- Jr. Fair King: Dalton Norris, Madison Mini Farmers
- Jr. Fair Queen: Micayla McClure, Ross Ranchers
DEPARTMENT QUEENS
- Pork Queen - Micayla McClure, Ross Ranchers
- Sheep Queen - Madeline Kidd, Butler Co. Premier Livestock/Wayne Town & Country
- Goat Queen – Braelynn Wagers, Wrangler BRATS
- Horse Queen – Madison Pasch, Denim & Dust
- Small Animal Queen – Olivia Dodson, Nibbles & Needles
- Special Interest Queen – Olivia Wolke, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- FCCLA Queen – Hannah Cress, Milford Achievers/Wrangler BRATS
- FCS Queen – Molly Hudson, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- FBY Queen – Heidi Edens, Wayne Sizzlin Scissors & Livestock
JR. FAIR SKILLATHON RESULTS
Beef - Juniors
- First: Kylee Sheehan, Kickin Country Kids
- Second: Anna Moeller, Ross Ranchers
- Third: Rebekah Runge, Horsemasters & More
- Fourth: Kailey Schlichter, Milford Mini Farmers
- Fifth: Luke Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
Beef - Seniors
- First: Branden Minges, Kickin Country Kids
- Second: Colleen Minges, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Third: Wally Mingtes, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fourth: Henry Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fifth: Alexandra Felts, Edgewood FFA
Clothing/Textiles - Juniors
- First: Emma Puckett, 4-H City Slickers
- Second: Jennifer Specht, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- Third: Sophia Mignery, Casual Kids
- Fourth: Paige Clippinger, Union Busy Fingers
- Fifth: Lyla Comer, Madison Outlaws
Clothing/Textiles - Seniors
- First: Charlotte Waldron, Mystical
- Second: Madeline Kidd, Wayne Town & Country
- Third: Molly Hudson, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- Fourth: Jacob Kim, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- Fifth: Olivia Wolke, Fairfield Busy Bunch
Dairy - Juniors
- First: Luke Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Second: Kylee Sheehan, Kickin Country Kids
- Third: Elizabeth Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fourth: Raegan Beneker, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fifth: Sophia Mignery, Casual Kids
Dairy - Seniors
- First: Herbie Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Second: Henry Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Third: Alexandra Felts, Edgewood FFA
- Fourth: Branden Minges, Kickin Country Kids
- Fifth: Madeline Kidde, Butler County Premier Livestock
Dog - Juniors
- First: Dakota Gor5don, Madison Outlaws
- Second: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
- Third: Charlie Simpson, Paw Pals
- Fourth: Natalie Hoerst, Denim & Dust
- Fifth: Anna Abbitt, Ross Ranchers
Dog - Seniors
- First: Bailey Tinch, Madison Outlaws
- Second: Heidi Edens, Wayne Sizzlin' Scissors & Livestock
- Third: Makenna Holt, Denim & Dust
- Fourth: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Fifth: Alexandria Felts, Edgewoode FFA
Food/Nutrition - Juniors
- First: Vaughn Cheney, Union Busy Fingers
- Second: Lauren Slattery, Barnyard Wranglers
- Third: Betsy Clippinger, Union Busy Fingers
- Fourth: Sophia Mignery, Casual Kids
- Fifth: Ann Kim, Fairfield Busy Bunch
Food/Nutrition - Seniors
- First: Jonathan Kim, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- Second: Joel Bruggen, Union Busy Fingers
- Third: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Fourth: Jacob Kim, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- Fifth: Leila Lo, Nibbles & Needles
Goat - Juniors
- First: Emily Hall, Milford Achievers
