With the Dallas County Fair Queen Contest coming up this week, the second candidate is from the Adel-DeSoto-Minburn School District.

Claire Roorda is a recent 2026 ADM High School Graduate. She is involved in cheer, show choir, golf, track, FFA, marching band, jazz band, served as club founder and secretary of Club America at ADM High School. Roorda also plays bass in church youth group and taught dance in local community.

She discusses why she decided to participate in the Dallas County Fair Queen Contest.

“People never forget how you made them feel. To serve as the Dallas County Fair Queen goes beyond the award, crown and sash. It is an opportunity to have a positive, lasting impact on individuals, the Dallas County Fair, and all the communities of Dallas County. I want to serve as the Dallas County Fair Queen to help people in our communities make great memories at our Fair and to share with others outside of Dallas County all we have to offer.”