From Fancy Ducks to Fair Announcing, Taylor Vance Stays Busy at the Knox County Fair

Taylor Vance doesn’t limit herself to just one project at the Knox County Fair. Between livestock, gardening, clothing, and helping behind the scenes, she enjoys being involved wherever she can.

WNZR’s Ethan Hershberger recently talked with Taylor, a member of the Knox County Junior Fair Board and the 2026 Junior Poultry Ambassador, about what keeps her coming back to the fair each year.

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Although Taylor originally lived in Muskingum County, she recently moved to Mount Vernon and is now a freshman at Mount Vernon High School. She serves as secretary of the Clinton Clovers 4-H Club, has been involved in 4-H for six years, and is in her second year on the Knox County Junior Fair Board.

Helping with livestock shows has become one of her favorite parts of fair week. Last year, she had the opportunity to announce one of the shows, an experience she said went well, and she’s excited to help again this year.

Taylor also has a full slate of projects. She’ll be exhibiting market turkeys, fancy chickens, fancy ducks, a gardening project, and a clothing project.

One of her favorite projects involves her ducks, which originally came from Texas. She started with three birds and has continued growing her flock over the past year. She said keeping them clean and ready for competition can be one of the biggest challenges leading up to the fair.

When the Knox County Fair concludes, Taylor won’t have much time to slow down. She’ll head directly to the Ohio State Fair to continue exhibiting her projects.

Looking back on her years in 4-H, Taylor said one of the greatest things she’s gained isn’t just experience showing animals—it’s the friendships she’s made. She believes those relationships will last a lifetime.

Taylor also reflected on being named Junior Poultry Ambassador last year and shared the reaction of one of her teachers, who wasn’t surprised to see her take on the role.

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(Photo Credit: Jenelle Doup, Saved by Grace Photography)