The Indiana State Fair 4-H Grand Drive is the Super Bowl of the livestock show season for 4-H exhibitors from across Indiana. After tight competitions, several of the exhibitors were crowned Grand and Reserve Champions Sunday evening during the 2025 Indiana State Fair Grand Drive, presented by Farm Credit MidAmerica. During the event, 4-H members showed livestock of various species, weights, and classes on the prestigious dirt in the Corteva Coliseum. The categories included Dairy Steer, Meat Goat Wether, Meat Goat Wether Dam, Market Lamb, Market Barrow, Beef Heifer, and Beef Steer.
The Grand Champions for each species are as follows:
- Grand Champion Meat Goat Wether: Caroline Sullivan, Hancock County
- Grand Champion Meat Goat Wether Dam: Spencer Goettemoeller, Randolph County
- Grand Champion Market Lamb: Gabrielle Route, Clinton County
- Grand Champion Market Barrow: Hadley Hendrickson, Randolph County
- Grand Champion Beef Heifer: Kiptyn Felton, Huntington County
- Grand Champion Beef Steer: Redmin Brumbaugh, DeKalb County
Reserve Champion (2nd place) was awarded to the following:
- Reserve Champion Meat Goat Wether: Caroline Sullivan, Hancock County (not a typo, she won both)
- Reserve Champion Meat Goat Wether Dam: Piper Unger, Sullivan County
- Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Jack Huelsenbeck, Noble County
- Reserve Champion Market Barrow: Ryder Lambright, LaGrange County
- Reserve Champion Beef Heifer: Hogan Hendrickson, Randolph County
- Reserve Champion Beef Steer: Piper Unger, Sullivan County
About the Indiana State Fair:
The Indiana State Fair, known as the state’s premier multi-day event, is a vibrant celebration of the Hoosier spirit and agricultural legacy. Over 15 exciting days, it unites communities across Indiana to honor the state’s unique identity and welcomes visitors from far and wide. Renowned for its top-notch entertainment, spotlight on 4-H youth, engaging agricultural education programs, modern facilities, and an array of delicious fare, the Indiana State Fair has been a treasured tradition for Hoosiers for over a century. The 2025 Indiana State Fair takes place from August 1st to August 17th (closed Mondays). For comprehensive event information, ticket details, and attractions, be sure to visit our official website at www.indianastatefair.com.