- Second: Anna Abbitt, Ross Ranchers
- Third: Allison Warren, Casual Kids
- Fourth: Sophia Mignery, Casual Kids
- Fifth: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
Goat - Seniors
- First: Alexandria Felts, Edgewood FFA
- Second: Katelyn Abney, Denim & Dust
- Third: Madison Snedingar, Denim & Dust
- Fourth: Braelynn Wagers, Milford Achievers
- Fifth: Sabrina Dolph, Wayne Town & Country
Horse - Juniors
- First: Kimber Spaulding, Denim & Dust
- Second: Kylee Sheehan, Kickin Country Kids
- Third: Lainey Brown, Butler County Bandits
- Fourth: Austyn Zier, Horses R Us
- Fifth: "Tala" Ann Nelson, Horses R Us
Horse - Seniors
- First: Lauren Emenaker, Wrangler BRATS
- Second: Angel Perry, Saddles & Spurs
- Third: Caressa Poehlmann, Morgan Mustangs
- Fourth: Andrea Zier, Horses R Us
- Fifth: Denise Weitzel, Mighty Mounties
Plant Science - Juniors
- First: Cecilia Guenther, Butler County Sharpshooters
- Second: Andrew Root, Blazin' Saddles
- Third: Derek Morrissey, Kickin Country Kids
- Fourth: Hunter Guenther, Butler County Sharpshooters
- Fifth: Alida Askill, Wayne Town & Country
Plant Science - Seniors
- First: Samantha Schuster, 4-H City Slickers
- Second: Joel Bruggen, Union Busy Fingers
- Third: Charlotte Waldron, Mystical Makers
- Fourth: Riley Murphy, 4-H City Slickers
- Fifth: Kaitlyn Morris, Madison Outlaws
Poultry - Juniors
- First: Kylee Sheehan, Kickin Country Kids
- Second: Anna Abbitt, Ross Ranchers
- Third: Corey Wilder, Woodsdale 4-Leaf Clovers
- Fourth: Carter Mattingly, Liberty Livestock
- Fifth: Allie Warren, Casual Kids
Poultry - Seniors
- First: Jacob Burton, Kickin Country Kids
- Second: Kaitlyn Morris, Madison Outlaws
- Third: Stephen Brewer, Mystical Makers
- Fourth: Heidi Edens, Wayne Sizzlin' Scissors & Livestock
- Fifth: Chyann Vaught, Wayne Wild Things
Rabbit - Juniors
- First: Jenna Whitaker, Edgewood Barn Buddies
- Second: Anna Abbitt, Ross Ranchers
- Third: Kenna Mondello, Oxford Livestock
- Fourth: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
- Fifth: Anna Moeller, Ross Ranchers
Rabbit - Seniors
- First: Heidi Edens, Wayne Sizzlin' Scissors & Livestock
- Second: Kaylynn Sackenheim, Barnyard Babes
- Third: Noelle Cossick, Edgewood Barn Buddies
- Fourth: Charlotte Waldron, Mystical Makers
- Fifth: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
Sheep - Juniors
- First: Kylee Sheehan, Kickin Country Kids
- Second: Sophia Mignery, Casual Kids
- Third: Nash Graft, Casual Kids
- Fourth: Mary Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fifth: Caroline Mignery, Casual Kids
Sheep - Seniors
- First: Tony Dsuban, Oxford Livestock
- Second: Alexandra Felts, Edgewood FFA
- Third: Leah Ross, Casual Kids
- Fourth: Abby Schmit, Saddles & Spurs
- Fifth: Henry Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
Shooting Sports - Juniors
- First: Cecilia Guenther, Butler County Sharpshooters
- Second: Jackson Lanich, Butler County Sharpshooters
- Third: Andrew Root, Blazin Saddles
- Fourth: Trevor Bowling, Butler County Sharpshooters
- Fifth: Derek Morrissey, Butler County Sharpshooters
Shooting Sports - Seniors
- First: Hunter Bontrager, Wayne Sizzlin' Scissors & Livestock
- Second: David Winter, Wayne Wild Things
- Third: Alan Hingsbergen, Middletown Sportsmen Club
- Fourth: Joel Bruggen, Union Busy Fingers
- Fifth: Allie Gentry, Butler County Sharpshooters
Small Engines - Juniors
- First: Ian Scharfenberg, Union Busy Fingers
- Second: Daniel Emanaker, Hanover Junk to Engines
- Third: Sophia Mignery, Casual Kids
- Fourth: Dallas Cearly, Hanover Junk to Engines
