Indiana teen honors four generations of tradition at Elkhart County Fair
One 4-H member at the fair is continuing a generations-long legacy.
ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WNDU) - Caroline Croner grew up visiting her family’s farm and surrounded by animals before she joined 4-H.
When she did join, she started with pigs and never looked back.
For Croner, the Elkhart County Fair isn’t just about competition — it’s about family.
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“It’s just so much fun to hang out with family. My aunt’s the leader in pig club, so I could see her every day,” Croner said. “All my cousins are in it, so we get to hang out with them.”
Croner’s great-grandfather was the first in her family to do 4-H, making her time in Goshen part of a tradition spanning four generations.
The 2026 fair will run through Aug. 1.
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