25 – We love the Knox County Fair

For our Friday Favorites, The Morning Thing hosts share their favorite memories from the 2025 Knox County Fair.

July 25, 2025 0

Exciting Equine Events at the Knox County Fair!

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.

July 23, 2025 0

The Knox County Fair features the FFA Shop and Crop!

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!

July 23, 2025 0

2nd Annual Wiener Dog Races Bring Excitement to the Knox County Fair

WNZR’s Eric Brown talked with Tahlia about her dogs that participated in the Second Annual Wiener Dog Races at the Knox County Fair. Her dogs, Stella and Sterling, came in 1st and 2nd place!

Congratulations to all participants.

Here are the results:

Heat #1 Winner: Oakley

Heat #2 Winner: Stella

Heat #3 Winner: Dash

Heat #4 Winner: Sterling

heat #5 Winner: Hank

Heat #6 Winner: Ellie

Final Race Results:

1st – Stella

2nd – Sterling

3rd – Dash

July 22, 2025 0

WNZR visits the Knox County 4H Booth Building

WNZR’s Daniel Russell talks with Luci Byler and Jackie Weisenfelder from the Knox County 4H Booth Building! They highlight activities that will be happening this week.

All of the booths are decorated for Christmas in July to celebrate the theme for the Knox County Fair.

Stop by at 4pm for the 4H at 4 activities! WNZR is positioned right out the 4H Booth Building so go see them and come see us!

July 22, 2025 0

WNZR visits with the Knox County Veterans Services Office at the Knox County Fair

WNZR stopped at the Knox County Veterans Service Office booth at the Knox County Fair! WNZR’s Daniel Russell talked with their Executive Director, Kevin Henthorn. Kevin talked about their services and how they want to reach out to veterans and their families in our community.

You can find them on the midway, east of the grand stands!

Kevin also shared details about Wednesday at the fair. It is veterans day and all veterans get in free. There will be a special veterans tribute before the national anthem at 7pm! This year’s tribute will be for the American Flag.

Find out more information about KCVSO at kcvso.com!

July 22, 2025 0

WNZR talks with 2025 Knox County Fair Board Member Aaron Chaney

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.

July 21, 2025 0

WNZR talks with the 2025 Junior Fair Queen and King

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.

July 21, 2025 0

WNZR talks with the 2025 Little Miss Knox County and Little Mr Knox County

2025 Knox County Fair Royalty were announced on Sunday. WNZR’s Joe Rinehart had the chance to talk with the 2025 Little Miss Knox County – Kiaria Hammons and Little Mr Knox County – Will Meyers. They shared about their experience in the Pageant.
Click HERE to hear the conversations.

This was the 33rd year for Little Miss Knox County and the 4th year for Little Mr Knox County.

Congratulations to all the participants and winners:
2025 Little Miss Knox County – Kiaria Hammons
2nd place – Alayna Woodruff
3rd place – Tenley Lowry
4th place – Kennedy Black

2025 Little Mr Knox County – Will Meyers
2nd place – Jaxon Bible
3rd place – Bentley Cockrell
4th place – Emerson Seward

Check out our pictures on the WNZR Facebook page. Look for the 2025 Knox County Fair Sunday photo album.

July 21, 2025 0

WNZR shines the spotlight on the 2025 Knox County Junior Fair Board, Species Ambassadors and Liaisons

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!