young boy dressed in white holding a dairy heifer calf and a show ribbon
Cedric Anderson of Dream Catchers 4-H Club competed in the dairy show on July 21, 2025, at the Knox County Fair. Cedric also placed first in the first-year showmanship competition with his junior heifer calf. Credit: Cheryl Splain

MOUNT VERNON — Six youth livestock shows joined harness racing and weiner dog races as highlights of Monday’s events at the Knox County Fair.

Shows included dairy show and showmanship, equine English show, market poultry (Pen of 3 broilers and turkeys), and swine show.

Oliver Ruprecht was named Master Showman in the dairy showmanship competition and also took home the title of Supreme Champion.

Below are the full results for July 21.

(Below are photos of the day’s activities by Cheryl Splain and Jack Slemenda.)

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