Elizabeth, IL- 4-H members from all over the county participated in the 2023 Jo Daviess County 4-H Fair on July 17-19. Participants exhibited in a variety of project areas, including the horse, poultry, and rabbit shows, the dairy show, various livestock shows, the Cloverbud show, and the general projects show, which include areas like clothing, leadership, woodworking, food and nutrition, and visual arts.

The 4-H Fair is a family affair and is an exciting time for our members. The fair is more than just a pastime; it is a culmination of many weeks, months, or even a year’s worth of learning and discovery for our members. It is an opportunity that allows 4-Hers to display to the public and get feedback from knowledgeable individuals in their areas. Participants also make memories, develop friendships, learn to work with others, gain confidence, and strengthen communication skills. “The 4-H Fair is one way a member can showcase their mastery of the skills they learned in 4-H,” explained Angela Miller, 4-H Program Coordinator. “I enjoy seeing how creative our members are and the eagerness I see on each child’s face throughout the week.”

 

Winners in the General Project Show are as follows:

Champion Animal Science Exhibit 3+ years: Madalyn Koester, Scales Mound

Champion Animal Science Exhibt 1-2 years: Raelyn Redfearn Scales Mound

Champion Child Development Exhibit: Kaitlin Linden, 21st Century

Champion Civic Engagement Exhibit: Allie Karberg, Top Notchers

Champion Clothing Exhibit: Rylee Anderson, Scales Mound

Champion Shopping In Style: Kaylee Molitor, 21st Century

Champion Consumer Education: Riley Bourquin, 21st Century

Champion Crops Exhibit: Louis Berning, Menominee Achievers

Champion Beginning Foods Exhibit: Hudson Fogle, Top Notchers

Champion Intermediate Foods Exhibit: Isabella Haring, Top Notchers

Champion Advanced Foods Exhibit: Isabella Haring, Top Notchers

Champion Vegetable Gardening Exhibit: Eden Moore, 21st Century

Champion Herb Exhibit: Madelynn Redfearn, Scales Mound

Champion Flower Arranging: Eve Moore, 21st Century

Champion Intercultural Exhibit: Cora Dittmar, Top Notchers

Champion Leadership Exhibit: Riley Bourquin, 21st Century

Champion Photography 1 Exhibit: Faith Morhardt, Shooting Stars

Champion Photography 2 Exhibit: Graci Vanderheyden, Top Notchers

Champion Photography 3 Exhibit: Carissa Hinderman, 21st Century

Champion Theatre Exhibit: Karl Hubb, Chelsea Busy Bees

Champion Vet Science Exhibit: Karragan Vondran, Scales Mound

Champion Video/Film Exhibit: Kyle Haas, Chelsea Busy Bees

Champion Visual Arts: Chalk/Carbon/Pigment: Denali Fenn, Scales Mound

Champion Visual Arts: Chalk/Carbon/Pigment: Madalyn Marcure, Chelsea Busy Bees

Champion Visual Arts: Chalk/Carbon/Pigment: Grace Trone, 21st Century

Champion Visual Arts: 3D/Mixed Media Exhibit: Hale Moser, Top Notchers

Champion Visual Arts: Beginner Scrapbook Exhibit: Kaitlin Linden, 21st Century

Champion Visual Arts: Intermediate Scrapbook Exhibit: Sadie Johnson, Chelsea Busy Bees

Champion Visual Arts: Advanced Scrapbook Exhibit: Carissa Hinderman, 21st Century

Champion Visual Arts: Wood Exhibit: Merrick Trone, 21st Century

Champion Visual Arts: Fiber (8-10 years old) Exhibit: Lily Engle, Top Notchers

Champion Visual Arts: Beginner Food Decorating Exhibit: Eden Moore, 21st Century

Champion Visual Arts: Intermediate Food Decorating Exhibit: Madalyn Koester, Scales Mound

Champion Visual Arts: Advanced Food Decorating Exhibit: Graci Vanderheyden, Top Notchers

Champion Visual Arts: Leather Exhibit: Clara Anderson, Scales Mound

Champion Visual Arts: Clay Exhibit: Katya Linenfelser, Top Notchers

Champion Visual Arts: Heritage Arts: Faith Morhardt, Shooting Stars

Champion Welding Exhibit: Dixi Palas, Top Notchers

Champion Woodworking 1 Exhibit: Karragan Vondran, Scales Mound

Champion Woodworking 2 Exhibit: Damon Dittmar, Top Notchers

 

