Reports and Photos from The Marion County Fair - Monday, June 28, 2021

The 171st Marion County Fair kicked off on Monday, June 28, 2021 with a dedication honor to the late Jerry Criswell and the Jr Fair Coronation.

2021 Marion County Fair Royalty:

Marion County Fair Queen: Lilly Wagner

Marion County Fair King: Joey Crawford

Marion County Fair Princess: Abby Isler

Marion County Fair Prince: Adrian Starcher

Marion County Fair Livestock Royalty:

Beef Queen: Taylor Dunlap

Beef Princess: Kylee Parsell

Dairy Feeder Queen: Rachel Lahner

Dairy Feeder Princess: Macie Kearns

Dairy Princess: Kyla Stockdale

Equine King: Jorden Buckland

Wquine Princess: katie Valentine

Goat Princess: Anna LaBarge

Goat King: Johan Bowdle

Poultry Princess: Averie Strine

Poultry Prince: Garrett Groll

Rabbit Queen: Makenzae Eager

Rabbit Prince: Oly Coy

Swine Queen: Abby Isler

Swine Princess: Bailey Boblenz

Wool Princess: Claire Harraman

Paul James had a chance to meet Marion County Jr. Fair's Emma Crease from River Valley talks about what she does at the fair and why she loves it so much in this #MarionNow Podcast.

Paul James sat down with Kyla Stockdale, a member of the Richland Hayseeds 4-H Club and River Valley FFA, who founded the Open Hearts Livestock Show, where kids with developmental disabilities can show animals in a fair setting. It was an idea she developed on her own and will be at the Marion County Fair on Friday, July 2nd at 6:00 PM in the Coliseum. In this #MarionNow Podcast, she explains the concept and why she put this event together.