Huntington County 4-H'er Aleah Eckert (right) moves up to the judge during Western Showmanship at Halter judging at the Huntington County 4-H Fair Horse and Pony Show on Saturday, July 14, at the Chief LaFontaine Saddle Club.

Members of the Blue Ribbon Riders 4-H Club make their way down the Huntington County 4-H Fair Parade route on Friday evening, July 13.

Larissa Johnson, 2017 Huntington County Royalty Champion, waves to the crowd during the 2018 Huntington County 4-H Fair Parade on Friday evening, July 13.

Josi Barscz, a 10-year and fourth generation 4-H member from Lancaster Township, was crowned the 2018 Huntington County 4-H Royalty Champion Friday, July 13, at First Merchants Bank Heritage Hall on the Huntington County Fairgrounds.

The 2017 Royalty Champion, Larissa Johnson, placed the crown on Barscz’ head and presented her with a sash and bouquet of red roses. Barscz, the daughter of Ben and Jennifer Barscz, represented the Mighty Clovers 4-H Club, where she serves as vice president.

Here are the results of the Huntington County 4-H Tractor Operators’ Contest held Sunday, July 8, at the Parkview Huntington Hospital Show Arena:

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Landon Zezula, first, blue; Nathaniel Alwine, second, blue; Ross Cuttriss, third, blue; Carter Zezula, fourth, blue; Colsen Brubaker, fifth, blue; Lucas Alwine, sixth, blue; Braylon Beekman, seventh, blue; and Peyton Lauer, eighth, red.

Dogs and their 4-H handlers strutted their stuff for a crowd of parents, onlookers and judges on Saturday, July 7, at the First Federal Savings Bank Community Building in one of the first events of the 2018 Huntington County 4-H Fair.

Three top dogs took honors in the show. Adalyn Cutting was the champion in the junior class; Carter Zezula was the champion in the intermediate class; and Sarah Landers was named champion in the senior class.

Champion and reserve champion honors were presented in each class, with placings following, starting with first place.

One of the great things about the Huntington County 4-H Fair is that while nearly every event is the same as in past years, those participating in them often change, as they grow older and take on different projects at the fair, while new 4-H members come up through the ranks in hopes of taking home the top ribbons.

The 88th annual fair runs from July 13 to July 27, with the theme “We Are the Dreamers of Tomorrow.”

Kaylee Davis (left), holding her golden retriever, Bee, answers a question from Judge Kelly Miller, of Tippecanoe, during juding in the beginning obedience class at the Huntington County 4-H Dog Show on Saturday, July 7, at the First Federal Savings Bank Community Building at the Huntington County Fairgrounds.

Dani Clark and her German shorthair pointer, Gunner, participate in the senior showmanship class at the Huntington County 4-H Dog Show on Saturday, July 7, at the First Federal Savings Bank Community Building at the Huntington County Fairgrounds. The event was sponsored by Zach's Pet Services LLC.