OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, 4-H’ers receive valuable feedback, recognition, and ideas for future growth. The Ogle County 4-H Fair took place at the Ogle County Fairgrounds in Oregon from July 31 through August 3.
Aerospace
Top of Class Model Rocketry Exhibit................................................................................. Eralynn Wiltfang
Grand Champion Aerospace Exhibit........................................................................... Eralynn Wiltfang
Animal Science:
Top of Class Beef Study Exhibit (3 or more years)................................................................. Luke Gehrke
Top of Class Cat Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years) .................................................................... Lauren Hickman
Top of Class Dog Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years) ........................................................... Kenzie Hongsermeier
Top of Class Dog Study Exhibit (3 or more years) .............................................................. Anne Kennedy
Top of Class Guinea Pig Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years)................................................................ Chloe Felda
Top of Class Horse & Pony Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years)............................................ Kenzie Hongsermeier
Top of Class Horse & Pony Study Exhibit (3 or more years)............................................ Sawyer Stockton
Top of Llama/Alpaca Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years)........................................................... Elizabeth Kennedy
Top of Class Poultry Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years)................................................................ Kaden Lingbeck
Top of Class Poultry Study Exhibit (3 or more years) ....................................................... Anna Marquardt
Top of Class Rabbit Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years)................................................................. Aubrey Kusnierz
Top of Class Rabbit Study Exhibit (3 or more years)................................................................ Landyn Day
Top of Class Sheep Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years)..................................................................... Nolan Adams
Top of Class Small Pets Study Exhibit (1 – 2 years)................................................................... Leo Koziol
Grand Champion Animal Science Exhibit...................................................................... Anne Kennedy
Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science Exhibit.................................................... Lauren Hickman
Babysitting
Top of Class Babysitting Display........................................................................................... Briannah West
Grand Champion Babysitting Exhibit.............................................................................. Briannah West
Reserve Grand Champion Babysitting Exhibit.................................................................... Tylar Groth
Civic Engagement
Top of Class Civic Engagement I Exhibit.............................................................................. Hayden Capes
Club Projects
Top of Class Community Service: Service Learning Club Exhibit............................ My Hometown is Cool
Computer Science
Top of Class Advanced Visual Programming Exhibit............................................................. David Wehler
Grand Champion Computer Science Exhibit.................................................................... David Wehler
Consumer Education
Top of Class My Financial Future – Advanced Exhibit....................................................... Anna Marquardt
Creative Writing
Top of Class Creative Writing Exhibit........................................................................ Adelaide Zimmerman
Top of Class Poetry Exhibit........................................................................................ Adelaide Zimmerman
Grand Champion Creative Writing Exhibit.......................................................... Adelaide Zimmerman
Reserve Grand Champion Creative Writing Exhibit......................................................... David Wehler
Crops
Top of Class Soybeans Exhibit............................................................................................... Nolan Adams
Top of Class Corn Exhibit.................................................................................................... Cooper Alderks
Top of Class Small Grains Exhibit....................................................................................... Cooper Alderks
Grand Champion Crops Exhibit..................................................................................... Cooper Alderks
Reserve Grand Champion Crops Exhibit.......................................................................... Nolan Adams
Electricity
Top of Class Electricity I Exhibit............................................................................................... Julia Herring
Grand Champion Electricity Exhibit................................................................................... Julia Herring
Reserve Grand Champion Electricity Exhibit................................................................. Declan Franks
Entomology
Top of Class Entomology I Exhibit....................................................................................... Nicolette Koziol
Grand Champion Entomology Exhibit.......................................................................... Nicolette Koziol
Exploratory
Top of Class Collectables Exhibit....................................................................................... Anna Marquardt
Grand Champion Exploratory Exhibit.......................................................................... Anna Marquardt
Reserve Grand Champion Exploratory Exhibit................................................................ Harmony Coy
Family Heritage
Champion Family Heritage Exhibit....................................................................... Stellina Lombardozzi
Reserve Champion Family Heritage Exhibit.................................................................. Addison Yordy
Geology
Top of Class Geology Pebble Pups II Exhibit....................................................................... Colton Gehrke
Grand Champion Geology Exhibit................................................................................... Colton Gehrke
Reserve Grand Champion Geology Exhibit............................................................... Luke Rasmussen
Health
Top of Class Everyday Food and Fitness Exhibit.............................................................. Lydia Sherburne
