Fair kicks off with Style Revue, Horse Show

A busy start to the Allen County Fair brought the Style Revue and Horse Show in full display. The activities hit high gear on Thursday and run through Sunday.

July 23, 2025 - 2:39 PM

Ryan Arnold trots his horse, Ariat, around the arena during Wednesday morning’s horse show. At 14 years old, Ryan has been horse riding since he was just 3 years old. He says his favorite part has been participating in the rodeo and learning how to rope. Rohan Springer is pictured in the background. Photo by Sarah Haney / Iola Register

The 132nd annual Allen County Fair launched in grand (and stylish) fashion Tuesday with the 4-H Public Style Revue.

After the Friends of 4-H Dinners started the proceedings, 14 youngsters delighted the crowd by modeling outfits they either shopped for or made themselves.

Aspen Wimsett, a member of the Logan Pals 4-H Club, brought home the big award of the night, a traveling trophy for having been named overall champion in sewing and textile design. She also won the sewing and textile design revue for intermediate 4-H members.

Karly Kramer, a Square B 4-H’er,…

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