EDITORS NOTE: 4-H Show photographs and captions may be found at go.illinois.edu/2023KaneCounty4HShow

ST. CHARLES, Ill. – The Kane County Fair in July marked the culmination of the 4-H year with exhibits, animal shows, and activities where 4-H members demonstrated knowledge and skills, and of course, had fun.

“4-H conference judging and show experiences provide youth with valuable presentation opportunities and helpful feedback to continue developing project skills for next year and life skills for the future,” said Andrea Farrier, 4-H Youth Development Educator. “Through projects and club activities, 4-H members learn to communicate, make decisions and plans, manage time, and work both independently and with a team.”

In 4-H, youth can explore dozens of projects in seven areas of study – animal science, career and leadership development, creative arts, environmental sciences, global civic engagement, healthy living and nutrition, and STEM.

“4-H has provided me with countless opportunities, skills, and networking capabilities,” said longtime member of A Bit More 4-H Club Nora Thompson, who is heading to college this fall. “For example, I was able to conquer the world’s No. 1 greatest fear of public speaking and turn it into a genuine passion. Thanks to the people who helped me build these skills and my confidence, I am now able to set myself apart as a young adult with my comfort in front of crowds and my ability to think quickly on my feet.”

In addition to developing life skills, 4-H members volunteer and give back to their communities with service projects all year round. In turn, dozens of adult community members give back to 4-H by sharing their time and expertise to facilitate or judge at the shows or by sponsoring awards to recognize the youth achievements.

2023 Kane 4-H show award sponsors include: A Bit More 4-H Club; AHW LLC; Belvidere Mutual Insurance Co.; Bev Popp; Blain's Farm & Fleet of Elgin; Botanic Flair; Brad Schramer Excavating; C & C Mulch & More; Cecilia Ochs; Country Cousins Unit of KCAHCE; Dan & Anne Carson; Don & Chris Fidler; Dorn Group, Inc.; Engel Cattle Farms; Eva Ochs; Feuerborn Honey Farm; Fidler Farms-Ron & Deanna Fidler; Fox Valley Media Arts; Fox Valley Veterinary Clinic, North Aurora; Gerry & Kelli Dedina; got robot? FTC 5037 First Robotics Team; Greg & Vickie Goodrich; Haviland Family Honey Farm; Huckleberry's Pet Parlor; In Memory of Albert Lenkaitis; In Memory of Delbert Klussendorf; In Memory of Bill Parkhurst; In Memory of Tom Milnamow; In Memory of Ray Russell; Izaak Walton League America-Elgin Chapter; Jerry D. Webb; Jim Konen Memorial; Joe & Lara Fidler; Johnson Family Farm; Judy Konen Hysell; Kane County 4-H Ambassadors; Kane County Association for Home and Community Education (KCAHCE); Kane County 4-H Foundation; Kane County Farm Bureau; Kennedy Unit of KCHCE; Kim Braddock; Kriegels' Show Team; Lenkaitis Holsteins; Live, Learn, and Lead; Long Farms - John & Nan Long; Maria Ochs; Michele Horton, DDS; Midwest Award Corporation; Michael & Michelle Ochs & Family; Mighty Titans 4-H Club; Naomi Readman and Don Catchpole; Nellie Ramm Memorial; Paul & Doris Braddock; Peters Electric and Technology, Inc.; Plato Center KCAHCE; Raisanen Family; Rempe-Sharpe; RK Quality Services; St. Charles Rotary Foundation; Schramer Family Farm Fresh Eggs; Stohlquist Show Pigs; Straub Farms; The Write Stuff; the Challengers 4-H Club; the Charles Coffey Family; the Horwitz Family; the McKellar Fmaily; and Todd & Karen Sunderlage.