Top of Class Sports Nutrition: Ready, Set, Go Exhibit...................................................... Lydia Sherburne
Top of Class Health Innovation Class Exhibit.................................................................... Lydia Sherburne
Grand Champion Health Exhibit................................................................................... Lydia Sherburne
Reserve Grand Champion Health Exhibit.................................................................... Lydia Sherburne
Horticulture: Floriculture
Top of Class Floriculture A Exhibit ................................................................................... Shelby Harbaugh
Top of Class Floriculture B Exhibit ............................................................................................ Ellie Schier
Top of Class Floriculture C Exhibit .................................................................................... Lauren Hickman
Top of Class Floriculture D Exhibit ..................................................................................... Emily Harbaugh
Top of Class Floriculture Display...................................................................................... Shelby Harbaugh
Grand Champion Horticulture: Floriculture Exhibit.................................................. Shelby Harbaugh
Reserve Grand Champion Horticulture: Floriculture Exhibit............................................. Ellie Schier
Horticulture: Vegetable, Herbs, & Fruits
Top of Class Herb Container Display Exhibit......................................................................... Zack Newkirk
Top of Class Vegetable/Fruit Display Exhibit.......................................................................... Harper Bruns
Top of Class Vegetable Plates Exhibit............................................................................ Keandria Marceau
Top of Class Fruit Plates Exhibit............................................................................................... Tessa Bruns
Top of Class Most Unusual or Odd Shaped Vegetable or Fruit Exhibit.................................. Alyse Rogers
Top of Class Decorated Vegetable or Fruit Exhibit................................................................. Alyse Rogers
Grand Champion Horticulture: Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits Exhibit.............................. Harper Bruns
Reserve Grand Champion Horticulture: Vegetables, Herbs & Fruits Exhibit .............. Zack Newkirk
Intercultural
Top of Class Passport to the World Exhibit............................................................................ Kodi Hubbard
Grand Champion Intercultural Exhibit.............................................................................. Kodi Hubbard
Interior Design
Top of Class Interior Design Innovation Exhibit................................................................. Lauren Hickman
Grand Champion Interior Design Exhibit..................................................................... Lauren Hickman
Nature: Natural Resources & Outdoor Adventures
Top of Class Outdoor Adventures 1-3 Exhibit......................................................................... Anna Herring
Grand Champion Nature: Natural Resources & Outdoor Adventures Exhibit............. Anna Herring
Nature: Fishing & Wildlife
Top of Class Sportsfishing I Exhibit......................................................................................... Luke Gehrke
Top of Class Wildlife Level I Exhibit........................................................................................ Jack Nicoloff
Top of Class Wildlife Level II Exhibit.............................................................................. Elizabeth Kennedy
Top of Class Wildlife Level III Exhibit.................................................................................... Anne Kennedy
Grand Champion Nature: Fishing & Wildlife Exhibit .................................................... Anne Kennedy
Reserve Grand Champion Nature: Fishing & Wildlife Exhibit............................... Elizabeth Kennedy
Photography
Top of Class Photography 1 Exhibit ............................................................................Isaiah Braffett
Top of Class Photography 2 Exhibit ........................................................................... Haven Marks
Top of Class Photo Editing Exhibit .................................................................................. Alayna Doane
Grand Champion Photography Exhibit .............................................................Haven Marks
Reserve Grand Champion Photography Exhibit .................................................. Isaiah Braffett
Plant & Soils
Top of Class Plants & Soils I Exhibit ........................................................................................Hunter Kremske
Grand Champion Plants & Soils Exhibit .....................................................................Hunter Kremske
Shooting Sports
Top of Class Shooting Sports: Archery Display Exhibit................................................ Emma Zimmerman
Grand Champion Shooting Sports Exhibit ......................................................... Emma Zimmerman
Theatre Arts
Top of Class Theatre Arts I Exhibit........................................................................................... Sophia Stein
Top of Class Theatre Arts III Exhibit....................................................................................... Joshua Snow
Grand Champion Theatre Arts Exhibit............................................................................... Sophia Stein
Reserve Grand Champion Theatre Arts Exhibit.............................................................. Isaiah Braffett
Tractor
Top of Class Tractor A Exhibit......................................................................................... Jase Truckenbrod
Top of Class Tractor D Exhibit................................................................................................. Cora Herring
Grand Champion Tractor Exhibit........................................................................................ Cora Herring
Reserve Grand Champion Tractor Exhibit............................................................... Jase Truckenbrod
Veterinary Science
Top of Class Veterinary Science 1 Exhibit.......................................................................... Lauen Hickman
Top of Class Veterinary Science 2 Exhibit............................................................................ Addison Yordy
Grand Champion Veterinary Science Exhibit.............................................................. Lauren Hickman
Reserve Grand Champion Veterinary Science Exhibit............................................... Bella Hammond
Visual Arts
Top of Class Chalk/Carbon/Pigment Division A: Canvas....................................................... Allissa Martin
