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Hay show reflects farming tradition

Hay show reflects farming tradition

| September 28, 2018

COSHOCTON – Siblings Michaela Greten and Ryan Greten got their first ribbons of the 2018 Coshocton County Fair at the hay show. Michaela earned a second place ribbon in heavy mix and third place in the grass and light categories. “We’ve always done the hay show because we make hay,” she said. “Our whole family […]

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Traffic changes announced for Coshocton County Fair

Traffic changes announced for Coshocton County Fair

| September 27, 2018

COSHOCTON – From Sept. 25 through Friday, Oct. 5 the following changes will be in effect: Kenilworth Avenue will be one way eastbound between Seventh and Eighth streets. Also from Sept. 28 through Oct. 4, Seventh Street will be one way southbound between Kenilworth Avenue and Ash Street. In addition, the usual no parking changes will be in […]

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Bookless crowned Showman of Showmen

Bookless crowned Showman of Showmen

| October 5, 2017

COSHOCTON – Ten youngsters competed for the Showman of Showmen title at the Coshocton County Fair on Wednesday evening, Oct. 4. Each of the 10 youth took their turn at showing hogs, llamas, horses, goats, sheep, small animals, poultry, fielded questions about dogs, feeder calves and dairy. At the end of the evening and traipsing […]

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Lamb lead class is a family affair

Lamb lead class is a family affair

| October 4, 2017

COSHOCTON – The adult division of the lamb lead class is a family affair for several participants. Angie Porteus Pyle started competing in the contest when she was 10-years-old and a 4-H member and still competes today with her mother, aunt and cousin. “I showed sheep and was the lamb and wool queen for Coshocton,” […]

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Costume class brings out creative side of horse show participants

Costume class brings out creative side of horse show participants

| October 4, 2017

COSHOCTON – Kyler Thompson had a big smile on his face after winning the costume class in the open horse show on Oct. 3 at the Coshocton County Fair. “I’ve done this two times already and I can’t believe I keep getting first,” he said. Thompson and his horse were Thomas The Train and his […]

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Livestock judging contest teaches youth what judges look for

Livestock judging contest teaches youth what judges look for

| October 4, 2017

COSHOCTON – On Tuesday, Oct. 3, a unique contest was held at Hunter Arena during the Coshocton County Fair.  The 4-H Livestock Judging Contest brought youth from all over the county to learn what judges are looking for during the livestock shows many of them compete in. There are six classes of animals to be […]

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Beef show lets competitors demonstrate skills and teaches responsibility

Beef show lets competitors demonstrate skills and teaches responsibility

| October 3, 2017

COSHOCTON – The junior fair beef breeding show, feeder calf and market beef show started off with the fitting class. “The kids get their animal ready for show by doing one side of their hair,” said Logan Pyers, show advisor. “They are showing the judge that they know how to do it.” The show was […]

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Area youth get life experiences from raising animals

Area youth get life experiences from raising animals

| September 29, 2017

COSHOCTON – The Coshocton County Fair isn’t just a place to ride rides, play games and enjoy yummy food. Many life lessons also are learned by area youth who compete with their animals in different shows. “I’ve been showing sheep for three years,” said MaryAnn Lozowski, a member of the Keene Kountry Kids 4-H Club. […]

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