The summer weather is accompanied this week with five area fairs, welcoming visitors to support 4-H and FFA projects and enjoy carnival fun.  Visitors are urged to protect themselves from the heat, drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid long stays in the heat.  Temperatures are likely to remain in the 90s throughout the week.

The Newton County Punkin Vine Fair at Kentland, IN opens this evening with the Queen Pageant, six contestants will be on stage.  Four Jr. Miss Contestants also look to wear the crown for 2026.  Several fair events continue all week.

The Boswell, IN fairgrounds will also host the 2026 Benton County Fair Tuesday 7/14 thru Sunday 7/19.  The Queen Pageant and Horse Pull competition among the activities.

The Iroquois County Fair at Crescent City opens Tuesday evening with the Queen Pageant and the Little Miss Iroquois County Pageant starting at 7 pm.  Seven contestants look to succeed reigning Queen Rae Stucki.  And 15 little girls will vie for the title of Little Miss Iroquois County Fair Queen.  The current Little Queen is Tinley Rust.

The Georgetown Fair in Vermilion County is tonight 7/13.  Nine young ladies compete.  And the Grundy County Fair continues.

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