Show results from the Beef, Poultry, and Showmanship Events at the Edwards County Fair have been released.
In the The Bucket Calf and Beef, the Champion Beef Bucket Calf was shown by Ava Perkins. Ty Smith showed the Reserve Champion Calf.Ava Perkins received the Showmanship Belt Buckle
In the Beef Show, Davina Witte showed the Champion Hereford Female. Tyler Knakmuhs showed the Reserve Champion Hereford Female. In the Angus Breed Aly Williams showed the Champion Female. J.W.Simms-Reisner received the trophy for his Champion Simmental Female. Elizabeth Spillman showed the Reserve Champion Simmental Female. Kelly Hinderliter showed the Champion Shorthorn The Reserve Champion ribbon went to Chase Shelton. In the All Other Registered Breeds Female, Kelly Hinderliter won the Champion trophy. The Reserve Champion All Other Breeds Female was shown by Tyler Knakmuhs. The Champion Crossbred Female was shown by Aly Williams. Aly Williams was the Reserve Champion in the Crossbred Female class. The Grand Champion Beef Female was awarded to Kelly Hinderliter. The Reserve Grand Champion Beef Female was, also, shown by Kelly Hinderliter.
The Grand Champion Market Steer was shown by Lidia Kelsey. Jaxon Kelsey showed the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer.
In the Showmanship Division, Lidia Kelsey was awarded the Senior Showmanship belt buckle. The Junior Showman was Zeb Ankenbrand. The Novice Showmanship belt buckle was awarded to Kelly Hinderliter.
The Edwards County 4-H Poultry show was held on Thursday morning. In the white egg layers division, Liam McKinney showed the best of show rooster, Olivia Bosecker had the best of show hen, Liam McKinney had the best of show cockerel, and Natalie Shelby had the best of show pullet. In the colored egg layers, Lane Abbott showed the best of show rooster and Natalie Shelby the best of show hen, Liam McKinney had the best of show cockerel and the best of show pullet. In the fancy breeds division, Liam McKinney showed the best of show rooster, Matthew Bare had the best of show hen, Liam McKinney showed the best of show cockerel, Emily Spray the best of show pullet. Kylar VanMatre showed the best of show turkeys. Lane Abbott best of show waterfowl, and Kylar VanMatre best of show game birds. The best of show young pen went to Liam McKinney. The best of show older pen went to Olivia Bosecker. The barnyard special went to Kylar VanMatre. The Grand Champion Over All Breeds was shown by Liam McKinney, Matthew Bare received the Reserve Grand Champion Over All Breeds.
In the market class, Kylar VanMatre was named Grand Champion. Natalie Shelby was named Reserve Grand Champion. One dozen eggs best of show went to Emily Spray. Liam McKinney won the Showmanship class, which was judged on presentation and knowledge.
The Edwards Co. Master Showmanship Contest was held on Wednesday, August 2, at the 4-H barn. The 2023 Winner is Gabe Wyatt. The reserve is Tori Thompson.