One of the biggest and most anticipated days of the Knox County Fair is almost here! Junior Fair Sale Day returns Friday 7/31, bringing together hundreds of young exhibitors, local businesses, and community members to celebrate a year of hard work and dedication.
On The Morning Thing, WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart sat down with Jim Blanchard, President of the Knox County Junior Fair Sales Committee, to get an inside look at everything happening on Sale Day.
During the interview, Jim explains why the move to Friday has been a success for exhibitors, buyers, and volunteers alike. He shares how the schedule allows more people to participate while providing additional opportunities for students to showcase the livestock projects they’ve spent months preparing.
Listeners will also hear:
- The complete schedule for Junior Fair Sale Day.
- Details about the special awards presented to outstanding exhibitors.
- How first-time buyers can register and participate in the sale.
- How payment, processing, and buyback options work for livestock purchases.
- A look back at the impressive results from the 2025 Junior Fair Sale and how it compared to previous years.
- Jim’s hopes for another successful Sale Day in 2026 and the lasting impact these projects have on Knox County youth.
Throughout the conversation, Jim highlights that Junior Fair Sale Day is about much more than buying livestock. It’s an investment in the next generation. Students develop responsibility, leadership, communication skills, financial stewardship, and a strong work ethic through their animal projects—lessons that will benefit them long after the fair has ended.
Jim also expresses his gratitude to the countless volunteers, committee members, businesses, buyers, families, and community supporters who make Junior Fair Sale Day possible each year. Their generosity and commitment help create opportunities for nearly 1,500 Knox County youth to grow, learn, and succeed.
WNZR is honored to continue our tradition of bringing you complete coverage of the Knox County Fair, including Junior Fair Sale Day. We invite you to listen to this informative interview and learn how your support of the Junior Fair helps invest in the future of our community.
Tune in on Friday, 7/31 to hear our LIVE Broadcast from the Sale of Champions. We will start at 8am!
Thank you to Jim Blanchard for joining us and for his continued leadership in making the Knox County Junior Fair Sale a memorable experience for students and buyers alike.
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