Good morning, Darke County. The crisp October air has brought a flurry of fall festivities to our region, despite Mother Nature having her own plans. At the Historic Fall Trade Fair, visitors stepped back in time at Johnston Farm with cannon displays and traditional craftsmanship like Mike Collier's broom-making demonstrations—though Sunday's activities fell victim to severe weather. Meanwhile, downtown Piqua buzzed with seasonal energy during Harvest Fest, where families (and even 8-year-old Gracie) gathered among pumpkins and hay bales for a quintessential autumn celebration.
While some were picking pumpkins, others were primping poultry at Greenville's Eastern National IWBA competition. The tension was palpable as junior contestants awaited Judge Keith Lutz's careful inspection of their prized birds. Behind the scenes, handlers Dustin Drake and Terry Britt wrangled runner ducks while competitors employed special techniques—including bluing rinse—to make their feathered friends shine. From chickens to geese, this annual gathering celebrated the fine art of poultry husbandry in all its glory.
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🏞️ Historic Fall Trade Fair brings living history to Johnston Farm. The one-day event in Piqua featured reenactments, cannon displays, and traditional crafts including broom-making by Mike Collier of Clark County. Visitors could tour the Johnston house and interact with farm animals during the October 18 festivities. Unfortunately, severe weather forced organizers to cancel Sunday's planned activities, cutting the weekend event short.
🐔 Feathers fly at Eastern National IWBA poultry competition in Greenville. Junior contestants anxiously awaited as judge Keith Lutz carefully inspected chickens and runner ducks during the October 4th event. Behind the scenes, handlers Dustin Drake and Terry Britt wrangled ducks while contestants prepared their birds with special techniques like bluing rinse to brighten feathers. The annual show featured a variety of poultry including geese, with participants of all ages showcasing their prized birds in a celebration of poultry husbandry.
🎃 Downtown Piqua buzzes with fall spirit at Harvest Fest. Families flocked to the event on October 18, picking pumpkins and enjoying a variety of seasonal activities. The festival, sponsored by Mainstreet Piqua Inc., drew large crowds to the downtown area. Even pets joined the festivities, including 8-year-old Gracie who was photographed sitting on hay bales surrounded by pumpkins. The community celebration provided fun for all ages in this Miami Valley town.
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