2011 Alaska State Fair Results

Award winning vegatables at the Alaska State Fair. Robert DeBerry
Award winning vegatables at the Alaska State Fair. Robert DeBerry

2011 MAT-SU/COPPER RIVER 4-H DISTRICT

STATE FAIR INVITATIONAL RESULTS

ACTIVITY/AWARD

Swine Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Grace Miller

Int-Tia Tcheripanoff

Sr-David Schlies

RESERVE CHAMPION

Jr-Nathan Manary

Int-Corbin Kristek

Sr-Jewel Gavulic

Sheep Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Colton Roberts

Int-Jarett Tormey

Sr-Ashleena Roberts

RESERVE CHAMPION

Jr-Haylee Snegirev

Int-Jarett Tormey

Sr-Kayla Von Bergen

Goat Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Madison Manary

Int-Timothy Downing

Sr-Ashleena Roberts

RESERVE CHAMPION

Int-Isabella Krostek

Sr-Katrina Hammond

Beef Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Annie Willardson

Int-Micheralyn Taylor

Sr-Sadie Willardson

RESERVE CHAMPION

Int-Quillan Jacobson

Sr-David Schlies

Yak Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Temujin Horsey

Dairy Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Sr-David Schlies

Int-Timothy Downing

Reindeer Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Sr-Ashleena Roberts

RESERVE CHAMPION

Sr-Lauren Hardy

Master Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Colton Roberts

Int- Timothy Downing

Sr-Katrina Hammond

Rabbit Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr – Evelyn Yale

Int-Della Tryon

Sr-Mariah McCoy

RESERVE CHAMPION

Jr-Katelyn Toth

Int-Kyle Meili

Sr-Amy Roy

Poultry Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Katelynn Toth

Int-Jessica Owens

Sr-Amy Roy

RESERVE CHAMPION

Jr-Jason Owens

Int-Russel Roberts

Sr-Mariah McCoy

Cavey Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Int-Della Tryon

Sr-Amy Roy

Master Small Stock Showmanship

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Katelyn Toth

Int-Della Tryon

Sr-Mariah McCoy

Market Swine

GRAND CHAMPION

David Schlies

RESERVE CHAMPION

Jewel Gavulic

Market Lamb

GRAND CHAMPION

Eva Bingham

RESERVE CHAMPION

Colton Roberts

Market Goat

GRAND CHAMPION

Madison Manary

RESERVE CHAMPION

Isabella Krostek

Market Young Beef

GRAND CHAMPION

Annie Willardson

RESERVE CHAMPION

Nick Miller

Market Beef

GRAND CHAMPION

Quillan Jacobson

Market Reindeer

GRAND CHAMPION

Ashleena Roberts

RESERVE CHAMPION

Lauren Hardy

Market Turkey

GRAND CHAMPION

Nathan Owens

RESERVE CHAMPION

Jessica Owens

Breeding Swine

GRAND CHAMPION

Jewel Gavulic

RESERVE CHAMPION

David Schlies

Breeding Sheep

GRAND CHAMPION

Eva Bingham (overall & meat)

Temejin Horsey (wool)

RESERVE CHAMPION

Temejin Horsey (overall)

Jarett Tormey (wool)

Breeding Goat

GRAND CHAMPION

Katrina Hammond

RESERVE CHAMPION

Katrina Hammond

Breeding Reindeer

GRAND CHAMPION

Lauren Hardy

RESERVE CHAMPION

Ashleena Roberts

Beef

GRAND CHAMPION

Nick Miller

RESERVE CHAMPION

David Schlies

Yak

GRAND CHAMPION

Temejin Horsey

Chicken

GRAND CHAMPION

Amy Roy, Della Tryon, Maria Beck

RESERVE CHAMPION

Della Tryon, Julia Beck

Duck

GRAND CHAMPION

Della Tryon, Micherlyn Taylor

RESERVE CHAMPION

Della Tryon

Geese

GRAND CHAMPION

Amy Roy

RESERVE CHAMPION

Amy Roy

Turkey (non market)

