About the Program
The Iowa Dairy Princess represents Iowa dairy farmers at events across the state. As a goodwill ambassador, the Iowa Dairy Princess connects with consumers to share information about the care and dedication dairy farmers take in producing wholesome, nutritious dairy foods for all to enjoy.
Iowa Dairy Princess
Hannah Hagen, an 18-year-old from Waterville, was crowned the 73rd Iowa Dairy Princess during an evening ceremony at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines on Wednesday, August 12. Hannah, daughter of Erik and Lisa Hagen, represented Allamakee County in the contest. She is a freshman at Iowa State University, where she studies animal science.
Hannah will spend the year serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farmers. Throughout her year-long reign, she will make public appearances to connect with consumers and help them understand the dedication of dairy farm families to their cows, their land, and the milk they produce. Her reign will continue through the 2027 Iowa State Fair.
Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate
Mae Wedemeier, of Maynard, was named Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. Mae, the daughter of Scott and Catherine Wedemeier, will share duties with the princess. She represented the Iowa Jersey Cattel Club and is a freshman at Iowa State University where she majors in agricultural communications with a minor in leadership studies.
She is serving as a goodwill ambassador for Iowa’s dairy farm families, sharing information about dairy farming with audiences across the state.
Meet the 2026 Iowa Dairy Princess Finalists
Meet the 2026 Iowa Dairy Princess finalists. Throughout their year-long reign, the Iowa Dairy Princess and Princess Alternate will represent Iowa’s dairy farmers as they connect with consumers throughout the state.
73rd Iowa Dairy Princess Coronation
The Iowa dairy community will kick-off the Iowa State Fair with the crowning of its 73rd Iowa Dairy Princess and Princess Alternate. Kelsey Timp, 72nd Iowa Dairy Princess, and Alia Domeyer, Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate, will pass their crowns to two of the six dairy princess candidates.
- When: Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 7:30 PM
- Where: Multi-Media Center of the Cattle Barn at the Iowa State Fairgrounds (3000 E Grand Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317)
Can’t make it in person? The coronation will be livestreamed on the Iowa Dairy Princess’s Facebook page.
Princess Contest
The Iowa Dairy Princess is crowned each year in August, coinciding with activities at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines. The Iowa Dairy Princess and Alternate are selected based on an application, answers to essay questions, interview skills, and ability to advocate for dairy farmers. Once chosen, winners will spend their year serving as the official ambassadors for Iowa’s dairy farmers, advocating and educating on their behalf. They will be making public appearances that include media interviews, classroom visits, dairy events, and fairs, and help educate the public about the dedication dairy farm families have to producing wholesome products for consumers.
The 2026-27 Iowa Dairy Princess Contest will be held August 11-12, 2026, at the Courtyard by Marriott in Ankeny, Iowa. The coronation ceremony will be on the evening of August 12 at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines.
Apply TodayIowa Dairy Princess Application Materials
County/Breed Princess Program Materials
Request a Visit from a Dairy Princess
The Iowa Princess is an ambassador for dairy farmers in her state. She loves sharing information about the role of dairy in healthy eating habits and how dairy farmers care for their cows, community and land.
To request the Iowa Dairy Princess visit your event or classroom, please submit the request form and we will help you connect with the Iowa Dairy Princess.
Media Inquiries
Interested in interviewing the 73rd Iowa Dairy Princess or Princess Alternate? To make a request, please contact Maggie Cronk!
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