Top of Class Chalk/Carbon/Pigment Division B: Paper..................................................... Anna Marquardt
Top of Class Chalk/Carbon/Pigment Division C: Glass, Wood, Metal, Textiles............................... Immanuel Arellano
Top of Class Chalk/Carbon/Pigment—Non-Original Exhibit.............................................. Anna Marquardt
Grand Champion Chalk/Carbon/Pigment Exhibit....................................................... Anna Marquardt
Reserve Grand Champion Chalk/Carbon/Pigment Exhibit............................................. Allissa Martin
Top of Class Clay Exhibit.......................................................................................................... Kailee Miller
Top of Class Clay—Non-Original Exhibit.............................................................................. Briannah West
Grand Champion Clay Exhibit.............................................................................................. Kailee Miller
Reserve Grand Champion Clay Exhibit ........................................................................... Allissa Martin
Top of Class Computer Generated Art Exhibit........................................................................ Allissa Martin
Top of Class Computer Generated Art – Graphic Design Exhibit.................................. Elizabeth Kennedy
Grand Champion Computer Generated Art Exhibit........................................................ Allissa Martin
Reserve Grand Champion Computer Generated Art Exhibit................................. Elizabeth Kennedy
Top of Class Fiber Exhibit.......................................................................................... Adelaide Zimmerman
Grand Champion Fiber Exhibit............................................................................. Adelaide Zimmerman
Reserve Grand Champion Fiber Exhibit............................................................................. Kinsley Ryia
Top of Class Glass Exhibit..................................................................................................... Kaitlyn Adams
Top of Class Plastic Block Art Exhibit.................................................................................... Kasen Bocker
Grand Champion Glass/Plastic Exhibit........................................................................... Kaitlyn Adams
Reserve Grand Champion Glass/Plastic Exhibit........................................................... Addison Yordy
Champion Heritage Arts Exhibit................................................................................ Brooke Hammond
Reserve Champion Heritage Arts Exhibit............................................................ Adelaide Zimmerman
Champion Leather Exhibit................................................................................................ Anne Kennedy
Reserve Champion Leather Exhibit............................................................................... Emily Harbaugh
Top of Class Metal Exhibit......................................................................................................... Isaiah Akins
Grand Champion Metal Exhibit............................................................................................ Isaiah Akins
Reserve Grand Champion Metal Exhibit ............................................................... Carson Conderman
Top of Class Nature Exhibit............................................................................................ Elizabeth Kennedy
Grand Champion Nature Exhibit............................................................................... Elizabeth Kennedy
Reserve Grand Champion Nature Exhibit....................................................................... Bethany Akins
Top of Class Paper 3D Art Exhibit.................................................................................. Elizabeth Kennedy
Top of Class Paper—Non-Original Exhibit......................................................................... Anna Marquardt
Grand Champion Paper Exhibit................................................................................. Elizabeth Kennedy
Reserve Grand Champion Paper Exhibit........................................................................ Bethany Akins
Top of Class Scrapbooking, Beginning Level Exhibit............................................................. Nolan Adams
Top of Class Scrapbooking, Advanced Level Exhibit............................................................ Kaitlyn Adams
Grand Champion Scrapbooking Exhibit......................................................................... Kaitlyn Adams
Reserve Grand Champion Scrapbooking Exhibit............................................................ Nolan Adams
Top of Class Three-Dimensional Design/Mixed Media Exhibit ......................................... Anna Marquardt
Top of Class Three-Dimensional Design/Mixed Media Exhibit – Diorama........................................ Lauren Hickman
Champion Three-Dimensional Design/Mixed Media Exhibit...................................... Anna Marquardt
Reserve Champion Three-Dimensional Design/Mixed Media Exhibit ..................... Lauren Hickman
Top of Class Wood Exhibit............................................................................................. Elizabeth Kennedy
Grand Champion Wood Exhibit................................................................................. Elizabeth Kennedy
Reserve Grand Champion Wood Exhibit......................................................................... Lyla Rittmeyer
Weather
Top of Class Weather & Climate Science I Exhibit.......................................................... Shelby Harbaugh
Grand Champion Weather & Climate Science Exhibit.............................................. Shelby Harbaugh
Reserve Grand Champion Weather & Climate Science Exhibit................................ Josie Hammond
Welding
Grand Champion Welding Exhibit..................................................................................... Kate Costello
Reserve Grand Champion Welding Exhibit..................................................................... Owen Smardo
Woodworking
Top of Class Woodworking I Exhibit........................................................................................ James Runte
Top of Class Woodworking II Exhibit................................................................................. Dawson Mickley
Top of Class Woodworking IV Exhibit.......................................................................................... Ella Beran
Grand Champion Woodworking Exhibit................................................................................. Ella Beran
Reserve Grand Champion Woodworking Exhibit................................................................. Elijah Lotz
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.