Winners in the Beef Show include:

Grand Champion Steer: Aly Anderson, Scales Mound

Reserve Grand Champion Steer, Annalee Anderson, Scales Mound

Grand Champion Female: Aly Anderson, Scales Mound

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Isabella Forbes, Chelsea Busy Bees

Champion Rage of Gain: Ethan Anderson, Scales Mound

Champion Cow/Calf Pair: Sawyer Fry, Top Notchers

Champion Bull Calf: Sawyer Fry, Top Notchers

Champion Bucket Calf: Katya Linenfelser, Top Notchers

                                      Madelynn Redfearn, Scales Mound

Jr. Showmanship: Madelynn Redfearn, Scales Mound

Intermediate Showmanship: Wyatt Lehman, Top Notchers

Sr. Showmanship: Isabella Forbes, Chelsea Busy Bees

 

Winners in the Dairy Show include:

Grand Champion Female: Louis Berning, Menominee Achievers

Reserve Grand Champion Female: Will Berning, Menominee Achievers

Top Showman: Louis Berning, Menominee Achievers

 

Winners in the Goat Show include:

Grand Champion Doe: Eve Moore, 21st Century

Reserve Grand Champion Doe: Annalee Anderson, Scales Mound

Grand Champion Wether: Annalee Anderson, Scales Mound

Reserve Grand Champion Wether: Annalee Anderson, Scales Mound

Champion Dam & Daughter: Annalee Anderson, Scales Mound

Jr. Showmanship: Louis Berning, Menominee Achievers

Intermediate Showmanship: Alysius Berning, Menominee Achievers

 

Winners in the Horse Show include:

Grand Champion Horse/Pony at Halter: Karragan Vondran, Scales Mound

Reserve Grand Champion Horse/Pony at Halter: Willa Berning, Menominee Achievers

Jr. Showmanship: Faith Trone, 21st Century

Sr. Showmanship Willa Berning, Menominee Achievers

Champion English Overall: Alejandra Velazquez, Top Notchers

Champion Jr. Western Pleasure & Horsemanship: Gabbi Kelly, Top Notchers

Champion Sr. Western Pleasure & Horsemanship: Willa Berning, Menominee Achievers

Champion Walk Trot: Faith Trone, 21st Century

Champion Jr. Trail: Faith Trone, 21st Century

Champion Sr. Trail: Alejandra Velazquez, Top Notchers

Champion Costume: Gabbi Kelly, Top Notchers

 

Winners in the Poultry Show include:

Champion Poultry Exhibit: Gabbi Kelly, Top Notchers

Champion Fowl: Gracie Allen, Top Notchers

Champion Market Exhibit: Madalyn Koester, Scales Mound

Top Hen: Gabbi Kelly, Top Notchers

Top Pullet: Louis Berning, Menominee Achievers

Top Cock/Cockrell: Isabella Haring, Top Notchers

Top Showman: Isabella Haring, Top Notchers

 

Winners in the Rabbit Show include:

Best of Show: Heather Bradbury, Top Notchers

Reserve Best of Show: Madalyn Koester, Scales Mound

Jr. Showmanship: Raelynn Redfearn, Scales Mound

Sr. Showmanship: Eve Moore, 21st Century

 

Winners in the Sheep Show include:

Grand Champion Market Lamb: Grace Trone, 21st Century

Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Merrick Trone, 21st Century

Grand Champion Ewe: Owen Trone, 21st Century

Reserve Grand Champion Ewe: Owen Trone, 21st Century

Jr. Showmanship: Grace Trone, 21st Century

Intermediate Showmanship: Madalyn Koester, Scales Mound

 

Winners in the Swine Show include:

Grand Champion Market Hog: Madelynn Redfearn, Scales Mound

Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog: Celia Berning, Menominee Achievers

Grand Champion Market Pair: Ashley Carroll, Top Notchers

Reserve Grand Champion Market Pair: Ashley Carroll, Top Notchers

Jr. Showmanship: Louis Berning, Menominee Achievers

Intermediate Showmanship: Willa Berning, Menominee Achievers

Sr. Showmanship: Kaylee Molitor, 21st Century

 

You may find more information on the University of Illinois Extension, our programs, and Jo Daviess County 4-H by visiting our website at go.illinois.edu/jsw or by calling our office at 815-858-2273.