Fair competitors moo-ving on up

The 133rd annual Allen County Fair wraps up in style.

July 27, 2026 - 3:28 PM

Wade Geffert smiles during the Allen County Fair livestock premium sale Sunday evening at Riverside Park’s show arena. Geffert was named champion with the grand market steer, which was purchased by Iola Animal Clinic for $6,000. All told, Geffert, age 9, won five purple ribbons, including Champion Beef Showman and Supreme Champion in breeding beef. Shown with Geffert is Iolan Dr. Richard Knewtson. Photo by Tim Stauffer / Iola Register

The 133rd Allen County Fair wrapped up in grand fashion over the weekend, with area 4-H’ers and others showing off, and then selling off, their livestock entries.

On top of that, a number of activities, from helicopter rides to a rodeo, thrilled fair-goers throughout the weekend.

Here are some images from the jam-packed fairgrounds.

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