“We greatly appreciate the support of the Kane County Fair Association, and our 4-H superintendents, judges, volunteers, and award sponsors who give our 4-H youth this important experience,” said Farrier. “4-H programs help young people gain a sense of belonging, develop independence, practice generosity, and master project and life skills. The fair season brings it all together as we wrap up the 4-H year and look ahead to a new one in fall.”

The 2023-24 Kane County 4-H Kick-Off will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. October 16 at the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. To learn more or join the interest list, go.illinois.edu/info4Hdkk.

The 2023 Kane County Fair 4-H show results are as follows: (listed by award, 4-H member name, 4-H club and city of residence).

 

Environmental Sciences

Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures – Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Outdoor Adventure – Isaack Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

Grand Champion Natural Resources – Connor Lind, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Natural Resources – Emely Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

Grand Champion Sportfishing – Roy Kittinger, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Sportfishing – Ryan Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Grand Champion Forestry – Emely Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Forestry – Noah Arnold, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

Grand Champion Beekeeping – Hayleigh McCrea, Y Not 4-H Club, Elburn

Reserve Grand Champion Beekeeping – Francis Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Grand Champion Entomology – Garret Schraw, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Entomology – Cora Bickford, Primrose Clovers, Wayne

Grand Champion Geology – Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Geology – Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion Wildlife – Noah Arnold, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Wildlife – Olivia Kirk, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

Grand Champion Weather – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Weather – Ava Thomas, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Beekeeping

• Francis Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
• Hayleigh McCrea, Y Not 4-H Club, Elburn

State Fair Alternates – Beekeeping

• Phillip Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
• Samuel Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

State Fair Delegate - Entomology

• Cora Bickford, Primrose Clovers, Wayne
• Garret Schraw, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

State Fair Delegates - Forestry

• Emely Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin
• Noah Arnold, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Forestry

• Conrad Herrick, Dundee Township 4-H Club, East Dundee

State Fair Delegates - Natural Resources

• Noah Arnold, 4-H Falcons, Elgin
• Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin
• Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Alternates – Natural Resources

• Emely Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin
• Isaack Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin
• Rosemary Hauk, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Geology

• Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
• Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin
• Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva

State Fair Delegates – Sportfishing

• Noah Arnold, 4-H Falcons, Elgin
• Olivia Kirk, 4-H Falcons, Elgin
• Roy Kittinger, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

State Fair Alternates – Sportfishing

• Emely Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin
• Isaack Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin
• Ryan Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

State Fair Delegate – Weather

• Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

State Fair Alternate – Weather

• Ava Thomas, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

 

Veterinary & Animal Science

Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) MaKayla Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

Grand Champion Veterinary Science – Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Veterinary Science – Kiera King, A Bit More, South Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Animal Sciences

• MaKayla Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire
• Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

State Fair Alternates – Animal Sciences

• Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park
• Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

State Fair Delegate – Veterinary Science

• Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

State Fair Alternate – Veterinary Science

• Kiera King, A Bit More, South Elgin

 

STEM - Mechanical Sciences

Grand Champion Electricity – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Woodworking – Vincent Cervone, North Aurora Narwhals 4-H Club, Aurora

Reserve Grand Champion Woodworking – Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Grand Champion Bicycle – Isaack Gasca, 4-H Falcons, Elgin

Grand Champion Tractor – Reed Peterson, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

Grand Champion Welding – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

State Fair Delegate – Electricity

• Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Woodworking

• Vincent Cervone, North Aurora Narwhals 4-H Club, Aurora
• Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Alternates – Woodworking

• Rachael Lynch, Mighty Titans, Elgin
• Marshall Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

State Fair Delegate – Tractor

• Reed Peterson, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

State Fair Delegate – Welding

• Connor Lind, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Elgin

STEM – Computer Sciences

Grand Champion Computer Science – Paul Daniel Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Computer Science – Luke Busse, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Grand Champion Robotics – Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Delegate – Computer Science

• Paul Daniel Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Delegate – Robotics

• Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Food Systems

Grand Champion Crops – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Crops – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Grand Champion Floriculture – Gabriela Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Floriculture – Molly Herra, Lucky Maples, Elburn

