grundy County and was a student at Central College during her reign. She was active in athletics and her church in high school.

2025 NCC Fair Queen Contest Information & Rules [LINK]

Contest Date: June 7, 2025
10AM @ Electric Park Ballroom

2025 NCC Fair Queen Contest Application [NOW CLOSED]
Please send all applications to nccfairqueen@gmail.com.

Applications are now closed

Questions? Email nccfairqueen@gmail.com.

Little Miss

The primary purpose of the Little Miss National Cattle Congress program is to give young girls a fun way to participate in the fair and shine a positive light on the organization. The Little Miss will represent the National Cattle Congress Fair as an ambassador, giving them an opportunity to develop their poise and citizenship skills. Participation in the event also gives the National Cattle Congress Fair a way to highlight the fair’s Queen Contest opportunity to girls at an early age.

Josephine

Reigning Period: 2024 – 2025

Josephine is from Waterloo and attends Saint Edward Elementary.

Our Past Little Miss Ambassadors

Lily

Reigning Period: 2023 – 2024

Lily is from Waterloo and attends Lou Henry Elementary.

“I loved being the Little Miss National Cattle Congress. I got to wear a pretty crown and sash. Everyone was very nice and supportive. It was a great leadership opportunity, and I learned a lot from the Fair Queen. My favorite part was handing out the ribbons and awards for the cattle shows. The cows were soooo cute!”

2025 NCC Little Miss Contest Information & Rules [LINK]

Contest Date: September 13, 2025
9AM @ NCC Pavilion
Coronation: September 18, 2025
6:15PM @ NCC Pavilion

2025 Little Miss Application [LINK]

Please send all applications to nccfairqueen@gmail.com.

All Applications are due by September 5, 2025!

Questions? Email nccfairqueen@gmail.com.

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2025 National Cattle Congress Fair
September 17-21, 2025

Join us for an exciting week of Fair Food, Entertainment, and Family Fun!
Check out the Fair entertainment on our Fair Page or our contests on the Contest Page!