Rikki Frailey has grown up with the West End Fair. She’s exhibited cattle, chicken and horses at the fair. Through 4-H, she has displayed photos and posters.

On Sunday afternoon, she was crowned the 2021 West End Fair Queen.

“I am so grateful to have this opportunity to represent the fair that’s been part of my life, for all of my life. I’ve met so many great people throughout my time at the fair,” Frailey said.

“I hope to inspire some of the younger girls of Monroe County agriculture to run for queen in the future, and hope to get more local youth involved in what I do (such as 4-H, showing cows).”

Frailey, 17, of Reeders, has helped her mother set up the livestock ring and had spent the night at the fair with the animals several times. She is the daughter of Rick Frailey and Mindy Seese and is entering her senior year at Pocono Mountain High School.

Sophie Alcamo, daughter of Charles A. and Roseann Alcamo of Saylorsburg, was named princess/runner-up.

Alcamo, 18, said, “It is such an honor to be the 2021 Fair Princess, I feel so blessed to be able to represent something that means so much to me,” she said.

Alcamo has entered her chickens on a regular basis, including this year. “I’ve been coming here since I was little, and the fair and everyone here mean the world to me, and I can’t wait to see what this year will bring us! Thank you to everyone who comes out and supports us.”

Dayle “D.J.” Greenzweig, the 2019 Queen of the West End Fair, led the Pledge of Allegiance at the ceremony before turning over the crown. Chris Eckert sang the national anthem.

Despite the falling rain, Commander Danny Insalata of American Legion Post No. 927 carried out the posting of the colors, and Legion Chaplain Eileen McGuire gave the invocation.

Before relinquishing her crown to this year’s queen, Greenzweig thanked everyone for their support during her reign and for showing up despite the weather. She is currently attending the University of Delaware.

As queen, Frailey received a $1,000 check and plans to attend college to earn a bachelor’s degree in either nursing or medical lab science.

Alcamo, a 2021 graduate of Pleasant Valley High School, received a $250 check. She is beginning her studies at Northampton Community College and will transfer to a vet school to study veterinary and biomedical sciences to earn a bachelor’s degree in animal biology.

The ceremony was attended by just a few relatives who braved the pouring rain. The rides and food vendors stopped early. The fireworks were also canceled. Fair officials said they would announce if the fireworks would be rescheduled.

On Monday, the schedule includes Heather Olson Patsy Kline Tribute at 3:30 p.m.; 5:30 p.m. Pleasant Valley Band at 5:30 p.m., West End Fair Dirt-a-Rama with Go-Karts, sling shots, stage one modified at 6 p.m. with Nashville Music Company at 7 and 8:15 p.m.

Highlights on Tuesday include Last One Standing at 3:30 p.m., Demo Derby #1 - Junk Car Race Heats & Feature Truck/VAN/Suburban Demo at 7 p.m., The Cramer Brothers Band at 7 and 8:15 p.m., and Cartesion Dance Academy at 8 p.m.