ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The 80th annual South Dakota Snow Queen Festival was held Saturday at the Aberdeen Civic Auditorium.  Emceeing the event was the host of County Legends Jukebox, Jay Dean who provided the origin of this event.

The winner and the Snow Queen for 2026 is Brooklyn Kast of Faulkton who introduced herself to the audience.

Jay Dean describe what she does for the community and the state.

Brooklyn was asked what she would wish for.

1st Runner Up was Gabriella Werdel of Miller.  2nd Runner Up was Zoe Nichols of the Clark Area.

Miss Congeniality was Katie Wallman of the Mobridge Area.