Just like the dairy industry itself, New York s annual Dairy Princess Pageant found a way to persevere even in the midst of a pandemic. We couldn t come to the pageant, so the American Dairy Association North East brought the pageant to us through a livestream on their Facebook page.
The 58th annual pageant was held over a two day period at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA. Chenango County Dairy Princess, Shelby Benjamin was crowned the 2021-2022 New York State Dairy Princess. Holly Niefergold from Erie County was named first Alternate and Elizabthy Hyman from Jefferson County was selected as second Alternate.
Watch Oneida County Dairy Princess Compete for State Title
As COVID-19 continues to prevent large gatherings, events being conducted virtually or live-streamed seems to be the new normal. While we may not be able to attend in person at least there s a way to still watch the annual New York State Dairy Princess Pageant.
Oneida County Dairy Princess Alyssa Buck, a senior at Westmoreland High School, will be one of twelve girls competing in the 58th pageant presented by American Dairy Association North East. The event will be held over a two day period at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Syracuse Destiny USA. The Dairy Association will live-stream the pageant on their Facebook page February 16, stating at 6 p.m.