Throngs of 4-H’ers, Rotarians, scores of parents and adult leaders and others flocked to Riverside Park over the weekend for the culmination of the 129th Allen County Fair. Among the activities were livestock shows for…

A capacity crowd gathered at the Lyle Dreher Rough Riders Arena at the Allen County Fair Saturday for the second night of the Bull Run, sponsored by LaHaye Bucking Bulls. The Fair wraps up Sunday…

When Sophia Barlow  first entered the 4-H and Allen County Fair universe two years ago, she was certain of one thing: she didn’t know how much she didn’t know about either. Fast forward to this…

Carly Kramer leads her horse in the showmanship competition at the Allen County Fair 4-H Horse Show on Wednesday evening. The fair officially kicked off on Thursday and will continue through Sunday. The arena will…

Hallie Sutherland will spend her Sweet 16 showing sheep. Friday is her birthday.  She expects celebrating the milestone at the fair will be a unique experience, but Hallie is all about trying new things. After…

Entering an animal in the Allen County Fair requires an extended commitment after first acquiring, and then feeding and working with everything from steers to roosters for months in advance of Fair Week. For siblings…

The LaHaye Bucking Bulls are ready to shake up the Allen County Fair once again this weekend at the Riverside Park Fairgrounds.  Grant LaHaye first got into rodeo when he was a little kid. His…

While new experiences may be overwhelming for youngsters in a competitive format, not many have the nerves of steel like 8-year-old Lainey Church. Church, a member of the Prairie Dell 4-H Club, is in her…

Jaiden Emmons’ goat project got off to a rough start.  In March, she bought two goats to serve as her 4-H project. She’s a member of the Logan Pals 4-H Club. The same night they…

Abigail Meiwes holds her dog, Bentley, as 4-H Dog Show judge Helen Ramsey of Lyndon examines him during the showmanship competition on Sunday.  The fair officially begins Thursday, but there are several pre-fair events this…