For this week’s Friday Favorites we shared our favorite memories with a family dog! This comes in honor of the WNZR annual Dog Costume Parade happening at August First Friday.
Our crew is very excited for this cute and cuddly event!
Marcy sat down with Lacey Filkins, the Executive Director of Experience Mount Vernon!
Lacey gives us the rundown on everything happening at August First Friday. Not only does she highlight the schedule but she also gives us the details on street closures and the parking situation.
WNZR’s annual Dog Costume Parade is highlighted tonight and we hope to see you there. Come sign up at WNZR’s tent up on the public square!
Eric got to have a fruitful conversation with Mount Vernon Mayor, Matt Starr! They talk about a plethora of topics regarding our great city. They accentuate some of the events that have happened in our community, as well as ones that are coming soon!
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!
To get tickets, click HERE!
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!
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 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
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!
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.
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