GRAND CHAMPION

Roberts family

RESERVE CHAMPION

Garrett Means

Rabbit

GRAND CHAMPION

Cutter Tormey (2x), Della Tryon (3x)

RESERVE CHAMPION

Kyle Meili (2x)

Cavey

GRAND CHAMPION

Amy Roy

RESERVE CHAMPION

Della Tryon

Livestock Judging, Skillathon

Small

1st-Amy Roy, Jessica Owens

2nd-Krystyn Ryan, Ashley Knowlton

3rd-Russel Roberts, Amy Roy

Large

1st-Isabella Krostek (both)

2nd- Brandon Dyer, Briar Thurmond

3rd-Ashleena Roberts, Meredith Mapes

Stall and Pen Decoration

Jr-1st –Grace Miller

Int-1st- Jarret Tormey

Sr-1st-Ashleena Roberts

Jr-2nd-McCoys, 3rd -Haylee Snegirev

2nd-Celene Paulsen,3rd-Cutter Tormey

Sr-2nd-David Schlies, 3rd-Sarah Scoresby

Child Development

GRAND CHAMPION

Sr-Krista Gillson

Clothing & Textiles

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Aiden Stephan (Kenai)

Knitting, Crochet, Fiber Art

GRAND CHAMPION

St-Kayla Von Bergen

Technology, Engineering, Physical, Wood Science

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Malachi Paulson

Int-Kassidy Faust-(Kenai)

RESERVE CHAMPION

Henry Heft (Kenai)

Environmental Science

GRAND CHAMPION

Illa Explorers (JBER)

Flower Gardening, Houseplants

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Brinae Denny

Int-Angela Syvertson

RESERVE CHAMPION

Int-Jeremy Schild (Anchorage)

Vegetable, Fruit Gardening

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Casey McCoy (Anchorage)

Sr-Amy Roy, Quillan Jacobson

RESERVE CHAMPION

Sr-Sadie Willardson

Communications & Presentations

GRAND CHAMPION

Sr-Krista Gillson

RESERVE CHAMPION

Int-Logan Boyle (Kenai)

Crafts

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Aiden Stephan (Kenai)

Int-Zachari Paulson

Sr-Kayla Von Bergen

RESERVE CHAMPION

Sr-Amy Roy

Fine Art

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Aiden Stephan (Kenai)

Sr-Mariah McCoy (Anchorage)

RESERVE CHAMPION

Jr-Ashley Core (JBER)

Sr- Courtney Lewis (Anchorage)

Photography

GRAND CHAMPION

Int- Hailey Ames (Kenai)

Sr-Ashleena Roberts

Foods & Nutrition

GRAND CHAMPION

Jr-Hailey Snegirev, Kamerin Ewart

Sr-Ashley Knowlton

Alaskan Grown Awards

GRAND CHAMPION

Cutter Tormey (display)

Quillan Jacobson (flowering kale)

Amy Roy (rosemary)

Kamerin Ewart (carrots)

Jeremy Schild (dahlia) Anchorage

Spirit of 4-H Awards

GRAND CHAMPION

Amy Roy (vegetables)

Garret Moore (vegetables) Kenai

Gabby Vassar (fine art) Anchorage

Cutter Tormey (photography)

Mariah McCoy (Communication) Anch

Addie Jo Tormey (communication)

Illa Explorers (Science & NR) JBER

Kenai 4-H metal project (science) Kenai

RESERVE CHAMPION

Brianna Chantel (display) Kenai

Grace Miller (clothing & textiles)

Crystal Epperheim (clothing) Kenai

Zachari Paulson (crafts)

Keisuke Tsuiki (crafts) Anchorage

Ashley Knowlton (foods)

Malachi Paulson (wood)

The Valley Garden Club announced the recipients of their 2011 Alaska State Fair awards. The winners for the Sponsored Special Awards in Crops for Outstanding Entry are:

1st Entry Crops - Junior Division 3 - Ashton Sutherland

1st Entry Crops - Junior Division 4 - Anna Warta

1st Entry Crops - Junior Division 5 - Claire Faulkner

2nd Entry Crops - Junior Division 3 - Anna Warta

2nd Entry Crops - Junior Division 4 - Anna Warta

2nd Entry Crops - Junior Division 5 - Anna Warta

The Pat Newcomb Award is given in honor of Pat Newcomb, founder of the Valley Garden Club. Winners of the Pat Newcomb awards are:

1st Entry Crops, Dawn Cowan

1st Entry Flowers, Michelle Adeszko

2nd Entry Crops, Debra Tidwell Haught

2nd Entry Flowers, Allison Nore

Awards are given to State Fair participants by The Valley Garden Club as part of their overall support of the Fair which includes hundreds of hours of members volunteer time as judges and clerks to help keep the fair running smoothly in the crops and flower departments.

2011 Alaska State Fair Rodeo Results:

Bull Riding:

1st Place – Dalton Lewis — score of 73

2nd Place – Stephen Kitson — score of 72

3rd Place – Warren Simpson — score of 70

4th Place – Courtney Sacks — score of 51

Bareback Riding:

1st Place – Guy Treat Jr. – score on 2 head 115

2nd Place – Warren Simpson – score on 2 head 113

3rd Place – Devon Malutin – score on 1 head 61

4th Place – Tim Humphries – score on 1 head 54

Saddle Bronc Riding:

1st Place – Philip Sharky Eisenman – score on 2 head 121

2nd Place – Dean Kitson – score on 2 head 115

3rd Place – Scooter Hackett – score on 1 head 51

Jr. Bull Riding:

1st Place – Cody Meyer – score on 2 head 132

2nd Place – Luke Sarks – score on 1 head 63

Team Roping:

1st Place – Charlie Willis/Scooter Hackett, 9.82

2nd Place – Charlie Willis/Billy Rutherford, 15.24

3rd Place – Jake McGrane/Eli Reintsma, 25.67

4th Place – Danielle Warbington/Lisa Ferganchik, 26.83

Ribbon Roping:

1st Place – Jackie Rainwater/Kenny Hackett, 15.94

2nd Place – Callie Willis/Garrett Willis, 19.10

3rd Place – Danielle Warbington/Michael McCormick, 28.61

4th Place – James McCormick/Christian McCormick, 28.84

Double Mugging:

1st Place – Garrett Willis/Kenny Hackett – time on 2 head of 66.75

2nd Place – Stephen Primera/Frank Koloski – time on 2 head of 67.85

3rd Place – Scooter Hackett/Lonnie Feller – time on 1 head of 26.39

Ladies Breakaway Roping:

1st Place – Callie Willis – time on 2 head of 8.51

2nd Place – Danielle Warbington – time on 1 head of 10.05

3rd Place – Lisa Ferganchik – time on 1 head of 14.94

Ladies Barrel Racing:

1st Place – Shelly Bindon, 14.726

2nd Place – Mellissa Fowler, 14.855

3rd Place – Christian McCormick, 14.935

4th Place – Tonya Brewer, 14.935

2011 Alaska State Fair Rodeo All Around Cowgirl – Callie Willis with 70 points

2011 Alaska State Fair Rodeo All Around Cowboy – Scooter Hackett with 80 points

(Tied between Scooter Hackett and his brother Kenny Hackett with 80 points each/ tiebreaker goes to money won with Scooter Hackett winning $702and Kenny Hackett winning $637.)