Grand Champion Horticulture – Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Horticulture – Tessa Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

State Fair Delegates - Crops

• Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park (soybeans)
• Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park (corn)
• Dustin Klug, Lucky Maples, Hampshire (soybeans)

State Fair Alternate – Crops

• Dustin Klug, Lucky Maples, Hampshire (corn)

State Fair Delegates - Floriculture

• Gabriela Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
• Molly Herra, Lucky Maples, Elburn
• Norah Holmen, A Bit More, Campton Hills

State Fair Alternates – Floriculture

• Kaylee Rothecker, Y Not 4-H Club, Hampshire
• Mary Kelly, Lucky Maples, Elburn
• Ryan Stojan, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

State Fair Delegates – Horticulture

• Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin
• Tessa Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park
• Ryan Stojan, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

State Fair Alternates – Horticulture

• Paige Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park
• Francis Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
• Christopher Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

 

Civic Engagement

Grand Champion Civic Engagement-Individual – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion Civic Engagement-Individual – Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Grand Champion Intercultural -Club- The Challengers

Grand Champion Family Heritage – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Family Heritage – Conrad Herrick, Dundee Township 4-H Club, East Dundee

Grand Champion Collectibles – Lucy Busse, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Collectibles – Roque Earl, The Challengers, Aurora

State Fair Delegates – Civic Engagement

• Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

State Fair Alternate – Civic Engagement

• MaKayla Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire

State Fair Delegate – Family Heritage

• Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

State Fair Alternate – Family Heritage

• Conrad Herrick, Dundee Township 4-H Club, East Dundee

State Fair Delegate- Intercultural Club

• 4-H Falcons

State Fair Delegate – Intercultural Individual

• Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Alternate Intercultural Individual

•  Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

 

Creative Arts

Grand Champion Communications – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Communications – Noah Lafrance, Mighty Titans, Elgin

Grand Champion Photography I – Francis Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Photography I – Kaylee Rothecker, Y Not 4-H Club, Hampshire

Grand Champion Photography II – Camara Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Photography II – Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion Photography III – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion Photography III – Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Grand Champion Video/Filmmaking – Evan Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Video/Filmmaking – Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva

State Fair Delegates- Communications

• Noah Lafrance, Mighty Titans, Elgin
• Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

State Fair Alternates- Communications

• Evan Sass, The Challengers, Elgin
• Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Delegates – Photography

• Camara Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire
• Francis Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
• Kaylee Rothecker, Y Not 4-H Club, Hampshire

State Fair Alternates - Photography

• Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Delegate – Video Filmmaking

• Evan Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Video Filmmaking

• Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva

Public Presentations (judged prior to Kane County Fair)

Grand Champion Original Works Individual – Jenna Hubbard, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Grand Champion Oral Interpretation Individual – Clara Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Grand Champion Oral Interpretation Team - Norah Lynch, Mighty Titans, Elgin and Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion Oral Interpretation Team - Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin and Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Delegates-Public Presentations

• Jenna Hubbard, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
• Clara Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Norah Lynch, Mighty Titans, Elgin
• Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Alternates – Public Presentations

• Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

 

Healthy Living

Grand Champion Health – Caitlyn Manier, Y Not, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Health – Norah Lynch, Mighty Titans, Elgin

State Fair Delegate – Health

• Caitlyn Manier, Y Not, Maple Park
• Norah Lynch, Mighty Titans, Elgin

Visual Arts

Grand Champion (CCP) – Isabelle Earl, The Challengers, Aurora

Grand Champion (CCP) – Katelyn Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles

Grand Champion (CCP) – Wyatt Frigeni, Mighty Titans, Elgin

Grand Champion (Metal) – Roy Kittinger, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

Grand Champion (Fiber) – Caitlyn Manier, Y Not, Maple Park

Grand Champion (Clay) – Braelyn Helminiak Elmore, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion (3D) – Clary Gilligan, The Challengers, North Aurora

