The Ohio Fair Managers Association has crowned Edy Solet of Elyria as the 2026 Ohio Fairs’ Queen. Solet, daughter of Doug and Sarah Solet, represents the Erie County Fair in Sandusky.
Solet was selected from a field of 76 county and independent fair queens and crowned Saturday, Jan. 17, during the combined Senior and Junior Fair Board general session at the 101st Annual Ohio Fair Managers Convention. The convention drew more than 2,400 senior and junior fair board members and was held at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Joining Solet on the 2026 Ohio Fairs’ Queen Court are:
First Runner-Up: Chloe Dickey, Richwood Independent FairSecond Runner-Up: Isabele Busey, Fairfield County FairThird Runner-Up: Kyla Conley, Wyandot County FairFourth Runner-Up: Campbell Reese, Great Geauga County Fair
As Ohio Fairs’ Queen, Solet will serve as an ambassador for Ohio’s state, county, and independent agricultural fairs throughout 2026. She will also assist with the queen selection process during the 2027 Ohio Fair Managers Convention, scheduled for Jan. 7–10, 2027, in Columbus.
Solet has an extensive background in youth leadership, public speaking, and agricultural education through Ohio 4-H. Her involvement includes leadership development programs, creative arts and STEM projects, livestock and animal science projects, and culinary education. She has participated in National 4-H Congress and multiple global and cultural immersion experiences, including projects in Greece and Puerto Rico.
In addition to serving on the Ohio 4-H Teen Leadership Council, where she chaired the College and Career Readiness Committee, Solet has been actively involved in junior fair leadership, state fair programming, and community service. Her volunteer efforts include working at the Erie County Fair, serving at veterans’ luncheons, mentoring younger 4-H members, and volunteering with organizations such as the Ronald McDonald House.
Solet’s dedication to leadership, service, and Ohio agriculture reflects the values of Ohio’s fair system and the role of the Ohio Fairs’ Queen in promoting education, youth development, and community engagement.