Carla Clark | For The Republic Jean Thomas, the judge, at left, looks at the rabbit belonging to Graham Swainston, center, during the 4-H Fair rabbit show at the Bartholomew County Fairgrounds, ...

First, I feel I should explain the photograph. It has been county fair season around here, and on a recent blazing hot Saturday, I attended a 4-H rabbit show at a fair in a nearby town. I happen to ...

Staff photo / R. Michael Semple ... A playful Archer Howes, 9 months, of Canfield, right, reaches out for his grandfather, Joe Bouch of Canfield, while attending the opening day of the 179th annual ...

The Ramona Junior Fair held its annual Dog Show and Rabbit and Cavy Show on July 26. The events showcased the dedication and hard work of local youth involved in 4-H, FFA, and Grange programs. This ...

Young siblings in two Westmoreland County families may compete in the same categories when they show their animals at the county fair — but they’re more likely to demonstrate cooperation than rivalry ...

As James Morgan, 10, of Poynette groomed Yukon for Wednesday’s rabbit show at the Columbia County Fair, he held out 2 to 3 inches of soft, white fur to prove his point. Yukon is a French Angora rabbit ...

Hopping into competition with months of preparation behind them, 23 young exhibitors took part in the Albany County Fair Rabbit Show on Monday, showcasing their skills in animal care, showmanship and ...

GOSHEN — Joseph Mitschelen came to opening day of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair hoping his two Cornish chickens would be named impeccable examples of the breed. Mitschelen, from Etna Green, is a 10-year ...

Mike SmithCarlsbad [email protected] Johnannah Miller just started raising rabbits in January, but as of Wednesday she’s already a champion breeder. The 17-year-old home-schooled ...

If you asked Gunner Lawson what his favorite part about 4-H is, he’d say the snacks — and being able to show his rabbit at the Greene County Fair. Like all kids who are part of Greene County’s many ...

Fairgoers faced muggy summer conditions Sunday to experience day one of the Greene County Fair’s 2025 season. The fair will run daily through Saturday, Aug. 2, from 8 a.m. to roughly 10 p.m., ...

Kurt Ullrich lives in rural Jackson County. His book "The Iowa State Fair" is available from the University of Iowa Press. First, I feel I should explain the photograph. It has been county fair season ...