DARKE COUNTY – The countdown is officially on for the Great Darke County Fair! Many youths prepare to bring in their animals and double-check their packing lists.
The Darke County Junior Fair Equine Department is no exception. Each year, many youth exhibitors compete with one another to show off their hard work.
The Darke County Horse Committee is also known for running the 2024 Pie In The Face Contest each year, with proceeds benefiting the Darke County Horse Committee. Each year, the money is used for various upkeep purposes to benefit all of the Jr. Fair equine exhibitors.
This year, the esteemed Pie In The Face Contest will be held once again, with four contestants. This year, the contestants are as follows:
Sophia Aultman is currently serving as the 2024 Darke County Fair Queen. Her parents are Matt & Morgan Aultman. She is currently a senior at Ansonia High School. Her favorite part about the fair is getting to eat all of the delicious fair food!
Christoph Keller was born and raised in Darke County. He’s a husband, father, and new Grandpa! He’s a 4-H dad and has worked at Keller Grain & Feed for 38 years. This is his first year on the Senior Fair Board. He loves his community, especially the agriculture and animal community. He believes the Jr. Fair is the heart of our fair.
Callie Pope is a Darke County Junior Fair Equine Exhibitor. She is President of the Buckeye Buckaroos 4-H Club. She is also a member of the Darke County Junior Fairboard. Her favorite part of the fair is all of the rides.
Joel Brantingham has been the News Director at WTGR 97.5 FM since August of 2021. He is the play-by-play voice of high school football, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball games, including the WOAC Game of the Week during the fall and winter sports seasons. He also hosts the Community Ties, which features local leaders and organizations, from 11-11:30 on weekday mornings. He is a big sports game and loves spending time outdoors. Joel volunteers with his church’s youth group and has lived in Union City since 2008.
Money will be collected throughout the Fair from August 16th through August 21st at the horse announcer’s booth. The contestant who receives the most amount of money will be ‘pied in the face’.
The announcement and contest will be held on Wednesday, August 21st, at 10 AM.
