OREGON, Ill. - The Ogle County 4-H Fair was held July 31 - August 4, 2024, at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon, where 689 4-H livestock exhibits were judged on and showcased by Ogle County's 284 4-H members in 13 clubs.  

4-H fairs are held nationally to allow youth to exhibit a product that has resulted from an in-depth yearlong study in an area of interest to them. As part of the exhibition, non-animal exhibitors meet one-on-one with project judges to receive feedback about their displays and gather ideas for future project expansion. 

At the Ogle County 4-H Fair, competition exists at two levels. 4-H’ers first compete against themselves for exhibit ratings.  Every exhibit--animal or non-animal--is assigned a rating of blue, red, or white. Blue ratings are awarded to youth with entries that meet class guidelines and represent high-quality work. White ratings are assigned when entries do not meet class guidelines or exhibits are low quality. Red ribbons are assigned for exhibits falling somewhere in between.

Once ratings have been assigned, all blue-rating award winners compete against one another to become class champions or overall division winners. Some blue-awarded non-animal exhibits are also selected each year to represent Ogle County 4-H at the Illinois State Fair.

Many thanks go to the hundreds of 4-H leaders, helpers, fair committee members, judges, auctioneers, and supporters who make this annual educational extravaganza possible! 

Beef Department:
Champion Junior Showmanship............................... Jaxon Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship.................... Ayden Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Senior Showmanship............................................ Cooper Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Angus Steer................................... Mazy Queckboerner, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Polo)

Reserve Champion Angus Steer.............................................. Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Hereford Steer...................................... Katelyn Rockwood, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Reserve Champion Hereford Steer................. Mazy Queckboerner, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Polo)

Champion Shorthorn Steer...................................... Robbie Thurow, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer.................................... Beckett Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion All Other Breeds Steer............................................ Allissa Martin, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Steer............................ Boone Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Market Heifer......................................... Cian Grygiel, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Crossbred Market Steer............................. Wyatt Swanson, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer..................................... Cooper Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Grand Champion Market Beef..................................... Wyatt Swanson, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef................................... Allissa Martin, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Bred & Owned Steer All Breeds................. Wyatt Swanson, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Steer All Breeds.................. Cian Grygiel, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Angus Female............................................... Brooke Allen, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Angus Female.......................... Ayden Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Hereford Female.................................................... Alex Grygiel, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club

Reserve Champion Hereford Female.................... Katelyn Rockwood, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Champion All Other Breeds Female...................................... Cooper Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Female......................................... Brooke Allen, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Champion Crossbred Female................................................. Ellie Schier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Reserve Champion Crossbred Female..................................... Ellie Shier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Grand Champion Female Overall.............. Brooke Allen, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Reserve Grand Champion Female Overall............................ Cooper Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Pair of Steers.............................................. Wyatt Swanson, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Champion Pair of Steers......................................... Cooper Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Pair of Heifers........................... Brooke Allen, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Reserve Champion Pair of Heifers........................... Jaxon Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Bred & Owned Heifer............................. Alex Grygiel, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Champion Bred & Owned Heifer............ Katelyn Rockwood, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Rate of Gain.................................................... Mazy Queckboerner, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Polo)

Quality Beef 2000................................................. (1st ) Skyler Holmes, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

................................................................. (2nd) Mazy Queckboerner, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Polo)

.......................................................... (3rd) Addison Yordy, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

.............................................................................. (4th) Wyatt Swanson, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club (Oregon)

............................................................................... (5th) Skylar Holmes, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

........................................................................................... (6th) Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

................................................................. (7th) Mazy Queckboerner, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Polo)

........................................................................ (8th) Katelyn Rockwood, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

............................................................................... (9th) Max Thurow, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

......................................................................................... (10th) Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Dr. John Clayton 4-H Herdsman Award................................................ Allissa Martin, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Dairy Department:
Champion Junior Showmanship......................................... Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship..................................... Tessa Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Senior Showmanship......................................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Purebred Female............................................... Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Champion Purebred Female................................. Ashley Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Grade Female.......................................................... Pyper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Supreme Champion Female Overall Breeds ..................... Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Supreme Champion Female Overall Breeds........ Emily Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Goat Department:
Champion Junior Showmanship.............................................. Alyse Rogers, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship......... Jenna Alexander, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Champion Senior Showmanship.......................................... Braden Rogers, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Chana)

