Coshocton County hosts annual dairy banquet

Event on March 20 to honor 2025 showmen and crown 2026 royalty

The Coshocton County Dairy Service Unit invites the community to the annual dairy banquet.

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Published March 1, 2026 - 6:14 a.m.

The Coshocton County Dairy Service Unit invites the community to the annual dairy banquet, which will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, March 20 at the Frontier Power Room.

The 2025 dairy showmen will be honored for their hard work, along with the crowning of the 2026 dairy royalty. Pizza and other refreshments will be served. The meal is free, although a donation jar will be available.

Call for reservations by Monday, March 16 to Maureen Pritchard Strutz at 740-829-2488.

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