Pulaski County Fair

Miss Pulaski County 2023 Alexia Intravaia and her court.

Pulaski County’s new royalty crowned

This year's 4-H fair not only ushered in fun, but also new royalty. Alexia Intravaia was crowned Miss Pulaski County 2023 and Miss Congeniality and Aidan Smith and Maddox Bucinski were honored as 2023 4-H Achievement Royalty. Intravaia was joined by Miss Pulaski County 2022 Kingsley Kroft, and new...

4-H fairground renovations underway ahead of county fair

The Pulaski County 4-H & Community Fair Association and its partners are actively pursuing updates to the fairgrounds' many deteriorating buildings ahead of the 2021 Pulaski County 4-H Community Fair. Major renovations at the fairgrounds have been long overdue, with most of the buildings being...

Taylor Jennings was crowned the 2020 Miss Pulaski County Sunday afternoon. Jennings’ court includes first runner-up Shalihn Compton, second runner-up Jenna Cords and Miss Congeniality Danni-Jo Rausch. The court posed with contestant Mahailia Dugan, 2019 Miss Pulaski County Jillian Brumm and contestant Ashlee Keller.

Jennings crowned 2020 Miss Pulaski

The contestants of the 2020 Miss Pulaski County pageant didn’t allow the lack of an audience to dim their shine as they took the stage Sunday afternoon. The judges met with six contestants, Jenna Cords, Ashlee Keller, Mahailia Dugan, Taylor Jennings, Shalihn Compton and Danni-Jo Rausch, who were...

Members of the 4-H Royalty Court and the 4-H Royalty were announced Sunday afternoon. The court includes Taylor Clark, McKenzie Mitchell, Coy Field and Jaden Cords. The royalty this year are Tori Culp and Jenna Cords.

Cords, Culp named 4-H Royalty

Although COVID-19 has wreaked havoc on 4-H fairs across the state, some traditions including the 4-H recognition program are continuing. In Pulaski County, the program is held at the beginning of the fair to welcome visitors and also recognize those who have done the work including the 4-H members...

Ethan Shannon earned the title of ultimate showman on July 4. Shannon was one of several champion showman including Ethan Leman, Emma Nielsen, Elizabeth Button, Sydney Anderson, Tori Culp and Ryan Lynch.

Third time’s a charm for Shannon in ultimate livestock showman contest

Ethan Shannon had an unforgettable fair week. His week started by being named one of two 4-H Royalty. He then earned reserve champion beef showman, champion crossbred beef heifer and reserve champion beef heifer the next day. Two days later he earned champion senior showman and then champion goat...

Ethan Shannon and Kirsten Calloway were named the 2019 4-H Royalty. The court includes Valerie Field, McKenzie Mitchell, Emily Field and Taylor Clark.

4-H recognizes volunteers, welcomes new royalty

Pulaski County Fair and 4-H continued the tradition of thanking those who give their time and talents while also welcoming the new 4-H royalty on June 29, the first official day of fair. At the achievement program, 4-H members were recognized for their years in 4-H and their leaders were honored...

Jillian Brumm was crowned the 2019 Miss Pulaski County Sunday evening. 2018 Miss Pulaski County Rachel Ploss congratulated her and the court of first runner-up Danni-Jo Rausch, second runner-up, Miss Congeniality and the People’s Choice Allison Keller and third runner-up Maddison Budka.

Brumm named Miss Pulaski County

The four contestants of the Miss Pulaski County Queen Pageant were fan favorites but only one took the title of queen. Jillian Brumm took the honor and was crowned queen with much applause from the audience Sunday evening. Brumm is the daughter of Bryce and Lori Brumm. Brumm, 18, said she became...

Striving for the best came to fruition as Kassi Dahn was named the 2018 4-H Ultimate Livestock Showman. She was congratulated by judge Dr. Clint Shireman and fellow contestants Peyton Newman, Tori Culp, Emma Nielsen, Shania Howard and Ryan Lynch.

Dahn wins ultimate showman

Last year, Kassi Dahn watched as the 4-H Ultimate Livestock Showman award was given to Regan Culp after the competition came down to one question. The two earned the same amount of points and the tiebreaker came down to a question that each answered. Culp got the win, but Dahn earned a lot of...

2016 Miss Pulaski County Jessica Wagner and 2017 Miss Indiana State Fair Beccca Lax congratulated the 2017 Miss Pulaski County Queen winners who are third runner-up Addison Roudebush, first runner-up and Miss People’s Choice Rachel Ploss, second runner-up Sara Bailey and Miss Pulaski County and Miss Congeniality Maddie Ruff.

Ruff wins accolades, queen pageant

“That’s my sister” could be heard from the audience as 2017’s Miss Pulaski County was announced on Sunday night. For most sisters that announcement could be a major embarrassment, but for Miss Pulaski County Maddie Ruff, it comes with being her. Ruff, who was also crowned Miss Congeniality for...

Permission was granted to upgrade the restrooms near the horse arena in the Winamac Town Park during the June 1 meeting.

Fair board furthers ADA improvements to facilities

The Pulaski County Fair Board is continuing what it began last year in regards to becoming more ADA-compliant. During a Winamac Parks and Recreation Board meeting on June 1, members of the Pulaski County Fair Board and Power From the Past approached the park board about finishing the upgrading of...