DAIRY GOATS

Champion Dairy Purebred Dry Doe.............. Jenna Alexander, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Reserve Champion Dairy Purebred Dry Doe.......................... Alyse Rogers, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Dairy Purebred Milker.............................................. Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Champion Dairy Purebred Milker............................. Ellie Schier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Champion Dairy Goat Purebred Dam & Daughter................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Champion Dairy Goat Purebred Dam & Daughter Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Dairy Crossbred Dry Doe............ Jenna Alexander, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Reserve Champion Dairy Crossbred Dry Doe....... Bethany Akins, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Polo)

Grand Champion Dairy Dry Doe................ Jenna Alexander, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Dry Doe............................................ Jenna Alexander, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Grand Champion Dairy Milker............................................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Milker.............................. Ellie Schier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Grand Champion Dairy Goat Dam & Daughter.................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Goat Dam & Daughter................................................................................. Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Grand Champion Dairy Goat Wether................................ Braden Rogers, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Goat Wether.................... Allissa Martin, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

MEAT GOATS

Grand Champion Meat Goat Kid........................................... Wesley Clark, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Kid....... Bernice Zandonai, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Meat Goat Doe............................................ Hailey Clark, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Doe............... Bernice Zanonai, Ogle Jolly 4-H  (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Meat Goat Dam & Daughter......................................................................................... 

............................................................................... Katelyn Rockwood, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Dam & Daughter.......................................................................... 

........................................................................... Noah Janesak, Mighty Clovers 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Grand Champion Meat Goat Wether.......... Caelen Janesak, Mighty Clovers 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat Wether.......................................................................................... 

............................................................................... Katelyn Rockwood, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

PYGMY GOATS

Grand Champion Pygmy Doe Kid.............................. Alexandra Sarver, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Reserve Grand Champion Pygmy Doe Kid........................ Ellie Schier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Grand Champion Pygmy Doe.............................................. Ellie Schier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Reserve Grand Champion Pygmy Doe............................... Ellie Schier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Grand Champion Pygmy Goat Dam & Daughter............... Ellie Schier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Reserve Grand Champion Pygmy Goat Dam & Daughter...................................................................... 

....................................................................................... Alexandra Sarver, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Grand Champion Pygmy Goat Wether................................ Allissa Martin, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Pygmy Goat Wether....... Alexandra Sarver, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

OTHER CLASSES

Grand Champion Pet Goat.............................................. Jase Truckenbrod, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Grand Champion Pet Goat............. Delaney Byers, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Horse Department:
Champion Junior Showmanship.............. Adalyn Bocker, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Reserve Champion Junior Showmanship..................................................................................................... 

................................................................. Addison Yordy, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Champion Senior Showmanship............................................... Molly Ziegler, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Grand Champion Horse at Halter............ Adalyn Bocker, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Reserve Champion Horse at Halter.............................................................................................................. 

...................................................... Kenzie Hongsermeier, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Junior Grand Champion Performance Horse.......................... Alyse Rogers, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Junior Grand Champion Performance Horse................................................................................. 

................................................................. Addison Yordy, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Junior Grand Champion Performance Horse........................... Molly Ziegler, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Junior Grand Champion Horsemanship.................................. Alyse Rogers, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Junior Grand Champion Horsemanship......................................................................................... 

................................................................. Addison Yordy, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Senior Grand Champion Horsemanship................................... Molly Ziegler, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Junior Equine Sportsmanship Award................................. Piper Johnson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Rochelle)

Junior Performance High Point Award.................................... Alyse Rogers, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Chana)

Senior Performance High Point Award..................................... Molly Ziegler, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Junior Horse Speed Award..................... Addison Yordy, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Senior Horse Speed Award....................................................... Molly Ziegler, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Llama/Alpaca Department:
Champion Junior Showmanship....................... Harmony Coy, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship......................................................................................................... 

............................................................... Elizabeth Kennedy, Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Grand Champion Obstacle.................... Elizabeth Kennedy, Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Reserve Grand Champion Obstacle................ Harmony Coy, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Grand Champion Public Relations................... Harmony Coy, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Reserve Grand Champion Public Relations................................................................................................. 

............................................................... Elizabeth Kennedy, Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Poultry Department:
Champion Junior Showmanship.................................................... Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship................................. Kate Costello, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Champion Senior Showmanship.............................................................. Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Large Fowl Classes

Top of Class American Hen................... Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class American Cock...................................................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class American Pullet.......................................................................................................................... 

............................................................ Kaden Lingbeck, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Grand Champion American .................................................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Grand Champion American .......................................................................................................... 