- Fifth: Max Damron, Hanover Junk to Engines
Small Engines - Seniors
- First: Lauren Emanaker, Hanover Junk to Engines
- Second: Hunter Bontrager, Wayne Sizzlin' Scissors & Livestock
- Third: Henry Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fourth: Herbie Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fifth: Eli Moore, Hanover Junk to Engines
Swine - Juniors
- First: Lexi Krause, Wayne Livestock Unlimited
- Second: Natalee Ann Fritz, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Third: Dakota Fackey, Kickin Country Kids
- Fourth: Elizabeth Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fifth: Conner Wurzelbacher, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
Swine - Seniors
- First: Natalie Darner, Wayne Livestock Unlimited
- Second: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Trent Wurzelbacher, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
- Fourth: Charlotte Waldron, Mystical Makers
- Fifth: Alexandria Felts, Edgewood FFA
2018 PREMIER EXHIBITOR AWARDS
Rabbits:
- Heidi Edens, Wayne Sizzlin' Scissors & Livestock
Swine:
- Grant Dunaway, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
Horse:
- Angel Perry, Saddles & Spurs
Dog:
- Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
Poultry:
- Nick Runge, Horsemasters & More
Sheep:
- Tony Dsuban, Oxford Livestock
Beef:
- Colleen Minges, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
Dairy:
- Herbie Summe, Butler County Blue Ribbon Kids
Goats:
- Braelynn Wagers, Milford Achievers
Lawn & Garden/Small Engines:
- Lauren Emenaker, Hanover Junk to Engines
Food & Nutrition:
- David Winter, Wayne Wild Things
Clothing:
- Molly Hudson, Fairfield Busy Bunch
Shooting Sports:
- Allie Gentry, Butler County Sharpshooters
Gardening:
- Autumn Bowling, 4-H Helpers/Butler County Sharpshooters
2018 HERDSMAN AWARDS
Beef:
- Brooklyn Conrad, Oxford Livestock
Dairy:
- Branden Minges, Kickin' Country Kids
Goats:
- Emma Smith Wayne, Livestock Unlimited
Sheep:
- Madeline Kidd, Butler County Premier Livestock/Wayne Town & Country
Swine:
- Justin Beckner, Kickin' Country Kids
JR. FAIR DOG SHOW JUDGING RESULTS
Dog Obedience – Beginner Novice A
- First: Tyler Nolen, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Second: Savannah Scarborough, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Carly Jones, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Fourth: Kathryn Loftus, Classy Canines & Critters
- Fifth: Tori Collins, St. Clair Specialties
- Sixth: Claudia Eversole, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Seventh: Lana Connelly, Paw Pals
- Eighth: Sophia Norman, Paw Pals
Dog Obedience – Beginner Novice B
- First: Charlie Simpson, Paw Pals
- Second: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
- Fourth: Joe Simpson, Paw Pals
- Fifth: Rylee Miller, Marvelous Marmadukes
Dog Obedience – Pre-Novice
- First: Darby Shawhan, Paw Pals
- Second: Amelia Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
- Fourth: Cassie Lackey, Paw Pals
- Fifth: Autumn Lackey, Paw Pals
- Sixth: Lana Connelly, Paw Pals
Dog Obedience – Novice B
- First: Lily Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
Dog Obedience – Grad Novice B
- First: Mariah Bradley, Paw Pals
Dog Showmanship – Junior A
Ages 8 - 11
- First: Lana Connelly, Paw Pals
- Second: Abigail Krazl, Horsemasters & More
Dog Showmanship – Junior B
Ages 8 - 11
- First: Sophia Norman, Paw Pals
Dog Showmanship – Intermediate A
Ages 12 – 14
- First: Savannah Scarborough, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Second: Kathryn Loftus, Classy Canines & Critters
