Memories of the 100th Street fair

The 100th Bluffton Free Street Fair has come and gone, but the memories linger. Did you have a good time? What was your favorite thing about the fair? What did you NOT see that you wish you had? What would you like to see done differently?

Horse and Pony Show Award winners!

Here is the winner of the"Hall of Fame Award (In memory of John Close)": John Hofstetter. The beautiful custom-made mirror was created and donated by Charles Lamons of Bluffton.

Here are the two winners of the Showmanship Awards: Sue Campbell (halter/showmanship division) and Godoy Tosh (pleasure/horsemanship division).

This is the winner of the "Best of Show". This award goes to the Overall Champion of all breeds shown in the Halter division of the Show. The winner: Sue Campbell, showing her mare "Rugged Miss Dee Bar", aka "Missy".

The winner of the Casey Biberstine Memorial Award: Megan Sawyer

The winner of the "Good Time Charlie Award: Cliff Biberstine

This is the winner of the "Little Buckaroo Award": David Kahn

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (Top Four Winners - outstanding stall decoration/sportsmanship): Jessica Thomas and Joni Alstoft

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (Top Four Winners - outstanding stall decoration/sportsmanship): Sue Campbell & Jon Campbell (not present)

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (Top Four Winners - outstanding stall decoration/sportsmanship): Cliff Biberstine

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (Top Four Winners - outstanding stall decoration/sportsmanship): Melissa Bolyn (left) and Cathy Neu (right)

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (multiple winners): Abby Nusbaumer, Dustin, Dixon, & Sybil Nusbaumer (not present)

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (multiple winners): Angie Decker

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (multiple winners): Olivia Jones

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (multiple winners): Megan Patch

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (multiple winners): Ariel Kelly

Sportsmanship & Stall Decoration Awards (multiple winners): Tammy & Shawn Hofstetter

* "Little Buckaroo Award" - Presented to the best Little Cowboy or Cowgirl under the age of 10 that has an animal stalled at the fair.

* "Casey Biberstine Memorial Award" - Presented to the boy or girl between the ages of 10 - 18, who has an animal stalled at the fair, that displays the same fun-loving attitude that Casey always had.

* "Good Time Charlie Award" - Presented to an adult that loves to have a good time and is not afraid to show it.

* Sportsmanship & Stall Decorations Awards - Presented to the participants that decorate and keep his/her stalls clean and shows great sportsmanship throughout the week.

* Showmanship Awards - Two individuals chosen by the judge that has portrayed exceptional showmanship/horsemanship skills during the Halter & Pleasure Show.

* Hall of Fame Award (in memory of John Close) - presented to an individual that has given years of dedication to the Street Fair Saddle Horse Division.

Diaper Derby

There was no stopping the entrants in this years Diaper Derby, except an occasional off of attention....

Happy Birthday Clarence Miller

For his 98th birthday, Clarence Miller wanted a ride on the Bluffton Street Fair carousel....and he got it!

100th Bluffton Street Fair (Idol Competition)

Street Fair Idol

Joel Cash

Aaron Wood

Jordan Streveler

Kinzey Fennig

Daryl Elliott

Photos by News-Banner Intern: Marci Mettler

More media coverage

A video crew from Bearcreek Farms that helps produce segments for RFD-TV was at the Street Fair office Friday morning interviewing 100th fair chair Rhonda Ryan and fair board president Jon Brown, who dressed in their period clothes for the occasion. Krissy Imel, left, conducted the interview while Kitty Coyne was behind the camera. They were working on stories for next season's programming for RFD-TV, which is a cable channel targeted at rural issues and available to more than 40 million cable television subscribers throughout the United States. (Mark Miller photo)

100th Bluffton Street Fair Choral Contest

Bluffton High School Musical Entourage

Catie Campbell

Kristan Brinneman

Aja Hurst

Aja Hurst

Naomi Ifer (center)

Hope Gerber carried by Taylor White

Hope Gerber singing solo song "Children of Eden"


Photos by News-Banner Intern: Marci Mettler

2010 Industrial Parade

The 100th Bluffton Street Fair Industrial Parade had hundreds of folks handing out dozens and dozens or goodies. The crowd received everything from balloons to jars of peanut butter during the hour-long event.

Horse & Pony Show

Thursday night wrapped up the Horse & Pony Show festivities at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds. Check out the Egg Race winner!

Grand Marshals meet at House of Hope

Entertainment Editor Barbara Barbieri attended the 100th Bluffton Street fair Grand Marshal reception at House of Hope earlier this week.




Jane Hersha, 2005 grand marshal poses with Miss Indiana State Fair, Sara Alford.



Street Fair President Jon Brown, Sandy Thompson (parade marshal in 2009) and Michael Stoller (2003 grand marshal.)



Betty Nichola, seated (her husband Max Nicholas was a parade marshal in 1994 and head of the choral contest for many years) with Howard and Bev Rich, parade marshals in 2007.



Parade Marshal Joe Emshwiller (at right) and his brother, enjoyed refreshments at the reception for former parade marshals.

Horse and Pony Show

News-Banner Sports Editor Paul Beitler attended the Casey Biberstine Memorial Show Wednesday evening at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds. It was a great time for everyone!

Band/Alumni Parade - #2 of 2

Band/Alumni Parade - #1 of 2

Antique and Classic Car Parade

More than 100 antique and classic cars rolled through downtown Bluffton tonight in their annual Bluffton Street Fair parade. Check out these awesome rides.

BHS Class of 1950

These members of the Bluffton HS Class of 1950 toured the Interurban replica on South Main Street after their 60th class reunion luncheon at the Bluffton American Legion. Front row, from left: Marilyn Minnich, Bluffton; Barbara Johnson, Bluffton; Joyce Gillliom, Ossian; Maryann Edris,, Tucson, Ariz.; Betty Hughes, Fla.; Barbara Irving, Fort Wayne; Gene Gilliom, Columbus, Ohio; Stan Nash, Fort Wayne; Kent Speheger, Noblesville; Donna Colbert, Fort Wayne; ; and Gerry Worthman Irwin, Waterford, Mich. Standing in the car: Jerry E. Miller, Fort Wayne; Marilyn Zearbaugh, Albany; Shirley Moser, Fort Wayne; Joan Edris Bussert, Northbrook, Ill.; Dorothy Witzeman Springer, Bluffton. They've met annually during the fair for close to 40 years. (Mark Miller photo)

Horse and Ponies at the 4-H Park!

Don't forget the Horse and Pony show at the Wells County 4-H Fairgrounds this week. They have had some cool events there including the Little Buckaroo Show, Costume Class and a chili supper. Tomorrow night at 7:30 p.m. they will present the Horse & Pony Awards. Stop by and check out the beautiful stall decorations and visit with the riders and their mounts.
(Photos provided by Sue Campbell)