Lawrenceburg's Roth, OA's Hammerle Named Pumpkin Show King & Queen

Inclement weather impacted the contest on Wednesday.

Photo by Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg.

(Versailles, Ind.) - Weather threw coordinators and contestants a curveball at the Versailles Pumpkin Show King & Queen Contest on Wednesday night. 

The competition was forced indoors at the Ripley County Courthouse Annex. 

In the end, Lawrenceburg's Colton Roth and Oldenburg Academy's Avery Hammerle were named the King and Queen. Each received $1,000 scholarship from Ivy Tech Lawrenceburg. 

Filling out the King and Queen court was First Runners-Up Joseph Davis (South Ripley) and Jenna Hornbach (East Central), followed by Second Runners-Up Sam Bond (East Central) and Ellie Ohlmansiek (Rising Sun). 

The full King and Queen Contest can be viewed in the video player below. 

More from Local News

Events

Pedestrian Killed in Interstate 75 Collision

The incident took place early Monday morning.

Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Indiana State Police Sergeant

The charge stems from a November 2025 incident.

Two Dearborn Co. Bridges to Close for Inspection

The inspections projects are scheduled to last one day each.

Lawrenceburg Esports to Compete at State Finals

LHS' League of Legends Team will play Westfield this Saturday.

Local Sports Report - April 17-18, 2026

Lots of high school sports action over the weekend.

Local Sports Report - April 16, 2026

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

On Air

Chelsie playing
Kenny Chesney - Living In Fast Forward

Jake Owen Alone With You 5:42
Dillon Carmichael Drinkin Problems 5:39
Rodney Atkins It's America 5:36
Eli Young Band Love Ain't 5:33