2011 Alaska State Fair Friday Night Jackpot – 2 head progressive

Barrel Racing:

1st place – Mellissa Fowler – time on 2 runs 28.257

2nd Place – Shelly Bindon – time on 2 runs 28.323

3rd Place – Jake Fowler – time on 2 runs 28.506

Ladies Breakaway Roping:

1st Place – Callie Willis – time on 2 runs 9.89

2nd Place – Danielle Warbington – time on 1 run 13.58

Team Roping:

1st Place – Danielle Warbington/Tyler Dawson

2nd Place – Dan Voth/Scooter Hackett

3rd Place – Charlie Willis/Tyler Dawson

Open Cabbage Results

1st — 126.4 pounds, Steve Hubacek, Wasilla

2nd — 103.8 pounds, Scott Robb, Palmer

3rd — 90.6 pounds, Lauren Guinotte, Palmer

4th — 77.2 pounds, Brian Shunskis, Salcha

5th — 75.2 pounds, Brenna Dinkel, Wasilla

6th — 53.4 pounds, Tom and Faith Hundley, Palmer

7th — 51.4 pounds, Carol Kenley, Palmer

8th — 50.6 pounds, Robert Thom, Palmer

9th — 49.6 pounds, Marjorie Mueller, Palmer

10th — 45.0 pounds, Thomas VanDiest, Palmer

11th — 41.4 pounds, Jarye Murphy, Wasilla

12th — 38.8 pounds, Dorothy and Quillan Jacobson, Palmer

13th — 30.0 pounds, Cathy Glaser, Palmer

14th — 27.0 pounds, Jeanette DePiero, Anchorage

15th — 24.4 pounds, Bethany Nichols, Palmer

16th — 23.2 pounds, Donna Dewhurst, Anchorage

17th — 18.6 pounds, Robert Van Diest, Palmer

Junior cabbage results

1st — 68.4 pounds, Keevan Dinkel, Wasilla

2nd — 47.0 pounds, Anna Van Diest, Palmer

3rd — 40.6 pounds, Avenir Mikhaylyuk, Wasilla

4th — 32.4 pounds, Ronnie Olson, Palmer

5th — 30.4 pounds, Dane and Ty Harmon, Palmer

6th — 21.2 pounds, Payten Ewart, Palmer

7th — 17.2 pounds, Jonny McQuillin, Palmer

8th — 16.6 pounds, Caleb Glaser, Palmer

9th —15.2 pounds, Garrett Streit, Palmer

10th — 8.2 pounds, Peyton VanBuskirk, Wasilla

11th — 6.6 pounds, MacAidan Gallegos, Palmer

Results for Parent Child Look Alike Contest

Grand Champions — Royal and Micah Keel

First Place — Kristin and Emily Woods

Second Place — The Johnsons

Third Place — Shannon and Andrea Bell

2011 Greatland Chili Fiesta Winners:

Salsa

1st place — Mary Helms "Red Cat Cooking Team"

2nd Place — Mike DeSpain & Mary Patrick "M2"

3rd Place — Sean Howland

Grind Chili

1st Place — Luis Salgado

2nd Place — Judy Salgado

3rd Place — Mary Helms

Chili Verde

1st Place — Chris Daw

2nd Place — Judy Salgado

3rd Place — Scott Wasmer

Texas Red

1st Place — Wayne Ronsman

2nd Place — Luis Salgado

3rd Place — Chris Daw

Peoples Choice Awards

Salsa — Mary Helms "Red Cat Cooking Team"

Grind — Scott Wasner

Verde — Paula Ahrens & Kathleen Himmelright

Texas Red — Mike DeSpain & Mary Patrick "M2"

Best Booth — Mary Helms "Red Cat Cooking Team"

2011 Fiddle Contest Results

Youth

1st — Sarah Montalbano

2nd — Kaden Gerlach

3rd — Savannah Hurt

Teen

1st Sky Kelsey

2nd Harrison Jennings

3rd Stephanie Mathew

Open

1st — Sky Kelsey

2nd — Stephanie Mathew

3rd — Savannah Hurt

Twin

1st — Sky Kelsey and Harrison Jennings

Final Grand Champions

Grand Champion — Sky Kelsey

1st Runner up — Harrison Jennings

2nd Runner up — Sky Kelsey and Harrison Jennings

3rd Runner up- Stephanie Mathew

First Entry – Division Champions

Baked Goods Department

Division 01: Yeast Bread – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Lillian Belnap of Eagle River

