The 2023 Allen County Fair broke its single day attendance record with 50,825 coming to the fair on concert day.

A photo gallery of Bluffton and Lafayette area entries in open classes was provided by Vicki Hauenstein, superintendent of fine arts.

Photos include:

Joanna Gratz, Best of show, upcycle fashion; also best of show, upcycle seams sew fine style show, best of show gift wrap

Katie Hohenbrink, Best of Show table scapes

Andrew Hohenbrink, Best of Show green beans

Kiara Hohenbrink, Best of show youth oatmeal cookies

Andrew Hohenbrink, Best of show juvenile embroidery

Vicki Hauenstein, Best of show adult sewing, best of show upcycle, 2nd place in unconventional clothing

Carol Okuley, multiple best of shows