............................................................ Kaden Lingbeck, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Top of Class Asiatic Hen ................................... Delaney Byers, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Asiatic Cock..................................................... Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Asiatic Pullet.................................. Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Asiatic ................................. Delaney Byers, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Reserve Grand Champion Asiatic .................. Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class English Hen ......................................... Grace Costello, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class English Pullet....................................... Jenna Heller, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Dixon)

Top of Class English Cockerel.................................................... Mason Zabran, Carefree 4-H Club (Byron)

Grand Champion English ....................................... Grace Costello, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Grand Champion English ....................... Jenna Heller, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Dixon)

Top of Class Mediterranean Hen.................................. Kate Costello, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Mediterranean Pullet........................................ Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Grand Champion Mediterranean .............................. Kate Costello, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Grand Champion Mediterranean .................................................................................................. 

.................................................................................. Trent Heller, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Dixon)

Top of Class Continental Hen ........................................................................................................................ 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Continental Cock........................................................................................................................ 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Continental Pullet....................................................... Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Grand Champion Continental ...................................................... Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Continental ....................................................................................................... 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Other Standard Breeds Hen ...................................................................................................... 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Other Standard Breeds Cock...................................................................................................... 

............................................................................ Paityn VanBriesen, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Other Standard Breeds Pullet..................................................................................................... 

............................................................................ Wesley Eckerstom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Other Standard Breeds Cockerel................................................................................................ 

............................................................................ Wesley Eckerstom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Other Standard Breeds ................................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Grand Champion Other Standard Breeds..................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Bantam Classes

Top of Class All Other Bantam Hen ................................................ Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class All Other Bantam Cock .............................................................................................................. 

........................................................................... Isacc Williams, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class All Other Bantam Pullet ....................................... Landon Zabran, Carefree 4-H Club (Byron)

Grand Champion All Other Bantam ............................................ Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion All Other Bantam ........................ Landon Zabran, Carefree 4-H Club (Byron)

Top of Class Feather Legged Bantam Hen .................................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Feather Legged Bantam Cock.................................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Feather Legged Bantam Pullet............................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Feather Legged Bantam Cockerel......................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Grand Champion Feather Legged Bantam ............................ Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Grand Champion Feather Legged Bantam .................................................................................. 

................................................................................................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Egg Production & Meat Pen Classes

Top of Class Production/Commercial/Hybrid Female ..................................................................................... 

................................................................................. Jenna Heller, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Dixon)

Grand Champion Production Pen ......................... Jenna Heller, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Dixon)

Reserve Grand Champion Production Pen ................................................................................................ 

............................................................ Kaden Lingbeck, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Top of Class Roaster Market Pen of 3 ...................... Carson Conderman, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club (Byron)

Grand Champion Meat Pen .................................... Carson Conderman, By-Y-Badgers 4-H Club (Byron)

Reserve Grand Champion Meat Pen ................................... Kailee Miller, Carefree 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Duck Classes 
 

Top of Class Heavy Weight Old Hen .............................................................................................................. 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Heavy Weight Old Drake ................................. Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Heavy Weight Young Hen ......................................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Heavy Weight Young Drake ...................................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Medium Weight Old Hen ........................................................................................................... 

........................................................................... Issac Williams, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Medium Weight Old Drake ............................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Medium Weight Young Hen ....................................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Medium Weight Young Drake .................................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Light Weight Old Hen ............................. Isaiah Akins, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Polo)

Top of Class Light Weight Old Drake .................................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Bantam Ducks Old Hen ........................................ Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Bantam Ducks Old Drake ...................................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Bantam Ducks Young Hen ......................................... Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Bantam Ducks Young Drake ................................. Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Grand Champion Duck ................................................................. Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Duck ............................................. Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Geese Classes

Top of Class Heavy Weight Old Hen .............................................................................................................. 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Heavy Weight Old Gander ......................................................................................................... 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Heavy Weight Young Hen ......................................................................................................... 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Top of Class Heavy Weight Young Gander .......................... Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Light Weight Young Hen ............................................................................................................ 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Grand Champion Goose .............................................................................................................................. 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Reserve Grand Champion Goose ............................................................................................................... 

................................................................ Grant Johnson, Leaf River Soaring Eagles 4-H Club (Forreston)

Turkey Classes

Top of Class Turkey Old Tom .......................... Bella Hammond, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Turkey Young Hen ............................................... Elliot Miller, Carefree 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Top of Class Turkey Young Tom .......................................... Jaxson Miller, Carefree 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Grand Champion Turkey ............................... Bella Hammond, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Turkey ......................................... Elliot Miller, Carefree 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Champion Pair of Other Fowl .............................................. Jaxon Miller, Carefree 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Reserve Champion Pair of Other Fowl ................................... Mason Zabran, Carefree 4-H Club (Byron)

Champion Hatched Pen .................................. Wesley Eckerstrom, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Champion Backyard Bird ...................................... Jenna Heller, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Dixon)

Reserve Champion Backyard Bird ......................... Trent Heller, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Dixon)

Champion Costume Class ................................................. Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Champion Costume Class .................................. Ashley Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class White Chicken Eggs ............................... Kate Costello, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Brown Chicken Eggs .............................. Kate Costello, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class All Other Eggs ............................ Bella Hammond, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Oregon)

Grand Champion Egg Exhibit ....................... Bella Hammond, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Egg Exhibit ....................................................................................................... 

