GOSHEN — It was another record-setting year for the 4-H Livestock auction. This year’s auction raised $1,290,596.20. That bests last year’s previous record of $1,160,342.28.

GOSHEN — As she completed her final day in the show arena at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Thursday, Blakely “Blake” Lengacher was experiencing many emotions.

Ever seen a bird feeder made from an old chandelier or a fountain crafted from a charcoal grill?

GOSHEN – With a whoosh, rubber chickens, stuffed turkeys and other beanbag poultry flew through the air outside the Elkhart County 4-H Poultry Barn.

GOSHEN – For the past 38 years, Dr. Jerry Sellon has served as the fair’s veterinarian, caring for the needs of the approximately 3,000 animals on the grounds during the nine-day fair.

GOSHEN – Thursday is tractor pull day at the fair, with events for both people-powered and diesel-powered pullers.

GOSHEN — A giant prehistoric creature has been on the loose this week at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

GOSHEN — A reminder of the real purpose behind the Elkhart County 4-H program comes to life with recent high school graduate Megan Ewing.

GOSHEN — A steady stream of Elkhart County Fair-goers filed solemnly into a small shrine to those who died on Sept. 11, 2001.

GOSHEN — From their seats high atop the grandstands, longtime Elkhart County 4-H Fair enthusiasts Dan Clem and Lawrence Watkins had a great view of the harness races Monday morning.

GOSHEN — Visitors to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair have a new, patriotic attraction to enjoy this year with the arrival of the 9/11 NEVER FORGET Mobile Exhibit sponsored by the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Despite temperatures tapping out near 90 degrees Tuesday, many senior citizens braved the heat and enjoyed free admittance to the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.

GOSHEN - From acrobatics to vocal and instrumental solos, to novelty solos and groups along with tumbling acts, youth in Elkhart County exhibited their talents.

GOSHEN — Squeals, screams, laughter and giggles blended with the music coming from the carnival rides.

GOSHEN — Sue Perri’s leadership role with the Elkhart County 4-H Poultry Club took flight on a whim.

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GOSHEN — “Squishy,” “slimy” and “kind of like a glob of jelly” were three ways young fairgoers explained Saturday afternoon how stingrays feel at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair.Abby Goodwin, 9, of Paw Paw, Michigan, had never felt an animal quite like a stingray before.

GOSHEN — With no feathered friends to keep 4-H’ers busy during the fair this year, 4-H Poultry Club leaders spread their wings to try some new ideas and bring back some competitions that haven’t been possible in recent years.In May, Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board members announced that due to…

GOSHEN — After completing the final event during the Strongman Competition Saturday at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, 55-year-old AJ Brant had just one thing to say.“Arghhhh,” he groaned, smiling as he wiped away the sweat he earned from lifting buckets filled with concrete, pulling a sled and…

GOSHEN – More than 200 Elkhart County 4-H Fair sponsors got a taste of new foods and familiar favorites Thursday night during an invite-only event.

GOSHEN – Long before visitors arrive at the Elkhart County 4-H fairgrounds, Kim Rink is already potting and planning.

GOSHEN — The decision about which custard pie would take first prize Thursday was short and sweet.

GOSHEN — If you need to find the Burtsfields at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, take a walk through the Dairy Feeder Calf barn and stop when you find the couch.

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