The Indiana State Fair wrapped up last Sunday but not before one of the top 4-H competitions of the fair was held on the final Friday evening of the State Fair.
Isaac Thompson of Boone County a nine-year 4-H member took home the top prize of Supreme Champion in the 4-H Supreme Showmanship competition.
The event features two 4-H representatives from each barn—cattle, sheep, goats, and swine—who demonstrate their talents in showing several species of livestock.
Isaac says he’s had his eye on the prize since he was a little boy. He added that his family and friends were a big part of his success in winning the title of 4-H Grand Champion Showman.
The participants in the 2023 4-H Supreme Showmanship competition:
Supreme Champion: Isaac Thompson, Boone County
Reserve Champion: Cayden Johnson, Boone County
Other competitors included:
Mya Wolka, Jackson County
Sage Lawrence, Noble County
Harlee Henney, Steuben County
Hailey Orem, Clinton County
Holly Howard, Allen County
Evan Grinstead, Boone County