Eric had a chance to chat with Noah Parnell, the Equine Coordinator at this years fair! They talk about the details of the equine competition, the equine events, miniature horses, and much more happening at this year’s Knox County Fair.
Marcy and Xander stopped by the FFA building at the Knox County Fair! They highlight all of the Best in Show awards for each category. They also focus on the story of the FFA jacket and how it is important to our community!
There is a lot to see at the Knox County Fair, including Grange Booths! We shared the award winning Grange booths and talked about the pop stands.
The winners:
Morgan Grange No. 829
Morgan Jr. Grange No. 920
We also got to speak with Cindy Campbell who is the Deputy of Knox County Granges, more about Granges themselves and what the pop stands do!
WNZR got to chat with Jim Blanchard, the President of the Knox County Junior Fair Sales Committee! Jim shares all about the 2025 Junior Fair Sale Day. He details the date moving, the awards that are being given out, some of the stats from last year’s sale day, and much more!
Listen to WNZR for updates on the Junior Fair Sale Day!
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart talked with Aaron Chaney from the 2025 Knox County Fair Board. Aaron has taken on the responsibility of promoting the Fair on Social Media. He shares some exciting posts and videos that he has shared and his plans for this week.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Click HERE to follow the Knox County Fair on Facebook.
2025 Knox County Fair Royalty were announced on Sunday. WNZR’s Joe Rinehart had the chance to talk with the 2025 Junior Fair Queen – Kennedy Auker and Junior Fair King – Michael Brady. They shared about their experience in this contest and shared a highlight of the projects they are working on for this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to hear the conversations.
Congratulations to all the participants and winners:
2025 Junior Fair Queen – Kennedy Auker
Other candidates (in no particular order)
Reagan Blanchard
Madison Seng
Ansley Daubenmier
2025 Junior Fair King – Michael Brady
Other candidates (in no particular order)
Dalton Bailey
Arthur Hollenback
Check out our pictures on the WNZR Facebook page. Look for the 2025 Knox County Fair Sunday photo album.
WNZR talked with members of the 2025 Junior Fair Board about their experience, responsibilities and what they are learning in their positions. We also recognize the 2025 Species Ambassadors and Liaisons. The students shared about the process of their competitions, memories they have of the Fair and how this experience is impacting their future. We congratulate these amazing young leaders!
Click HERE or click the Play button below to hear these conversations.
The pictures below are from the Junior Fair Breakfast hosted by the Knox County Chamber of Commerce and CES Credit Union. The Junior Fair Board received a donation of $3,000 at that breakfast!
WNZR will bring your coverage of the 2025 Knox County Fair all week. Listen for our live broadcasts from 4pm – 9pm each day. Keep checking back on our blog for your chance to meet more of the amazing youth participating at this year’s Fair. There are 1,477 participants!
2025 Junior Fair Board Members:
On the Morning Thing Thursday, Eric shared a 2025 guide to fairs and festivals in Knox County and surrounding counties. This is a great guide for some Summer Fun from Knox Pages.
Some of the events that Eric mentioned include:
WNZR will also be a number of summer events, and we are also looking for community partners to help cover these events.
Click HERE to find out how to become a partner of On The Road with Big Blue this summer.
Click HERE to see all the events listed by Knox Pages.
1st Year Showman – Hays Doup: Knox County Draft Horse & Pony Club
Junior Showman – Tinley Doup: Knox County Draft Horse & Pony Club
Intermediate Showman – Nicksen Van Houten : Country Critters
Senior Showman – Ada Ruckman: Llamas R Us
Master Showman – Ada Ruckman
Champion Halter – Male: Anysten Van Houten: Country Critters
Reserve Champion Halter – Male: Ada Ruckman: Llamas R Us
Champion Halter – Female: Anysten Van Houten: Country Critters
Reserve Champion Halter – Female: Emma Ruckman: Llamas R Us
Overall Champion Halter: Anysten Van Houten: Country Critters
Overall Reserve Champion Halter: Ada Ruckman: Llamas R Us
1st Place Obstacle – Emma Ruckman: Llamas R Us
1st Place Pack – Ada Ruckman: Llamas R Us
High Point – Ada Ruckman: Llamas R Us
| Ruckman, Emma | 8 | Alpaca and Llama Skillathon | LLAMAS R US |
| Doup, Hays | 9 | Alpaca and Llama Skillathon | KNOX COUNTY DRAFT HORSE & PONY |
| Doup, Tenley | 10 | Alpaca and Llama Skillathon | KNOX COUNTY DRAFT HORSE & PONY |
| Bumpus, Dani | 15 | Alpaca and Llama Skillathon | LLAMAS R US |
| Ruckman, Ada | 16 | Alpaca and Llama Skillathon | LLAMAS R US |
WNZR had the privilege to feature multiple 4H winners from the 2024 Knox County Fair. These talented young people participated in various projects, including miscellaneous projects.
They stopped by Big Blue to tell us about their experience in 4H, how they worked to present their project and their excitement to represent Knox County at the Ohio State Fair.
Click HERE to listen in as we honor and recognize these amazing young women and men. Congratulations!
Rise and Shine 