We Caught up with Mr, Owen Hege exhibitor of the Champion Breeding Gilt at the Indiana State Fair. Learn more about Owen below…

Age: 12

Grade: 7th Grade

Hometown:Rensselaer, IN

Tell us a little about your champion:

Reese’s Pieces, or Reese for short, because she came from Dakota Reiss. She was one of my favorite pigs from the beginning because she was really sweet. She always came to the front of the pen when I walked in the barn. She was really neat looking from the side, had a monster back and a big hind leg.

First person you hugged after your win?

Hayden Everhart. He was showing the Champion York Gilt.

Who is another exhibitor you admire?

Hunter Logue because he’s always been really nice and a good role model for me.

Favorite Fair Food?

Cheesy breadsticks from the pizza vendor outside the swine barn.

Favorite Pump Up Song:

Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons