Royalty

Olivia Zuber – 2025 Park County Fair Queen 

Letter from your 2025 Park County Fair Queen

It all begins with the sound of the rumbling trailers pulling into the Park County Fairgrounds on the first morning of Fair Week. The smell of fresh pine shavings and the early morning calls from the arriving livestock, this is the beginning of the Park County Fair, a long-running 105-year-old tradition here in beautiful Fairplay, Colorado, Where the old west values, folks and entertainment, meet the majestic Rocky Mountains 

My name is Olivia Zuber. I have had the pleasure of being involved with the Park County Fair for the last 9 years, as a tiny spectator for my older sisters, to eventually showing my own livestock as a long time Park county 4-H youth member and later stepping into my role with the Park Fair Royalty Court representing as the 2021/2022 Princess, and now as the 2025 Park county fair Queen. I have been deeply impacted by the Park County Fair. Representing such a historical part of our community I am privileged to feel as though we are part of living history. 

Being involved with the Park County fair and Rodeo is so much more than funnel cakes and cowboy boots. It is about education, opportunity, making new friends and memories and enjoying the kinder things life has to offer. 

I’ll be looking forward to seeing everyone during the 2025 Park County Fair. Check out our full Schedule of events, entertainment and activities the third full week in July visit our website at www.parkcofair.com. Something for everyone to enjoy!  

Olivia Zuber – 2025 Park County Fair Queen 

Mariah Sonnier- 2025 Park County Fair Princess

In the heart of the American west, where tall grasses sway under vast blue skies and the spirit of adventure is woven into the very fabric of the land, My name is Mariah Sonnier. I am your 2025 Park County Fair and Rodeo Princess. I have had the honor to represent the beautiful state of Colorado, and my wonderful town for two years now. As a rodeo princess, I am here to promote the western way of life, and keep the rodeo spirit alive. I was born in Galveston Texas, and moved to Lake George, Colorado twelve years ago. I am currently a sophomore, attending South Park High School. When I graduate in 2027, I plan on going to Wyotech, in Laramie, Wyoming. I will be focusing my studies on Advanced Diesel and Automotive. I have been barrel racing for 11 years now, and have held my Colorado Professional Rodeo Association card for three years. Not only do I travel across the beautiful state of Colorado under crown, but in the saddle. When you come down to the Park County Fair, I invite you to come watch me barrel race for the CPRA rodeo. And don’t forget the Jr. Livestock Auction! Our Rodeo is the highest rodeo in elevation across North America, at almost 10,000 feet! As Lane Frost would say “ Don”t be afraid to go after what you want to do, and who you want to be. But don’t be afraid to be willing to pay the price”. Best regards, Mariah Sonnier.

Olivia Hoerter- 2025 Park County Fair Princess Attendant

 Howdy, my name is Olivia Hoerter and I am your 2025 Park County Princess Attendant. I am looking forward to making amazing memories representing the Park County Fair and Rodeo all around the great state of Colorado. I am excited to spend the year with the Park County Princess Mariah Sonnier and the Queen Olivia Zuber.

I live on my family’s ranch in Fairplay Colorado where I love to spend time outside with my horses and dogs. I am passionate about the western lifestyle and teaching others about it. I am 11 years old and love participating in 4-H. I am the president of my 4-H club and look forward to helping out my community.

My favorite summer event is the Park County Fair. I show my horse Topaz in ranch riding and in English riding. I also love to show my miniature horse named Dolly. It is so fun and I learn so much.

At the 2024 Colorado State Fair I showed my mini Dolly in the first ever mini division held at the state fair. I won Reserve Champion and I am so proud of all our hard work. I look forward to continuing to support the mini division and watch it grow at our county fair and at the state level.

I love the Park County Fair CPRA Rodeos which are amazing events to attend. The rodeo events and the mutton bustin is what makes the fair so special. Being a member of royalty, I get the amazing opportunity to run flags during the rodeos.

The 2025 Park County Fair will be held from July 11-20. Make sure to mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss all the excitement! From your Park County Princess Attendant, Olivia Hoerter.