We can’t let Tuesday end without sharing the GOOD NEWS about our State Fair Award Winners! Thanks to Knox Count 4H for sharing the news with us.
We would like to give a huge congratulations to the following still project exhibitors who received Outstanding of the Day recognition at the 2026 Ohio State Fair:
And an extra special shoutout to Lainey Dunham for earning a Clock Trophy award for her Seeing Through Graphic Design project!! Clock trophies are awarded each year to the best project in each category, and we are so excited for Lainey to receive this honor!
WNZR was honored to share Knox County Fair conversations throughout this week. We talked with many 4H Miscellaneous Project winners. We talked about their projects, their experiences with 4H and how they felt about representing Knox County at the Ohio State Fair. We also talked about the other projects and shows they were involved with at this year’s Knox County Fair. The 4H Winners shared about their lessons learned in 4H and the memories they have made.
Click HERE to hear the conversations or click on the picture below.
We wish you all GOOD LUCK at the State Fair! We are proud of you!
WNZR talked with several 4H winners about their Miscellaneous Projects for the 2025 Knox County Fair. These students are now representing Knox County at the Ohio State Fair! We say congratulations and wish them the best of luck as they represent our county.
Click HERE or use the link below to hear from these outstanding students!
Here are the 2025 Ohio State Fair representatives who placed 1st in the Miscellaneous Projects. Congratulations and Good Luck!
Companion Animal, Cat-1: Cora Ruckman
Companion Animal, Pocket Pets: Emma Ruckman
Companion Animal, Self-Determined: Rebekah Mandau
Creative Arts, Getting Started in Art – Sr.: Destinee Dickerson
Marcy and Xander got some time to chat with Christian artist Tauren Wells!
Tauren is performing at the Ohio State Fair on Monday, July 28th and we super excited about it. It is truly inspiring to listen to Tauren tell us a little about his life and his heart for God.
We highlight everything including his church, his new book, and even his remix of “Take It All Back” with Skillet!
Today on The Morning Thing, we celebrated National State Fair Food Day! We detailed some of the wildest and wackiest foods that are offered at state fairs across the country!
From pickle juice popsicles to chocolate covered scorpions, there is definitely some foods you would try… and wouldn’t try!
If you want to learn some more about the day and the history of it, click HERE!
To read about the crazy foods and see the pictures that go along with them, click HERE!
Today for our Friday Favorites, we are celebrating National State Fair Food Day! The Morning Thing Hosts share their favorite food of choice when at the fair!
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:
June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon.
Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days
Knox County Fair
Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival
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.
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. ClickHEREto listen in as we honor and recognize these amazing young women and men. Congratulations!
WNZR congratulates the 1st Place Winners in Miscellaneous projects for this year’s Knox County Junior Fair. These outstanding youth will be taking their projects to the Ohio State Fair. The winners talked with us about their projects, their favorite 4H memories and shared encouragement to get involved with 4H.
Rise and Shine 