(Katie Skillman/Contributed Photo)UMATILLA COUNTY — Two young ladies from opposite ends of Umatilla County are representing the best of the county as the Fair Court this year. The court will be present throughout the Umatilla County Fair. Harris earned first place in dairy judging at the Umatilla County Fair in 2024, and sent three food items to the Oregon State Fair. Princesses prepare for public-facing rolesBecoming a Umatilla County Fair Court princess requires completing an application as well as participating in an interview with a selection panel. “Most courts complete their reign after their own specific event, but what’s right after our county fair is another traditional county event,” Wheeler said.