State Representative Danny Sterling, far right, celebrates winning the Celebrity Showmanship Goat Contest at the Pottawatomie County Free Fair on Sept. 12. From left, the other exhibitors were Lindsey Emerson, Kevin Harbison, Joe Milburn, Troy Officer and Charilyn Milburn. Also shown is Josey Milburn. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
Four days of competition, community and county fair traditions came to a close Saturday, Sept. 6, as the 2026 87th Pottawatomie County Free Fair wrapped up with its annual Awards Ceremony.
Before getting to the various awards and recognitions, a special thank you went to the Fair Board members who give their time each year to make the event happen: Chairman Randy Gilbert, Vice-Chairman Matt Griffit…