................................................................. Kate Costello, Grand Detour Greens 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Top of Class Decorated Eggs (Youth age 8-11 by 9/1/2023)........................................................................... 

............................................................................................. Ashley Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Decorated Eggs (Youth age 15-18 by 9/1/2023)......................................................................... 

......................................................................... Hayden Harvey, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Grand Champion Decorated Egg Exhibit .................................................................................................... 

......................................................................... Hayden Harvey, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Reserve Grand Champion Decorated Egg Exhibit ..................................................................................... 

............................................................................................. Ashley Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Best of Show ................................................................................ Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Rabbit Department:
Champion Jr. Showmanship................................................. Emily Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship..................................... Tessa Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Sr. Showmanship..................................... Aylivia Danekas, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Champion Market Pen ............................................ Aylivia Danekas, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Reserve Champion Market Pen............................... Lena Janoski, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Champion Single Fryer............................................ Aylivia Danekas, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Reserve Champion Single Fryer............................. Lena Janoski, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Champion Production Class................................... Aylivia Danekas, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Reserve Champion Production Class............................. Shelby Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Jr. Doe Meat Breed........................................ Ashley Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Jr. Buck Meat Breed.............................. Lena Janoski, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Top of Class Sr. Doe Meat Breed............................................. Pyper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Sr. Buck Meat Breed...................................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Grand Champion Meat Pen ............................................. Ashley Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Grand Reserve Champion Meat Pen............................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Dressed Rabbit..................................................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Reserve Champion Dressed Rabbit...................................... Tessa Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Jr. Doe Mini Rex & Rex....................................... Aylivia Danekas, Carefree 4-H Club (Polo)

Top of Class Jr. Buck Mini Rex & Rex..................................... Harper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Sr. Doe Mini Rex & Rex...................................... Mason Zabran, Carefree 4-H Club (Byron)

Top of Class Sr. Buck Mini Rex & Rex...................................... Pyper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Jr. Doe All Other Breeds.................................. Emily Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Jr. Buck All Other Breeds.................................... Kodi Hubbard, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Top of Class Sr. Doe All Other Breeds.................................... Harper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Sr. Buck All Other Breeds.................... Aylivia Danekas, Pine Creek Valley 4-H Club (Polo)

Top of Class Jr. Doe Lop..................................................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Jr. Buck Lop........................................ Cora Mickley, Hub Hickory Nuts 4-H Club (Rochelle)

Top of Class Sr. Doe Lop.................................................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Sr. Buck Lop................................................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Grand Champion Fancy Rabbit ....................................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Fancy Rabbit............................... Piper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Jr. Doe Crossbred................................................ Tessa Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Jr. Buck Crossbred............................................... Pyper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Sr. Doe Crossbred............................................... Alyvia Danekas, Carefree 4-H Club (Polo)

Top of Class Sr. Buck Crossbred........................................ Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Grand Champion Crossbred Rabbit ..................................... Pyper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred Rabbit ...................... Alyvia Danekas, Carefree 4-H Club (Polo)

Top of Class Jr. Doe Pet Bunny Class............. Hunter Kremske, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Jr. Buck Pet Bunny Class........... Hunter Kremske, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Oregon)

Top of Class Sr. Doe Pet Bunny Class......... Aubrey Kusnierz, Mighty Clovers 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Top of Class Sr. Buck Pet Bunny Class.... Madeline Kusnierz, Mighty Clovers 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Grand Champion Pet Bunny ................... Madeline Kusniez, Mighty Clovers 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Reserve Grand Champion Pet Bunny.......... Hunter Kremske, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Costume Class ......................................................... Piper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Reserve Champion Costume Class ....................................... Ellie Schier, Carefree 4-H Club (Mt. Morris)

Best of Show ..................................................................... Anna Marquardt, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Best Reserved of Show.................................................... Ashley Harbaugh, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Sheep Department:
Champion Suffolk Junior Ewe Lamb........................ Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Champion Suffolk Junior Ewe Lamb.......... Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Champion Suffolk Yearling Ewe ................................ Nolan Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Champion Suffolk Yearling Ewe ................. Nolan Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Champion Pair of Suffolk Lambs.............................. Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Ewe Lamb.................................. Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Grand Champion Ewe Lamb................... Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Yearling Ewe................................ Nolan Adams, Ogle Jolly4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Grand Champion Yearling Ewe............... Nolan Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Pair of Lambs............................ Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Overall Female.......................... Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Grand Champion Overall Female .......... Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

