June 26 – Allen County 4H Fair: alpacas, tractors, music, and more
Sam Barchak of Fort Wayne displays his llama Roscoe at the Allen County Fair.
FORT WAYNE — Llamas, turkeys and beef. Oh, my!
This year’s Allen County Fair was set to wrap up with the livestock auction June 26.
The event started June 20 at the fairgrounds, 2726 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne. Along with livestock judging were games, live music, food and information sessions.
The winners from the county fair will head to this year’s Indiana State Fair, which will be held July 28-Aug. 20 in Indianapolis.
DAVID VANTRESS
The 2023 Allen County Fair ends with the livestock auction June 26.
Zoe Chmiel, left, of rural Fort Wayne, and Jonathan Smith of Grabill wash their sheep in preparation for being sheared at the Allen County Fair last week.
A collection of antique John Deere farm equipment is displayed at the Allen County Fair last week.
Janice Ann performs for the crowd at the Allen County Fair.
Roscoe the camel was available for petting or feeding at the Allen County Fair last week as part of Joy Farms’ mobile petting zoo.
Derek Hooley, right, and son Ethan of Joy Journey Farms display one of their alpacas at the Allen County Fair last week as part of their mobile petting zoo.