Take a look at photos from the Butler County Fair rabbit show held Thursday, July 16.
An exhibitor shows her rabbit to the judge at the Butler County Fair rabbit show on July 16, 2026.
NATHAN DELANEY, COLUMBUS TELEGRAM
Exhibitors waits to show their rabbits to the judge at the Butler County Fair rabbit show on July 16, 2026.
NATHAN DELANEY, COLUMBUS TELEGRAM
An exhibitor's rabbit is inspected by the judge at the Butler County Fair rabbit show on July 16, 2026.
NATHAN DELANEY, COLUMBUS TELEGRAM
An exhibitor relaxes in the crowd with their rabbit after their performance at the Butler County Fair on July 16, 2026.
NATHAN DELANEY, COLUMBUS TELEGRAM
An exhibitor prepares for their rabbit's inspection at the Butler County Fair rabbit show on July 16, 2026.
NATHAN DELANEY, COLUMBUS TELEGRAM
The judge gives feedback and asks questions about a rabbit during the Butler County Fair on July 16, 2026.
NATHAN DELANEY, COLUMBUS TELEGRAM
Willa Samek shows off her Commercial Rabbit Champion and Reserve Rabbit Champion during the Butler County Fair on July 16, 2026.
“Winning the category today makes me feel really proud and happy for my rabbit,” Samek said. “We put in a lot of preparation, practicing her poses, getting her cleaned up, trimming her nails and seeing it all pay off feels amazing.”
NATHAN DELANEY, COLUMBUS TELEGRAM
Willa Samek’s Flemish Giant Rabbit a Commercial Rabbit Champion and Reserve Rabbit Champion.
“Raising her over the years has been a challenge because she’s big and a little sassy, but it’s also been really fun. One of my favorite memories is when my parents drove all the way to Iowa to get her, and when I first met her she was so loving, like she was excited to meet me too," Samek said.
