We Caught up with Miss, Harper Yoder exhibitor of the Grand Champion Barrow at The 2023 Indiana State Fair. Learn more about Harper below…

Age: 10

Grade: 4th

Hometown: Shipshewana, Indiana

First person you hugged after your win?
The judges! Next was my mom and Kennedy Rodibaugh.

Name of your pig and what made him/her so special?
I named him Ryan,  after my dad, my uncle Ryan and I’m Harper Ryan.
Our personalities just went together. I loved laying in his pen with him and scratching him behind his ears.

Who is another exhibitor you admire?
My brother Hudson and my sister Hadley.

Something you do to pass the time at shows?

I like to sit with my pig when I’m getting ready to show and hang out with my friends!

Favorite Fair Food?
Haystacks and taco salads.

Favorite Pump Up Song:
Pump it up!