2013 4-H Fair: Nathan Shelton wins Kane Krinn award

The Kane Krinn family awards four-year member Nathan Shelton with the Kane Krinn Memorial award, given every year to a member who seeks to help other members. The family traditionally gives the award before the swine portion of the 4-H Fair auction. Learn more in the Friday, July 19, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

2013 4-H Fair Fair-y tales: Splash!

The News-Banner presents Fair-y Tales, where we introduce you to the people who make the fair so interesting. The dunk tank is a regular feature at the 4-H fair, though it's apparently not for the faint of heart.

2013 4-H Fair: Fair holds annual pint-sized tractor pull

Children compete in the annual Kids Pedal Pull to see who can pull the small weight the farthest. (Video by Jessica Williams)

2013 4-H Fair: Jordyn Sills claims 2013 Royal Showmanship title

Learn more in the Thursday, July 18, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

2013 4-H Fair: 4-H's got talent

4-H members compete in the annual talent show. Learn more in the Wednesday, July 17, News-Banner. (Video and photos by Jessica Williams)

Jessie McClure

Hunter Ginger

Ashtyn Leas

Allison Blevins

Tanner Ginger-Farmer

 Dillon Higginbottom

Contestants pictured, from left, are Ashtyn Leas, grand champion and first of vocal solo of Class B; Allison Blevins, reserve grand champion and first in vocal solo of Class C; Dillon Higginbottom, first in Novelty Solo of Class C; and Jessie McClure, second in vocal solo of Class C. Not pictured are Hunter Ginger, second in vocal solo of Class B, and Tanner Ginger-Farmer, third in vocal solo of Class C.

2013 4-H Fair Fair-y Tales: Signs of the time

The News-Banner presents Fair-y Tales, where we introduce you to the people who make the fair so interesting. Two 4-H members decided to liven up their corner of the cattle barn this year.

Miss Wells County 2013 pageant draws a crowd

One young lady out of six was crowned Miss Wells County 2013 the 4-H fairgrounds Monday evening. Pick up the Tuesday, July 16, News-Banner for more info. (Videos by Jessica Williams)

The six contestants this year performed an annual dance number to open Monday's pageant.

The contestants in this year's Miss Wells County pageant had several categories to compete in, including fun wear as a way to express themselves.

Hear the finalists being announced and find out who won the title.

2013 4-H Fair Fair-y Tales: Beat the heat with cool treats

The News-Banner presents Fair-y Tales, where we introduce you to the people who make the fair so interesting. Meet the two competitors in this year's ice cream contest.

2013 4-H Fair Fair-y Tales: Who's up for a game of golf?

The News-Banner presents Fair-y Tales, where we introduce you to the people who make the fair so interesting. Though different events have come and gone at the fair, mini golf stays.

2013 4-H Fair: Alpacas debut at fair Sunday

Six alpacas debut in the Wells County 4-H Fair Sunday evening. The classes included showmanship, obstacle and costume. (Video by Jessica Williams)

2013 4-H Fair: Horse and Pony show starts fair with obstacle course

Video by Paul Beitler

2013 4-H Fair: Hear from a real dummy — and her ventriloquist

Peggy Miller and the star of the show — Willie — entertain the crowd at the 2013 4-H Fair. (Video by Jessica Williams)

N-B Video: Meet the people behind the parade

4-H members gather at Bluffton Regional Medical Center before starting the parade, and they have plenty to share. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: Noodle riding at the 4-H Spirit Night

4-H Spirit Night organizers added a new twist to its annual obstacle course — foam noodles. Members still crawled and got wet though. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: Firetrucks, tractors, children and cans rumble through annual parade

Video by Chet Baumgartner

N-B Video: 4-H announces Caley Award winners

Learn more in the Monday, July 15, News-Banner. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

N-B Video: 4-H names 2013 ambassadors

Learn more in the Monday, July 15, News-Banner. (Videos by Chet Baumgartner and Jessica Williams)

Behind the green — Cat judging

The News-Banner goes behind the scenes — or behind the green — with 4-H member Catherine Neuenschwander, who explains what judges look for during the fair's annual cat show. We'll have more videos throughout the week at our "Wells County 4-H Fair" blog. Browse our blogs at www.news-banner.com. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

Behind the Green: dog judging

The News-Banner goes behind the scenes — or behind the green — with 4-H member Desiah Reinhard, who explains what judges look for during the fair's annual dog show. We'll have more videos throughout the week on this blog. (Video by Chet Baumgartner)

The corn is as high as an elephant's high

4-H member Jason Johnloz shows off his corn for this year's fair.
Rick Johnloz, Jason's father, said he thinks the corn is nine to 10 feet tall. (Photo by Rick Johnloz)

It's coming

The 2013 4-H Fair starts Saturday, and stay up to date with photos, videos and more at our 4-H blog. Click here for the full schedule, and enjoy the fair.

N-B Video: And they're off — 4-H holds annual Run and Walk

Learn more in the Monday, July 8, News-Banner. (Video by Paul Beitler)