MOUNT VERNON — The youth of Knox County once again displayed their skills and knowledge on Tuesday at the Knox County Fair in the numerous junior fair livestock judging competitions. Whether it was poultry, sheep, goats, dairy feeders or beef steers, the youth put forth their best efforts in the show arenas, displaying the finest examples of competition and sportsmanship.
The poultry showmanship showcased the exhibitors’ talents at showing their turkeys, broilers, ducks and fancy chickens. Overseeing the activity at the small animal barn was barn superintendent Crystal McElhaney.
“I make sure the kids have their questions answered and the animals are fed and watered,” said McElhaney about her job. “It’s been wonderful. There’s been a lot of new kids this year. And we were told by the fair board members that they all were doing a good job.”
Showing a single chicken and a pen of three in his first year was Thomas Caputo, 9, of Red Brush 4-H Club. “I was a little nervous,” said Thomas. “But I like seeing all the different animals at the fair.”
The extreme heat during the fair did take its toll on a few animals. OSU Extension Agent-Agriculture Troy Cooper said that unfortunately a few broilers were lost in the heat. “But the kids have been great. And there have been a lot of good quality animals,” said Cooper.
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Trail City 4X4 Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
3:00 P.M. Open Class Sheep Show OSB Immediately following open class sheep show. Knox County Lamb Cook-Off (tasting to follow judging)
4:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
7:00 P.M. Rough Truck
7:30 P.M. Toby May Band
Ohio Rental Day& Lew’s Truck & Equipment Repair Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
9:00 A.M. Draft Horse Halter Classes
9:00 A.M. Draft Pony Halter Classes
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
10:00 A.M. Senior Citizen Day Event
11:00 A.M. Artistic Flower Show
11:00 A.M. Old Time Threshing at the Fair (Shuttles will provide a ride to destination)
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
3:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
4:00 P.M. Antique Tractor Parade
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
7:00 P.M. Antique Tractor Pull
7:00 P.M. (Approx) Figure 8 School Bus & Figure 8 Truck Racing
7:30 P.M. Autumn Daze
Central Ohio Farmers Co-op Day
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
9:00 A.M. Heart of Ohio Angus Show
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
1:00 P.M. Open Beef Show
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
3:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
5:00 P.M. All Knox County Youth Choir
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
6:30 P.M. Lawn Mower Racing
8:30 P.M. Thompson Square
Movers and Shuckers, LLC
8:00 A.M. Release Time for Still Exhibits until 1:00 P.M.
8:30 A.M. Gates Open
10:00 A.M. AG Museum Opens
10:00 A.M. Youth Games
10:00 A.M. Open Class Hog Weigh-In
12:00 Noon Youth Bicycle Drawing
1:00 P.M. Terminal Market Hog Show
1:00 P.M. Rides Open
1:00 P.M. Pedal Tractor Pull
3:00 – 10:00 P.M. Indian Artifact Display
5:00 P.M. Team Penning
5:00 P.M. Rides Close
6:00 P.M. Rides Open
7:00 P.M. Open to the World & O.S.T.P.A. Truck & Tractor Pull
7:00 P.M. J and E Band