Grand Champion (Glass) – Paul Daniel Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion (Scrapbooking) – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Grand Champion (Computer Generated) – Cecilia Cervone, North Aurora Narwhals 4-H Club, Aurora

Grand Champion (3D) – Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Grand Champion (Clay) – Alyssa Kave, Primrose Clovers, South Elgin

Grand Champion (Cake) – Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Grand Champion (Clay) – Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion (Clay) – Daphne Whitlatch, A Bit More, Elburn

Grand Champion (Scrapbooking) – Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion (CCP) – Madison Manier, Y Not 4-H Club, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion (Computer Generated) - Norah Holmen, A Bit More, Campton Hills

Reserve Grand Champion (Paper 3D)- Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva

Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Norah Holmen, A Bit More, Campton Hills

Reserve Grand Champion (Paper 2D) – Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion (Clay) - Evan Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion (Computer Generated) – Aria Janes, Fabric Fanatics, Aurora

Reserve Grand Champion (Scrapbooking) – Grace Laraia, A Bit More, Sycamore

Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber) – Maia Jones, Lucky Maples, Sycamore

Reserve Grand Champion (Plastic) – Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion (CCP) – Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva

Reserve Grand Champion (Scrapbooking) – Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion (Clay) – Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva

Reserve Grand Champion (Nature) – Harper Chrzaszcz, Lucky Maples, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion (Cake) – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Delegates

• CCP – Wyatt Frigeni, Mighty Titans, Elgin
• CCP – Katelyn Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles
• Clay- Daphne Whitlatch, A Bit More, Elburn
• Computer Generated – Cecilia Cervone, North Aurora Narwhals 4-H Club, Aurora
• Food Decorating – Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Food Decorating – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Glass/Plastic – Paul Daniel Sass, The Challengers, Elgin
• Metal – Roy Kittinger, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire
• Nature – Harper Chrzaszcz, Lucky Maples, Batavia
• Paper 2D – Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
• Paper 3D - Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva
• Scrapbooking – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Scrapbooking – Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
• 3D Mixed – Morgan Hahn, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates

• CCP – Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva
• CCP - Madison Manier, Y Not 4-H Club, Maple Park
• Clay – Alyssa Kave, Primrose Clovers, South Elgin
• Computer Generated – Norah Holmen, A Bit More, Campton Hills
• Food Decorating – Julia Cox, The Challengers, Geneva
• Metal – Camara Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire
• Nature – Eulalia Earl, The Challengers, Aurora
• Scrapbooking – Grace Laraia, A Bit More, Sycamore
• Scrapbooking – Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• 3D Mixed – Clary Gilligan, The Challengers, North Aurora

 

STEAM Clothing & Textiles

Grand Champion STEAM Clothing I – Clara Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion STEAM Clothing I – Tessa Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Grand Champion STEAM Clothing II – Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion STEAM Clothing II – Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Grand Champion STEAM Clothing III – Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion STEAM Clothing III – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Delegates – STEAM Clothing

• Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Food & Nutrition

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Clara Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Braylen Helminiak Elmore, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Norah Lynch, Mighty Titans, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Camara Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Kiera King, A Bit More, South Elgin

Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Sam Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Grand Champion Food Science- Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

Grand Champion Food Preservation – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Food Preservation – Eulalia Earl, The Challengers, Aurora

State Fair Delegates - Food & Nutrition

• Clara Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Norah Lynch, Mighty Titans, Elgin
• Caitlyn Manier, Y Not 4-H Club, Maple Park
• Cami Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire
• Sam Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
• Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park
• Aaron Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Alternates - Food & Nutrition

• Braylen Helminiak Elmore, A Bit More, Hampshire
• Eva Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin
• Kiera King, A Bit More, South Elgin
• Eulalia Earl, The Challengers, Aurora

Miscellaneous

Grand Champion Leadership – Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

Reserve Champion Leadership – Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Delegate – Leadership

• Maria Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

State Fair Alternate – Leadership

• Cecilia Ochs, Mighty Titans, Algonquin

 

Beef

Grand Champion Steer – Zoe Johnson, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore

Reserve Grand Champion Steer – Georgia Harvell, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Grand Champion Female – Zoe Johnson, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore

Reserve Grand Champion Female – Zoe Johnson, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore

Best 4-H Club Exhibit – Lincoln Highway

2 Steers Owned by 1 Exhibitor – Georgia Harvell, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Champion Angus Steer – Duke Johnson, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore

Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Sycamore

Champion Angus Female – Zoe Johnson, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore

Champion Hereford Steer – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Sycamore

Champion Hereford Female – Mary Kelly, Lucky Maples, Elburn

Champion Shorthorn Steer – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Georgia Harvell, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Grand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Mary Kelly, Lucky Maples, Elburn

Grand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Laci Wernicke, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Sycamore

Champion Shorthorn Female – Laci Wernicke, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Sycamore

Champion Crossbred Steer – Zoe Johnson, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore

Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Georgia Harvell, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Grand Champion Exotic Breed Female – Zoe Johnson, Lincoln Highway, Sycamore

Grand Champion Grade Fat Heifer – Laci Wernicke, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Sycamore

Reserve Grand Champion Grade Fat Heifer – Reed Peterson, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

Grand Champion Beef Efficiency – Georgia Harvell, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Grand Reserve Champion Beef Efficiency – Madyson Block, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Sycamore

 

Dairy Cattle

Jr. Dairy Fitting & Showmanship – Ella Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles

Sr. Dairy Fitting & Showmanship – Autumn Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Grand Champion Heifer of all Breeds – Autumn Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Heifer of all Breeds- Hailey Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Grand Champion Holstein – Autumn Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Holstein – Isabel Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Jr. Champion Holstein – Autumn Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Reserve Jr. Champion Holstein – Isabel Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Grand Champion Jersey – Hailey Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Sr. Champion Jersey – Hailey Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Jr. Champion Jersey – Hailey Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Grand Champion Other Breeds – Hailey Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Jr. Champion Other Breeds- Thomas Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Jr. Champion Other Breeds – Ryan Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Grand Champion Red & White – JT Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Red & White – Ella Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles

Sr. Red & White – JT Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles

Jr. Champion Red & White – Ella Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles

Reserve Jr. Champion Red & White – Katelyn Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles

4-H Dairy Club Exhibit – Burlington Ag

Supreme Dairy Champion – JT Dorn, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, St. Charles

Reserve Supreme Dairy Champion – Autumn Kriegel, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Dairy Club Appearance Award – 1st Place – Lucky Maples

 

Dogs

(judged prior to Kane County Fair)

Grand Champion Beginner Novice II – Fiona Hopkins, A Bit More, Wheaton

Grand Champion Rally- Sophia Hopkins, A Bit More, Wheaton

Reserve Grand Champion Rally- Fiona Hopkins, A Bit More, Wheaton

Grand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Sophia Hopkins, A Bit More, Wheaton

Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Showmanship- Fiona Hopkins, A Bit More, Wheaton

State Fair Delegate – Beginner Novice II - Fiona Hopkins, A Bit More, Wheaton

 

Goats

Grand Champion Dairy Goat – Elizabeth Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Goat- Chance Wackerlin, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hinckley

Jr. Showmanship – Chance Wackerlin, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hinckley

Sr. Showmanship – Roy Kittinger, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

 

Horse & Pony

Grand Champion English Pony Showmanship - Kaylee Rothecker, Y Not 4-H Club, Hampshire

Grand Champion English Horse Showmanship – Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion English Horse Showmanship – Samuel Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Grand Champion Western Horse Showmanship – Wyatt Yakle, Y Not 4-H Club, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Western Horse Showmanship - Kaylee Rothecker, Y Not 4-H Club, Hampshire

