When she was a contestant in the pageant, 2006 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Katie Watson, had an “unfortunate experience” with her cow during the milking contest.

When she was in high school, 2005 Hopkins County Dairy Festival Queen Alina Tatum had the opportunity to move to Los Angeles to pursue a career in the entertainment industry. She was tempted, but ultimately decided to come home and experience graduation, prom and the Dairy Festival.

Participating in the 2004 Hopkins County Diary Festival taught Leslie Horne several valuable lessons. She learned the importance of family traditions, hard work and self-confidence.

Rachel Preuss is grateful for the advice and assistance given to her during her run up to the 2003 Hopkins County Dairy Festival pageant. Preuss received help for the interivew and talent portion of the competition, and she learned how to dance with a coat rack. Preuss learned to appreciate preparation, practice and the value of a precision hair stylist. Right after the pageant, however, Preuss and her family faced a serious crisis. Her brother was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

Lena Maye Rogers, one of the founding members of the Hopkins County Dairy Festival, witnessed a lot of thrilling moments during her years as board member and pageant director, but seeing her great-granddaughter take the title in 2002 was probably a memory she cherished above others.