One of Erin Tyler’s dreams came true Saturday evening as she was crowned 2010 Washington County Fair Queen and became the 50th  county representative to wear the crown.
When crowned, Tyler was so excited, “I thought oh my goodness this is something I have wanted for a long time.”
A strong storm was approaching the fairgrounds fast so the show started quickly with light drizzle, then by the time Tyler was crowned the sky started to open up as rain began to fall.
Tyler looks forward to representing Washington County in the State Far Pageant in August and also looks forward to eating a fair elephant ear.
This was Tyler’s second time in the pageant. She said her mom was a former contestant and her aunt was named queen.
She entered the pageant because she thought it would be lots of fun and said she has made many wonderful friends from this experience and many were there to lend their support for her that night.
To celebrate 50 years of the fair pageant, 12 former Washington County Queens took the stage for  a walk to remember the past.
Tyler’s court, who will help her represent Washington County this week at the fair are: first runner-up, Hunter Allen; Second runner-up Megan Smith and third runner-up, Kelsey Day.
Tyler received the following for becoming 2010 Miss Washington County:$500 scholarship, Fair Board and Fair Queen Committee; $500 scholarship, Community First division of First Savings Bank; crown, trophy, Allen Law Office; half dozen roses, CZ Designs; ladies watch, LaGene Jewelers; free photo session, Dowling Family Photos; ankle bracelet, Bud’s Jewelry; one dinner from Mamma Rosa’s, El Maguey and The Tasty House and $50 savings bond, Mid Southern Savings Bank.
First runner-up, Hunter Allen received, trophy, Indiana Bank and Trust, half dozen roses, Florence’s Flowers by Carol; one dinner from Mama Rosa’s and El Maguey; gift certificate, The Tasty House, coupon from Country Cookin’ and $50 savings bond, Mid Southern Bank.
Second runner-up, Megan Smith received,    trophy, Indiana Bank and Trust, half dozen roses, Florence’s Flowers by Carol; one dinner from Mama Rosa’s and El Maguey; gift certificate, The Tasty House and $50 savings bond, Mid Southern Bank.
Third runner-up, Kelsey Day received trophy, Indiana Bank and Trust, half dozen roses, Florence’s Flowers by Carol; one dinner from Mama Rosa’s and El Maguey; gift certificate, The Tasty House and $50 savings bond, Mid Southern Bank.
All contestants received coupons from, JayC, Dairy Queen, Arby’s, McDonald’s, Taco Bell and Domino’s, t-shirt, tiara and gift box and hair products from area businesses.
All escorts received coupons from Arby’s, McDonald’s and Dairy Queen along with carnations courtesy of Campbellsburg Floral Creations and designs.