Abby Rinehart checks a rabbit?s ears during the rabbit showmanship competition at the fair Saturday. Jillian Keller is doused with a jug of water during the Barnyard Olympics competition. From left, Prairie…
They come to Iola not just to compete for the best barbecue but also for the camaraderie. Their goal is to qualify for the American Royal Barbecue Contest in September. But, to a large degree,…
Most years, Mary Frances White doesnt have time to enter a pie into the Allen County Fair. But with blackberries growing in her backyard, it didnt seem right not to give it a try, considering…
Bryce Culbertson rubs the head of his goat named Moon on Thursday morning, shortly after checking his animal into the Allen County Fair. His goat, which weighed in at 75 pounds, is playful and excited…
The Allen County Fair kicked off Thursday with a swine show, baked pie contest, watermelon feed and more. The fair continues through Monday. Riley Tynon, 4, and her brother, Vance Tynon, 2, of Moran enjoy…
The 2019 Allen County Fair is barely underway, and Jenni Armstrong has already had one of her most successful years. The 15-year-old Prairie Rose 4-H?er was crowned overall grand champion in Tuesday?s Style Revue for…
Getting ready for the Allen County Fair is filled with nerves and hard work for brothers Bryer and Rowan Grisier. Its also lots of fun. The Grisiers, sons of Robbie and Brandi Grisier, are with…
The Allen County Friends of 4-H Banquet and Style Revue brought fashion to the fore Tuesday. The fashion show, which followed the Friends of 4-H Banquet at Iola High School. The fair activities shift to…
The Weide kitchen is bound to get a little messy today. Three youths, from ages 9 to 18, will cram into the galley kitchen to bake a total of 18 dishes as entries for the…
Shelby Shaughnessy and her dog Tucker take part in the Showmanship competition at the Allen County Fair?s dog show on Sunday evening. Fair activities hit high gear this week, with the 4-H Style Revue Tuesday at…