Larissa Stachler, of Philothea Hustlers 4-H club, smiles as she walks through the sparklers. Stachler was the Overall Pen of Poultry Grand Champion. A large crowd of supporters looked on as the 2026 champions made their way down the purple carpet during the inaugural Champion Showcase at the Mercer County Fair on Wednesday afternoon. Both grand and reserve champions arrived by limousine, walked the purple carpet and stopped for photos in the new VTF Grand Event Center.