Division 01: Yeast Bread – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 01: Yeast Bread – Open — Shawnalee Whitney of Anchorage

Division 02: Quick Bread – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Regan Duhadway of Palmer

Division 02: Quick Bread – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Gavin Almandinger of Palmer

Division 03: Cake – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Carrie McQuillin of Palmer

Division 03: Cake – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Shelby Gardner of Palmer

Division 03: Cake – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Elizabeth Houser of Eagle River

Division 03: Cake – D: Senior 65+ — Martha Guinotte of Palmer

Division 03: Cake – Open — Eileen Leslie of Palmer

Division 04: Pie (9”) – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Janae Nunley of Palmer

Division 04: Pie (9”) – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Psalm McKinnis of Palmer

Division 04: Pie (9”) – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Stephanie Matthew of Anchorage

Division 04: Pie (9”) – Open — R. Charlie Fellman of Palmer

Division 05: Cookies – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Tylan Chapman of Wasilla

Division 05: Cookies – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Heather Bourasaw of Wasilla

Division 05: Cookies – D: Senior 65+ — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla

Division 05: Cookies – Open — Shirley Shaw of Wasilla

Division 06: Candy – Open — Shirley Shaw of Wasilla

Crops Department

Division 01: Herbs — Dina Tanguay of Palmer

Division 03: Wild Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Ashton Sutherland of Palmer

Division 03: Wild Berries – Open — Garnett Morrow Jr. of Anchorage

Division 04: Cultivated Berries — Junior, ages 17 and under — Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 04: Cultivated Berries – Open — Dawn Cowan of Wasilla

Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Open — Kolena Momberger of Anchorage

Division 06: Poisonous & Edible Wild Mushrooms — Ray Wichers of Sutton

Division 07: Outdoor Grown Tree, Shrub & Vine Fruit — Dave Mathews of Palmer

Division 08: Greenhouse Grown or Potted Winter-Sheltered Fruit — Susan Swanner of Wasilla

Division 09: Greenhouse Grown Vegetables — Matthew Wood of Wasilla

Division 10: Largest Garden Crop, Herbs, Grains, or Vegetables — Leven Marshall of Anchorage

Division 11: Outdoor Grown Vegetables – Junior, ages 17 and under — Alex Foytik of Palmer

Division 12: Outdoor Grown Vegetables — Kris Young of Wasilla

Division 13: Potatoes — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla

Division 14: Garden Display – Adult — Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club of Wasilla

Division 15: Garden Display – Junior, ages 17 and under — Lena Andrist of Palmer

Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior, ages 6 through 12 — Micah Rempel of Palmer

Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior, ages 13 through 17 — Libby Rempel of Palmer

Division 16: Veg Heads – Open — Laura Risinger of Anchorage

Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior, ages 6 through 12 — Josephine Rempel of Palmer

Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior, ages 13 through 17 — Alex Foytik of Palmer

Flowers Department

Division 01: Perennials and Biennials — Pat Tremaine of Palmer

Division 02: Annuals – A-M — Lois Olson of Palmer

Division 03: Annuals – N-Z — Kristina Tornqvist of Palmer

Division 04: Gladioli — Sandi Davis of Chugiak

Division 05: Trees and Shrubs — Sue Holliday of Chugiak

Division 06: Roses — Suzanne Janke of Anchorage

Division 07: Tuberous Begonias — Gretchen Strawn of Palmer

Division 08: Lilies — Becky Menefee of Palmer

Division 09: Dahlias — Diane Sheridan of Anchorage

Division 10: Collections — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer

Division 11: Container Grown Plants – Grown for Foliage — Jana Turner of Palmer

Division 12: Artistic Design, Open — Audrey Faulkner of Anchorage

Division 13: Artistic Design, Senior, 65 — Eva Holobinko of Wasilla

Division 14: Junior, ages 12 and under — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Division 15: Junior, ages 13 thru 17 — Cole Faulkner of Anchorage

