Kosciusko County Community Fair officially opened Monday night with a special opening ceremony honoring those who made the fair possible.
This year's Miss Teenage Kosciusko County Fair, Junior Miss and Junior Mister also were named.
Eight girls competed in the Miss Teenage Kosciusko County Fair contest. The winner was Rissa Pitt, 13, Warsaw. Pitt is a 4-H member who enjoys horseback riding, beekeeping, spending time with her youth group, and showing animals. Pitt is the daughter of David and Ami Pitt. Pitt was Junior Miss last year.
First runner-up for the Miss Teen contest was Karah Yarnelle, 14, Silver Lake. Yarnelle is the daughter of Billy and Julie Yarnelle. Second runner-up for the Miss Teen contest was Danielle Boggs, 14, Warsaw. Boggs is the daughter of Dennis and Dawn Boggs.
Makayli Phillips, 12, Warsaw, was named Junior Miss. Phillips has numerous pets, including a dog, cat, horse, chicken, calf, sheep and pigs. Phillips is the daughter of Jerry and Rachelle Phillips.
First runner-up for Junior Miss was Olivia Koorey, 12, Warsaw. Koorey is the daughter of Bryan and Konda Koorey. Second runner-up in the Junior Miss contest was Jasmine Rico-Salinas, 11, Warsaw. Rico-Salinas is the daughter of Louisa "Olivia."
Junior Mister is Eric Kreider, 10, Winona Lake. Kreider enjoys playing football, hiking and drama. Kreider is the son of Chad and Heidi Kreider.
First runner-up in the Junior Mister contest was Jared Templin, 9, Leesburg. Templin is the son of Tomy and Karen Templin. Second runner-up was Nick Feldman, 9, Claypool. Feldman is the son of Jeff and Bobbi Feldman.
Events scheduled for this afternoon and evening include bike and toy give-aways at 2 and 2:30 p.m., Ronald McDonald show at 4 p.m., kiddies tractor pull at 6 p.m. and the Miss and Mister Toddler Kosciusko County Fair contests at 5 p.m., and the Miss and Mister Pre-School Kosciusko County Fair contests at 6:30 p.m.