COMMERCIAL CLASSES

Champion Commercial Senior Ewe Lamb.................... Luke Lichty, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Commercial Junior Ewe Lamb........ Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Champion Commercial Junior Ewe Lamb...................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Delaney Byers, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Champion Pair of Commercial Lambs.............. Delaney Byers, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Grand Champion Commercial Ewe........................... Luke Lichty, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Reserve Grand Champion Commercial Ewe............................................................................................ 

.......................................................................... Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

MARKET LAMB CLASSES

Champion Light Weight Southdown Market Lamb....................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Champion Light Weight Southdown Market Lamb......................................................................... 

........................................................................... Katelyn Bowers, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Hampshire Market Lamb............................... Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Reserve Champion Hampshire Market Lamb............................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Champion Shropshire Market Lamb............................... Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Reserve Champion Shropshire Market Lamb......... Aubrey Janoski, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Champion Montadale Market Lamb......................... Kaitlyn Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Champion Any Other Wool Breed Market Lamb....... Nolan Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Champion Whiteface Market Lamb.................. Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Champion Whiteface Market Lamb....................... Kaitlyn Bowers, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Blackface Market Lamb.................. Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Champion Blackface Market Lamb.................. Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Light Weight Crossbred Market Lamb......................................................................................... 

...................................................................... Emily Buttel, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Reserve Champion Light Weight Crossbred Market Lamb ......... Ty Horn, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Rochelle)

Champion Heavy Weight Crossbred Market Lamb...................................................................................... .......................................................................... Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Champion Heavy Weight Crossbred Market Lamb ...... Ty Horn, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Rochelle)

Grand Champion Overall Market Lamb....... Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Reserve Grand Champion Overall Market Lamb ...... Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Pair of White-Face Market Lambs............................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Delaney Byers, Summerhill Huskies 4-H Club (Forreston)

Champion Pair of Black-Face Market Lambs................. Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Reserve Champion Pair of Black-Face Market Lambs................................................................................. 

.......................................................................... Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Grand Champion Pair of Market Lambs..................... Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Market Lambs ................................................................................... 

.......................................................................... Blakelynn Swanson, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

SHOWMANSHIP

Champion Junior Showmanship................................ Nolan Adams, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Stillman Valley)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship......................................... Ty Horn, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Rochelle)

Champion Senior Showmanship............................. Aubree Janoski, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Swine Department:
Champion Junior Showmanship............ Emree Wiltfang, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Champion Intermediate Showmanship.................... Ayden Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Senior Showmanship.................................... Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Grand Champion Breeding Gilt................................. Grady Poliska, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Reserve Grand Champion Breeding Gilt................. Ayden Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

3rd Place Breeding Gilt.......................... Eralynn Wiltfang, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

4th Place Breeding Gilt.................................................... Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

5th Place Breeding Gilt............................................................ Cooper Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Grand Champion Market Swine...................................... Gwen Hall, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Reserve Grand Champion Market Swine.................. Grady Poliska, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

3rd Place Market Swine.......................................................... Cooper Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

4th Place Market Swine............................................. Ayden Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

5th Place Market Swine......................... Eralynn Wiltfang, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Grand Champion Pair of Barrows.............. Max Wiltfang, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Barrows............................. Boone Alderks, Carefree 4-H Club (Chana)

Grand Champion Pair of Gilts.................................. Ayden Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Gilts......................................... Levi Eden, Carefree 4-H Club (Oregon)

Champion Ogle County Born & Raised Gilt.............. Grady Poliska, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Davis Junction)

Reserve Champion Ogle County Born & Raised Gilt................................................................................... 

.................................................................................. Ayden Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

Champion Ogle County Born & Raised Barrow............................................................................................ 

.................................................................... Max Wiltfang, Leaf River Busy Beavers 4-H Club (Leaf River)

Reserve Champion Ogle County Born & Raised Barrow............................................................................. 

.................................................................................. Ayden Alderks, Ogle Jolly 4-H Club (Monroe Center)

PHOTO: Pyper Bruns, Carefree 4-H Club at the 4-H Rabbit Show on Thursday, August 1 at the Ogle County 4-H Fair. Pyper was the Top of Class with her Sr. Doe Meat Breed, Top of Class Sr. Buck Mini Rex & Rex, Top of Class Jr. Buck Crossbred, and Grand Champion Crossbred Rabbit.