- Third: Tyler Nolen, Marvelous Marmadukes
Dog Showmanship – Intermediate B
Ages 12 - 14
- First: Cassie Lackey, Paw Pals
- Second: Darby Shawhan, Paw Pals
- Third: Amelia Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Fourth: Faith Akers, Madison Outlaws
- Fifth: Lily Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Sixth: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Seventh: Charlie Simpson, Paw Pals
- Eighth: Rylee Miller, Marvelous Marmadukes
Dog Showmanship – Senior A
Ages 15 and Up
- First: Claudia Eversole, Marvelous Marmadukes
Dog Showmanship – Senior B
Ages 15 and up
- First: Autumn Lackey, Paw Pals
- Second: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
- Third: Mariah Bradley, Paw Pals
Dog Showmanship – Brace
- First: Autumn Lackey, Paw Pals
- Second: Lily Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Cassie Lackey, Paw Pals
- Fourth: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
You and Your Dog – Juniors
Ages 8 - 11
- First: Sophia Norman, Paw Pals
- Second: Carly Jones, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Abigail Krazl, Horsemasters & More
- Fourth: Lana Connelly, Paw Pals
You and Your Dog – Intermediate
Ages 12 - 14
- First: Cassie Lackey, Paw Pals
- Second: Charlie Simpson, Paw Pals
- Third: Darby Shawhan, Paw Pals
- Fourth: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Fifth: Savannah Scarborough, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Sixth: Amelia Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Seventh: Faith Akers, Madison Outlaws
- Eighth: Lily Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Ninth: Tyler Nolen, Marvelous Marmadukes
- 10th: Rylee Miller, Marvelous Marmadukes
- 11th: Tori Collins, St. Clair Specialties
- 12th: Kathryn Loftus, Classy Canines & Critters
Dog Rally – Novice A
- First: Tyler Nolen, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Second: Jessie Cox, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Savannah Scarborough, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Fourth: Kathryn Loftus, Classy Canines & Critters
- Fifth: Lana Connelly, Paw Pals
- Sixth: Rylee Miller, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Seventh: Tori Collins, St. Clair Specialties
- Eighth: Lana Connelly, Paw Pals
- Ninth: Kathryn Loftus, Classy Canines & Critters
- 10th: Sophia Norman, Paw Pals
Dog Rally – Novice B
- First: Charlie Simpson, Paw Pals
- Second: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Amelia Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Fourth: Darby Shawhan, Paw Pals
- Fifth: Joe Simpson, Paw Pals
- Sixth: Autumn Lackey, Paw Pals
- Seventh: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
- Eighth: Holly Simpson, Paw Pals
Dog Rally – Advanced A
- First: Cassie Lackey, Paw Pals
Dog Rally – Advanced B
- First: Lily Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
Dog Rally – Excellent B
- First: Mariah Bradley, Paw Pals
Dog Agility – On Lead
- First: Amelia Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Second: Darby Shawhan, Paw Pals
- Third: Lana Connelly, Paw Pals
- Fourth: Elora Jensen, Paw Pals
- Fifth: Sophia Norman, Paw Pals
Dog Agility – Level 1
- First: Charlie Simpson, Paw Pals
- Second: Amelia Dennis, Marvelous Marmadukes
- Third: Joe Simpson, Paw Pals
- Fourth: Cassie Lackey, Paw Pals
Dog Agility – Level 3
- First: Mariah Bradley, Paw Pals
- Second: Lana Connelly, Paw Pals
- Third: Autumn Lackey, Paw Pals
All About Dogs – Junior
Ages 8 - 11
- First: Lacey Sprinkles, Madison Maniacs
