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TYJ!! John 15:2 ♡
Miss Hamilton County Fair Queen ‘26
@misshamiltoncounty4h
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missing fnl already 🏈♥️

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I had a wonderful day at the Ascension St. Vincent Trunk or Treat! 🎃🧡

This event was so special to be a part of, and I loved having the opportunity to serve and give back to our community!

What made today extra meaningful was that this event was specifically designed for kiddos of all abilities. Having had the privilege of working alongside individuals with different abilities for most of my life, I am so grateful for every opportunity to continue advocating, serving, and creating inclusive spaces for everyone! 💙

A huge thank you to About Life Chiropractic for hosting me today! It was such a joy connecting with local organizations and meeting others who share a passion for making a difference in our community. 🫶🏻🍀

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scenes from senior year 💐

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National 4-H Week: What’s your story?

From watching my brother at 4-H meetings to becoming a 4-H leader myself…I’ve truly grown up in this program.

National 4-H Week is more than just a week to celebrate an organization I love. It’s a chance to celebrate the program that has shaped who I am.

I started attending Fishers Showstoppers meetings because of my older brother, and from the very beginning, I couldn’t wait for my turn to be involved. Over the years, 4-H has challenged me to step outside of my comfort zone, keep learning, and always strive to “make the best better.”

But one of my favorite 4-H memories has nothing to do with a ribbon or a project.

It was watching my Best Buddy, Jonah, show a goat at our county fair. Seeing 4-H’ers of all abilities have the opportunity to participate, feel welcomed, and know they belong is exactly what makes Hamilton County 4-H so special. 🍀

And now, getting to serve as the Hamilton County 4-H Fair Queen makes moments like that mean even more to me. I get to represent the program that helped turn me from a participant into a leader, and I couldn’t be more proud.

If you’ve ever wondered if 4-H is for you, consider this your sign. 💖

Hamilton County 4-H has something for EVERYONE, and enrollment opens November 1st! Whether you love animals, cooking, science, leadership, art, or you’re still figuring out what you love, there’s a place for you here.

You don’t just join 4-H. You grow through it, find your people, discover your passions, and make memories you’ll carry with you for years to come.

Happy National 4-H Week! 🍀🩷👑

-Kendall Manges, Miss Hamilton County 4-H & Miss Congeniality

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Tonight, I had the honor of not only attending, but serving as a chairman for the Hamilton County Junior Leaders Halloween Party! 🎃🍀👑

This event was such a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together, and it was amazing to see that spirit come to life. I loved meeting so many new faces while also getting to reconnect with familiar ones from across Hamilton County!

A huge thank you to all of the Junior Leaders and volunteers who worked so hard to make tonight possible. Your time, dedication, and heart are what make events like this so special. 💖

I’m so grateful for every opportunity to serve Hamilton County 4-H and be a part of bringing our community together! 🍀

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I had such a wonderful time at the Potter’s Bridge Festival this Saturday! 🍂👑

A huge thank you to Hittles Floral Design for welcoming me and allowing me to spend the day with you all. It was such a joy to meet so many new people and spend time with some pretty amazing members of our community!

Some of my favorite moments were getting to see my sweet court member, Giselle, chatting with the library staff, meeting new faces, and, of course, sharing my love for Hamilton County 4-H. 🍀

With 4-H enrollment just around the corner, I’m so grateful for every opportunity I have as Miss Hamilton County 4-H Queen to promote an organization that means so much to me. I hope to see some of the wonderful people I met at the festival at a 4-H meeting soon!

Thank you to everyone who stopped to say hello. I can’t wait to continue serving, connecting, and sharing all that Hamilton County 4-H has to offer! 💚👑🍀

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🍀👑 Contestant #1! 👑🍀

I’m so excited to officially announce that I will be representing Hamilton County as Contestant #1 in the 2027 Indiana State Fair Queen Program! 🩷

Mark your calendars for January 8–10! 📅

The competition will take place at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Coliseum, with the preliminary competition on January 9th and finals on January 10th.

More information and details on how you can come cheer on me and the other 80+ contestants will be coming soon! I can’t wait to see you there and share this experience with all of you. 💗

The countdown to January is officially on!

Hamilton County • Contestant #1 🍀👑

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Introducing your 2026–2027 Champions Together Officer Team! ❤️

We are so proud of this incredible group and their commitment to leading, serving, and continuing the #InclusionRevolution! 🐯

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One month until the start of another year of 4-H! 💚🍀

November 1st marks the opening of 4-H enrollment, and I can’t wait to see another year of Hamilton County 4-H unfold! Whether you’re a returning 4-H’er or thinking about joining for the first time, there is a place for you in 4-H.

Here’s to another year of making memories, learning new things, building friendships, and making the best better! 🍀💚

One month…let’s do this, Hamilton County 4-H!

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I had the absolute honor of serving at the Deer Creek Elementary School Fall Carnival! 🎡🩷

This event is so special to me…not only because of this amazing community, but because I started attending the carnival when I was in first grade! Some things truly never change, and it was so much fun getting to reconnect with familiar faces, traditions, and even some of the games I remember from childhood!

I also loved seeing some wonderful Hamilton County 4-H’ers and a few of my Mini 4-H’ers! I’m always so happy whenever I get to see you all! 🥰

A huge thank you to all of the volunteers who helped make this event possible! And a special shoutout to my NHS chapter for bringing out so many volunteers to serve our community! ❤️🐯

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More memories from the Spooners Fall Festival & Craft Market at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds! 🍂✨

I loved spending the day with my mom, meeting new people, and seeing all of the creativity and passion that went into each vendor’s work! It was such a fun way to spend the day while supporting small businesses. 💛

I’ll definitely be checking out more of Spooner Markets’ upcoming events! 🛍️🍁

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There are so many amazing small businesses throughout Hamilton County! 💛

I had the sweetest time attending the 3rd Annual Spooners Fall Festival & Craft Market! I had so much fun shopping around with my mom at my home away from home while getting to support so many passionate, talented, and wonderful local business owners. 🛍️✨

Of course, I couldn’t leave without spotting a few 4-H clovers and some Purdue gear! (And yes, I had to get it… you know me! Boiler Up! 🚂💛)

Be sure to check out Spooner Markets and see what fun events they have coming up in the seasons ahead! 🎄✨

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