Fair Queens reign the week

Manchester’s 2025 Fair Queen, Ellie Marsh. Photo courtesy Manchester Community Fair.

by Marsha Chartrand

On Tuesday night, August 5, immediately following the parade, the Fair Queen and her court were named in a fabulous event. They spent the rest of the week handing out ribbons and trophies to participants in the various contests. It was a busy and fruitful time, with a lot of responsibilities attached. Queen Ellie Marsh was up to the task, and the week was deemed a success, for the Manchester Community Fair and the queen contest alike. All photos courtesy Manchester Community Fair.

Abi Austin, 3rd runner-up for 2025.

Macie Felczak, 4th runner-up.

Savannah Roe, 2nd runner-up for 2025 Fair Queen.

The Queen and her court, including 2024 Fair Queen Lauren Blaine, far left, in white dress.

Miss Congeniality for 2025 is Lilly Smith.

Eventual 1st runner-up, Memphis Conklin, is escorted in by her father.

by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.