All About Dogs – Intermediate
Ages 12 - 14
- First: Grace Risner, Nibbles & Needles
- Second: Alexa Ohmer, Extreme Team
All About Dogs – Senior
Ages 15 and Up
- First: Olivia Dodson, Nibbles & Needles
JR. FAIR DEMONSTRATION CONTEST RESULTS – JULY 25
Individual Demonstration – Senior
(Ages 14 and Up)
Without the Use of Technology
- First: Clara Bultman, Liberty Pattern Pals
Individual Demonstration – Intermediate
(Ages 12 – 13)
- First: Paige Clippinger, Union Busy Fingers
- Second: Betsy Clippinger, Union Busy Fingers
- Third: Shravon Sekhar, Extreme Team
Individual Demonstration – Junior
(Ages 11 and Under)
- First: Maren Bultman, Liberty Pattern Pals
- Second: Lily Clippinger, Union Busy Fingers
Jr. Fair Nutrition Judging Results – July 24, 2018
459 – Lets Start Cooking – Juniors
- *First: Lucy Smith, Union Busy Fingers
- Second: Scott Toth, Union Busy Fingers
- Third: Christopher Lahmann, Union Busy Fingers
- Fourth: Aleks Fasig, Union Busy Fingers
- Fifth: Xavier Taggart, Butler County Premier Livestock
- Honorable Mention: Steven Beiser, Madison Outlaws
- Honorable Mention: Raegan White, Wayne Livestock Unlimited
- Honorable Mention: Kaylen Roseberry, Community Helpers
- Honorable Mention: Sarah Bunch, Wayne Town & Country
461 – Lets Bake Quick Breads – Juniors
- *First: Ella Galliers, Liberty Pattern Pals
- Second: Darby Shawhan, Paw Pals
- Third: Caitlin Witt, Madison Outlaws
- Fourth: Vaughn Cheney, Union Busy Fingers
- Fifth: Ann Kim, Fairfield Busy Bunch
462 – Yeast Breads on the Rise – Seniors
- *First: Jonathan Kim, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- Second: Joel Bruggen, Union Busy Fingers
- Second: Molly Hudson, Fairfield Busy Bunch
463 – Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go! – Juniors
- *First: Paige Clippinger, Union Busy Fingers
467 – You’re the Chef – Juniors
- First: Lauren Slattery, Barnyard Wranglers
467 – You’re the Chef – Seniors
- *First: Olivia Wolke, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- Second: Molly Hudson, Fairfield Busy Bunch
- Third: Kathryn Feldman, Nibbles & Needles
469 – Global Gourmet – Seniors
- *First: Haley Hubbard, 4-H Helpers
- Second: Ellie Garland, 4-H Helpers
- Third: Leila Lo, Nibbles & Needles
472 – Grill Master – Juniors
- *First: MJ Habig, Mystical Makers
472 – Grill Master – Seniors
- *First: Clara Bultman, Liberty Pattern Pals
- Second: Jason Hartinger, Union Busy Fingers
474 – Beyond the Grill – Juniors
- *First: Morgan Sloan, Wayne Town & Country
475 – Star Spangled Foods – Juniors
- *First: Reagan Ryan, Union Busy Fingers
- Second: Will Reams, Nibbles & Needles
475 – Star Spangled Foods – Seniors
- First: Alayna Meade, Marvelous Marmadukes
476 – Pathways to Culinary Success – Seniors
- *First: Julia Hartinger, Union Busy Fingers
477 – Party Planner – Juniors
- First: Sadie Butterfield, Kickin Country Kids
- Second: Maren Bultman, Liberty Pattern Pals
477 – Party Planner – Seniors
- First: Meagan Reams, Nibbles & Needles
- Second: Leila Lo, Nibbles & Needles
484 – Stack Attack! – Juniors
- First: Xavier Taggart, Butler County Premier Livestock
- Second: David Parrish, Community Helpers
485 – Racing the Clock to Awesome Meals – Seniors
- *First: Hannah Cech, Union Busy Fingers
486 – Dashboard Dining – Juniors
- *First: Mickenszi Mayer, Oxford Livestock
487 – Fast Break for Breakfast – Juniors
- *First: Reagan Ryan, Union Busy Fingers
- Second: Jillian Habig, Mystical Makers
- Third: Betsy Clippinger, Union Busy Fingers
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