Grand Champion Western Pony Horsemanship – James Forgy, A Bit More, DeKalb

Reserve Grand Champion Western Pony Horsemanship – Caroline Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion Western Horse Horsemanship - Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Western Horse Horsemanship - Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion Speed Pony - Caroline Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion Speed Horse – Karli Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Speed Horse - Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

Grand Champion Horse Equitation over Fences - Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Horse Equitation over Fences - Camara Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion English Pony Equitation - MaKayla Maurer, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion English Pony Equitation - James Forgy, A Bit More, DeKalb

Grand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider - Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider - Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion Dressage Rider - Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Dressage Rider - Nora Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

 

Poultry

Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – Tessa Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Standard Cock – Cooper Lind, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Standard Cock – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Standard Pullet – Cooper Lind, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Standard Pullet – Willow Chrzaszcz, Lucky Maples, Batavia

Grand Champion Standard Hen – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Standard Hen – Cooper Lind, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Bantam Cockeral – Riley Boehning, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Cockeral – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Bantam Cock – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Cock – Roy Kittinger, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

Grand Champion Bantam Pullet – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Pullet – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Bantam Hen – Roy Kittinger, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Hen – Roy Kittinger, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Hampshire

Grand Champion Meat Production – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Meat Production – Tessa Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Grand Champion Egg Production – Maia Jones, Lucky Maples, Sycamore

Reserve Grand Champion - Eliana Smiewac, Lucky Maples, Batavia

Grand Champion Duck – Willow Chrzaszcz, Lucky Maples, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion Duck – Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion Turkey – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Turkey – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Pigeon – Cooper Lind, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Pigeon – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Jr. Showmanship – Riley Boehning, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hampshire

Sr. Showmanship – Maia Jones, Lucky Maples, Sycamore

 

Rabbits

Grand Champion Large Breed – Isabel Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Large Breed – Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Small Breed – Ryan Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Small Breed – Cooper Lind, Hampshire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Grade – Harper Chrzaszcz, Lucky Maples, Batavia

Grand Champion Meat Pen – Isabel Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen- Connor Lind, Hampsire Jr Farmers, Elgin

Grand Champion Fancy Three – Ryan Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Fancy Three – Elizabeth Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Champion Jr. Showmanship – Mary Kelly, Lucky Maples, Elburn

Reserve Jr. Champion Showmanship – Isabel Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Champion Sr. Showmanship – Thomas Lind, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Reserve Champion Sr. Showmanship – Charlie Kingren, Lucky Maples, Sycamore

 

Swine 

Champion Crossbred Prod. Gilt Over All Weights- Georgia Harvell, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Grand Champion Production Gilt – Georgia Harvell, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – Isabel Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – Marshall Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – Isabel Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – Marshall Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Marshall Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Georgia Harvell, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Ethan Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Reserve Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Kaitlyn Horne, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Grand Champion Single Barrow – Ethan Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Reserve Grand Champion Single Barrow – Kaitlyn Horne, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Grand Champion Pen of Barrows – Kaitlyn Horne, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Maple Park

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Barrows – Sydney Krueger, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Genoa

Jr. Jr. Swine Showmanship – Marshall Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Jr. Swine Showmanship – Isabel Stohlquist, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Poplar Grove

Sr. Swine Showmanship – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hinkley

 

Sheep

Grand Champion Ewe – Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Ewe – Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion Ram – Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Grand Champion Market Lamb – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hinkley

Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hinkley

Grand Champion Pen of Market Lambs – Willa Getzelman, A Bit More, Hampshire

Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Market Lambs – Layla Hethcoat

Jr. Sheep Showmanship – Miranda Schramer, Lucky Maples, Maple Park

Sr. Sheep Showmanship – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Burlington Ag 4-H Club, Hinkley

 

For more information about 4-H in Kane County, visit go.illinois.edu/info4Hdkk.

EDITORS NOTE: 4-H Show photographs and captions may be found at go.illinois.edu/2023KaneCounty4HShow