Second Pun’kiin Palooza offers three days of fun | News

The second Pun’kin Palooza was three days packed with fun this past weekend.

Starting Friday and going through Sunday, the event at the Newton County Fairgrounds in Kentland offered a variety of things to do.

The committee has announced some of the winners from different events at the Palooza.

They include:

Bike Show Winners

Best Non Bagger — Jason Potts

Best Bagger — Billy Moore

Best of Show — Todd Yoder

Best Paint — Jason Potts

Jeep Show Awards:

Off Road Ready: Ethan Polen

Most Extreme: Ethan Polen

Best Paint/Design: Tricia Cox

Pik of the Patch: Doug Gerbracht

Car Show Awards:

Pre 1950: Phil Boldman

1951-1964: Wayne Mowrey

1965-1980: Walt Brown

1981-1995: William Huff

1996-Present: Loren Post

Modified/Hot Rod: Roger Dittrich

Best Paint: Wayne Siegle

Biggest Back Seat: Rick Reagan

Survivor: Pat Tebo

Pick of the Patch: Roger Dittrich

BBQ Cook Off

BBQ Chicken Winner — Jeff Kunz

BBQ Pork Winner — Aaron Lord

BBQ Side Dish Winner — Rachael Rinehart

Largest Pumpkin Contest Winners are:

Youth Division- Otto DeYoung with a pumpkin weight of 143 pounds

Adult Division — Ron DeYoung with a pumpkin weight of 131 pounds

Plans are already underway for the 2027 event. Visit Newton County Pun’kin Palooza social media for more.