Van Zandt County Fair Pageant

First Alternate Junior Miss is Payslee Goodson. She also won Western Wear, Talent and Photogenic.

Payslee is the 11-year-old daughter of Cayla and David Goodson.
She has one sister, Laramie, and one brother, Abram. She is in the 6th grade at Farmhouse Scholars.

She is active in volleyball and gymnastics. Outside of school she is Captain of her Competitive Gymnastics Team at East Texas Twisters.
Some of her hobbies include roping, horseback riding, cleaning and talking to friends. She also enjoys helping teach in the Pre-K classes at her school.

Some of the honors and awards that has received are Medaling at her Gymnastics Meets & crowned Junior Miss Van Zandt 2025.

Payslee’s best friends have most positively influenced her because they support her and always encourage her to do her best.

After high school Payslee would like to pursue a career as a Therapeutic Riding Instructor where she can continue her love for horses mixed with helping others.

Ansley Grace Wilburn is the 2026 Young Miss Division 2 winner. Ansley also won Western Wear, Party Dress and Photogenic.

She is is the 9-year-old daughter of Shyann Williams of Edgewood.
Ansley has five dogs, Dally, Hankie, Maggie, Magnolia and Chloe. She also has two pigs, Wallen and Dolly Parton.
Ansley has one brother.

Her biggest milestone was when she Competed at the state fair her pig and got penned at the San Antonio Gilt show.
Her favorite activities include playing travel softball, showing pigs and is starting her first year showing cattle.
Ansley’s favorite person is Roger because he never tells her no.

Young Miss Division 2, 1st Alternate is is Gelane Marie Barr. Gelane also won: Interview and Talent.

She is the 9-year-old daughter of Shelly and Lee Barr. She is from Canton.
Gelane has one brother, Leo.
She has a blue heeler, Spot, a pony, Rocky, a Rabbit, George, a cat, Sprinkles and a miniature horse, Wreckless.
Her biggest milestone has been becoming a United States Eventing Association rated rider at the beginner novice level.
Her favorite activity is jumping Rocky.
Gelane’s favorite person is her mom because she taught me how to pray, ride horses and read books.

Young Miss, Division 1, 3rd Alternate and Photogenic winner is Tynlee Rose Yancy. Tynlee is the 7-year-old daughter of London & John Yancey of Edgewood.

Her biggest milestone is being on her cheer team for 4 years and she is also an A-B honor roll student.
Her favorite activities are Cheer, tumbling, and playing with friends.
Tynlee’s favorite person is her mom because she loves me and takes care of me, she is my best friend.