Category: On the Road with Big Blue

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.

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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!

2025 Junior Fair Board Members:

  1. Hudson Adrian
  2. Shae Amstutz
  3. Kennedy Auker
  4. Dalton Bailey
  5. Catlin Ball
  6. Ellie Boggs
  7. Raegan Blanchard
  8. Michael Brady
  9. Luci Byler
  10. Meira Bryant
  11. Nason Bryant
  12. Ryleigh Scarpitti
  13. Logan Daubenmier
  14. Jenelle Doup
  15. Lane Dugan
  16. Joslin Frazer
  17. Addyson Gerhart
  18. Kinley Grogg
  19. Peyton Harris
  20. Blake Hegemier
  21. Bristol Hegemier
  22. Lane Hillier
  23. Phoebe Hults
  24. Trevor Mills
  25. Macy Miller
  26. Emily Norris
  27. Ava Page
  28. Sierra Shields
  29. Will Stokes
  30. Haley Unger
  31. Taylor Vance
  32. Anysten VanHouten
  33. Alayna Wittel
  34. Annalia Wolf
  35. Sophie Wolf
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Some of the wackiest foods you’ll ever hear about!

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!

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July First Friday is tonight! Join WNZR and kick-off a great Independence Holiday weekend!

The Morning Thing talked with Lacey Filkins, Executive Director for Experience Mount Vernon about July’s First Friday. It IS happening on a Thursday (7/3/25).
Click HERE to hear the full conversation, or click the link below.

Lacey shares the details about this exciting event for families. She gives us highlights of the schedule, entertainment, food choices, parking and the theme – Red, White, & Blue Party! The event happens tonight from 6pm – 9pm in downtown Mount Vernon. We hope to see you there to celebrate our Independence Holiday.

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Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival – Candy McCracken Interview!

We got the chance to talk with Candy McCracken, a Board Member and President for the Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival! She shares with us all the information regarding this years 20th anniversary event! Including the rundown of the event schedule, how they have been fundraising, and then what she is excited for!

To learn more about the event, click HERE!

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Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival – Patrick Loudermilk Interview!

We got the chance to talk with Patrick Loudermilk, a Board Member and Vice President for the Centerburg Heart of Ohio USA Days Festival! He shares with us all the information regarding this years 20th anniversary event! Including the schedule, where the event is, how parking will work, and so much more!

To learn more about the festival, click HERE!

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Sonfest 2025 Announcement!

We got to talk with Zoe Bricker and Ben Slater from MVNU Admissions, for the big announcements about Sonfest!

They share everything about Sonfest including:

  • Where is it?
  • When is it?
  • How can I get tickets?
  • Who is performing?

We are excited to welcome ELEVATION RHYTHM, John Mark McMillan, Citizens, and more to MVNU’s campus, as a part of the concert lineup!

For more information or to get tickets, click HERE!

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All the details about June First Friday!

Lacey Filkins, the Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon, came to chat with us about this special event! She gives us all the details about June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon!

There is so much happening and you will definitely not want to miss it! Come join in on the fun and while your there stop by Big Blue to register to win our “Take a sip, Take a dip, Turn it up” prize basket!

For all the details on tonight and what is happening, click HERE!

If you want to hear our conversation with Lacey, click down below!

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June First Friday Sticker Winner – Addy Gross!

We got to chat with Addy Gross, who won the Twin Oak Elementary Sticker Design Competition! Addy’s sticker will be featured and given out at June First Friday in downtown Mount Vernon!

Addy talks about her sticker and how is excited she was to win! She also mentions First Friday and what she is looking forward to.

If you want to see her sticker you can click HERE, or come on down to June First Friday and get in on the fun!

To hear our conversation with Addy, click HERE!

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