By JULIE CARLEBG Independent NewsWith hours to go until the 2026 Wood County Fair Royalty Court is crowned, the 2025 court had mixed feelings about their reign being over. “We represent Wood County and the Wood County Fair,” Elizabeth said. Oh wow, I want to represent my favorite fair, Wood County Fair,’” said Elizabeth. The junior fair royal court is invited to many activities outside of fair week. Seeing the other county fairs also opened their eyes to how fortunate they are in Wood County.