For our Friday Favorites this morning we focused on the Knox County Fair and our favorite memory from this year’s fair so far.
Listen to our memories HERE.
We hope you make some fun memories with your family and friends at the Knox County Fair this year!
Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 7/28/23.
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Jim Blanchard, President of the Sales Committee at the Knox County Fair, shares all the details about the 2023 Sale of Champions including what it looks like to be a buyer.
He also previews and gives us an overview on Junior Fair Sale Day as a whole.
Jim wraps up with telling us last year’s total and this year’s goals for Sale Day.
Listen to our full conversation with him HERE.
It is Knox County Fair Week on The Morning Thing.
It is our honor to feature conversations with members of the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Board.
The students shared about their experiences on the board, the responsibilities they have during Fair Week, their favorite foods/rides and their favorite memories.
They also shared about their own personal projects for this year’s Knox County Fair.
Click HERE to enjoy conversations with:
Alayna Wittel
Caitlyn Ball
Case Armstrong
Ethan Swendal
Kennedy Aucker
Logan Daubenmier
Patrick Frazer
Reagan Ward
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart announces the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Ambassadors. These students are chosen to represent their specific animal breed throughout the year.
Ambassadors are chosen to be an example of positive leadership during 4-H events and in the community.
All Ambassadors assist at the Knox County Junior Fair in their respective shows, at the Sale of Champions and with the Buyers Luncheon>
Ambassadors also represent 4-H at parades throughout the community.
Congratulations to the 2023 Ambassadors.
Click HERE as Joe shares the list of this year’s Ambassadors.
You can see this year’s Ambassador Aisle in the 4H Booth building.
Ansley Daubenmier shares about her experience with the Knox County Junior Fair over the years.
She also talks about a show that she started for this year’s fair: the Limitless Livestock Show. This show allows for community members with Development Disabilities to have the opportunity to show pigs, goats, and rabbits, without the obligation of purchasing the animal.
The goal is the pair the showman to a 4-H or FFA member so they can compete in a friendly livestock show. A mentor will be with the showman all along the way — teaching, helping, and guiding.
This show will take place at the Multipurpose Building at the fairgrounds on July 26th, 3pm.
Listen to our full conversation with Ansley HERE.
Congratulations to the 2023 Little Mr. Knox County – Owen Warner of Gambier!
1st Runner Up – Harrison Doup of Danville
2nd Runner Up – Bill Brown Schreiber of Gambier
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with the boys. They talked about their special outfits (including some fancy ties), the questions they answered on stage and what they were each excited to do at this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversations!
Congratulations to the 2023 Little Miss Knox County – Cora Ruckman of Mount Vernon!
1st Runner Up – Izabelle Titus of Fredericktown
2nd Runner Up – Bridgette Koontz of Gambier
3rd Runner Up – Brystal Sharp of Fredericktown.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart had a chance to chat with the girls. They talked about their beautiful dresses, the questions they answered on stage and what they were each excited to do at this year’s Fair.
Click HERE to enjoy the conversations!
WNZR was excited to connect with the 2023 Knox County Junior Fair Royalty.
2023 Queen – Mia Armstrong
1st Runner Up – Reagan Ward
2nd Runner Up – Vivian Noble.
WNZR’s Joe Rinehart had a chance to chat with these ladies, along with the 2022 Queen, Anna Maglott.
Click HERE to hear their conversation.
Keep checking back throughout the week as WNZR shares more great interviews and results from the 2023 Knox County Fair. Also, get registered to win HERE!
Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing talked with Amy Carpenter, Junior Fair Chairwoman and Patrick Frazer, Junior Fair Board President about an exciting project at this year’s Fair.
The students are hosting “Stock the Trailer”. They are in competition with other Junior Fair Boards to collect non-perishable food for local food pantries. Listen in to hear how you can help in this project and help families in need in our community!
Click HERE to hear the full conversation.
Donations can be dropped off at Amy Carpenter’s Yard Barn Office, at the Main Knox County Fair Office or at Big Blue!