Poultry Department

Division 01: Chicken, Standard Breeds — Amy Seils of Wasilla

Division 02: Duck, Standard Breeds — Nick Miller of Palmer

Division 03: Turkey — Leah Hagee of Chugiak

Rabbits Department

Division 01: Purebreed Rabbits — Will Deering of Anchorage

Division 02: Fur and Wool — Randy Cler of Wasilla

First Entry Departments – Special Awards

Baked Goods Department

Best of Show – First Entry — Tricia Saulnier Littlejohn of Chugiak

C & H Sugar Special Award

Open, 1st Place — Eileen Leslie of Palmer

Open, 2nd Place — Martha Guinotte of Palmer

Open, 3rd Place — Shirley Shaw of Wasilla

Junior, 1st Place — Stephanie Matthew of Anchorage

Junior, 2nd Place — Shelby Gardner of Palmer

Junior, 3rd Place — Elizabeth Houser of Eagle River

Crops Department

Best of Show — Kris Young of Wasilla

Judge’s Choice — Dawn Cowan of Wasilla

Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Supply Special Award

Division 14 Champion — Meadow Lakes Bloomers Garden Club of Wasilla

Division 15 Champion —Lena Andrist of Palmer

Alaska Pioneer Fruit Growers Special Award

Division 7, Class 3, First Place — Jay Dearborn of Palmer

Alaska Seed Growers Inc. Special Award

Division 13 Champion — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla

Colony Greenhouse Special Award

Junior Division 11 Champion — Alex Foytik of Palmer

Junior Division 15 Champion — Lena Andrist of Palmer

Dearborn Farm Special Award

Division 13 Champion — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club Special Award

Jr. Div. 16/Class 2, Outstanding Entry — Micah Rempel of Palmer

Jr. Div. 16/Class 3, Outstanding Entry —Libby Rempel of Palmer

Valley Garden Club Special Award

Junior Division 3, Outstanding Entry — Ashton Sutherland, of Palmer

Junior Division 4, Outstanding Entry — Anna Warta of Palmer

Junior Division 5, Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Pat Newcomb’s Award

Judge’s Choice — Dawn Cowan of Wasilla

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award

Division 17, First Place – Junior 6-12 — Josephine Rempel of Palmer

Division 17, Second Place – Junior 6-12 — Branden Vanderweele of Palmer

Division 17, Third Place – Junior 6-12 — Liberty Snitzler of Anchorage

Division 17, First Place – Junior 13-17) — Alex Foytik of Palmer

Division 17, Second Place – Junior 13-17— Sierra Smith-Sanderland of Wasilla

Flowers Department

Best of Show — Becky Menefee of Palmer

Judge’s Choice — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer

Bering Sea Traders Special Award

Division 14, Class 10 Champion — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Colony Greenhouse Special Award

Division 14 Champion — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Division 15 Champion —Cole Faulkner of Anchorage

Go Petroleum Special Award

Division 8 Champion — Becky Menefee of Palmer

HeartReach Pregnancy Center Special Award

Division 9 Champion — Diane Sheridan of Anchorage

Julia Milan Special Award

Division 11/Class 14 – Crazy Cacti — Charles Dickson of Anchorage

Mary Ann Boyd Prize

Reddest Red Flower Contest — Hazel Koppenberg of Palmer

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club

Division 14/Class 9 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Division 14/Class 10 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Division 15/Class 9 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Cole Faulkner of Anchorage

Pat Tremaine Special Award

Division 6 Champion — Suzanne Janke of Anchorage

Valley Garden Club Special Award

Pat Newcomb’s Award, Judge’s Choice — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer

Poultry Department

Best of Show – First Entry — Amy Seils of Wasilla

Judge’s Choice (Chicken) — Leah Hagee of Chugiak

Reserve Champion (Production Pen) — Leah Hagee of Chugiak

Judge’s Choice (Production Pen) — Amy Seils of Wasilla

Reserve Champion (Turkey) — Caleb Glaser of Palmer

Judge’s Choice (Turkey) — Annaliza Kercher of Wasilla

Rabbits Department

Best of Show – First Entry — Will Deering of Anchorage

Judge’s Choice — Sierra Smith-Sanderland of Wasilla

Alaska Rabbit Breeder’s Club Special Award (Division 1 - Rabbits) — Will Deering of Anchorage

Second Entry – Division Champions

Baked Goods Department

Division 01: Yeast Bread – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Luke Alder of Palmer

Division 01: Yeast Bread – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 01: Yeast Bread – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Erik Koeneman of Wasilla

Division 01: Yeast Bread – D: Senior 65+ — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla

Division 01: Yeast Bread – Open — Christine Pratte of Chickaloon

Division 02: Quick Bread – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Owen Manley of Palmer

Division 02: Quick Bread – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Nathalia Marhenke of Wasilla

Division 02: Quick Bread – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Isadora Warhus of Wasilla

Division 02: Quick Bread – D: Senior 65+ — Gloria Gale of Palmer

Division 02: Quick Bread – Open — Loura Busse of Anchorage

Division 03: Cake – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Sena Lund of Wasilla

Division 03: Cake – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 03: Cake – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Karess Buehner of Palmer

Division 03: Cake – D: Senior 65+ — Sandie Benoit of Anchorage

Division 03: Cake – Open — Lori Orenich of Beavercreek, OH

Division 04: Pie (9”) – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — John Koeneman of Wasilla

Division 04: Pie (9”) – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Ashley Baker of Wasilla

Division 04: Pie (9”) – D: Senior 65+ — Rita Wright of Wasilla

Division 04: Pie (9”) – Open — Shary Lee of Wasilla

Division 05: Cookies – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Jessica Anderson of Wasilla

Division 05: Cookies – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Alicia Littlejohn of Chugiak

Division 05: Cookies – C: Junior, ages 14 to 17 — Kathryn Duhadway of Palmer

Division 05: Cookies – Open — Gilbert Benoit of Anchorage

Division 06: Candy – Open — Lori Orenich of Beavercreek, Ohio

Division 07: Specialty Cake – B: Junior, ages 9 to 13 — Kain/Michael Joyner of Anchorage

Crops Department

Division 01: Herbs — Pat Tremaine of Palmer

Division 02: Collections — F. Roger Boshears Jr. of Wasilla

Division 03: Wild Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 03: Wild Berries – Open — Garnett Morrow, Jr. of Anchorage

Division 04: Cultivated Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 04: Cultivated Berries – Open — Gordon Boeve of Willow

Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Junior, ages 17 and under — Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 05: Wildlife Value & Poisonous Berries – Open — Garnett Morrow, Jr. of Anchorage

Division 06: Poisonous & Edible Wild Mushrooms — Sherry Bottoms of Palmer

Division 07: Outdoor Grown Tree, Shrub & Vine Fruit — David Rankin of Anchorage

Division 08: Greenhouse Grown or Potted Winter-Sheltered Fruit — Bob Boyer of Anchorage

Division 09: Greenhouse Grown Vegetables — Mary Harris of Wasilla

Division 10: Largest Garden Crop, Herbs, Grains, or Vegetables — J. D. Megchelsen of Nikiski

Division 11: Outdoor Grown Vegetables – Junior, ages 17 and under — Jack Matlock of Wasilla

Division 12: Outdoor Grown Vegetables — Manuel Bautista-Garcia of Anchorage

Division 13: Potatoes — Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer

Division 14: Garden Display – Adult — Valley Garden Club and Carol Helper of Wasilla

Division 15: Garden Display – Junior, ages 17 and under — Nathanael and Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 16: Veg Heads – Junior, ages 6 through 12 — American Charter Academy – Mrs. Baker’s 6th grade class of Wasilla

Division 16: Veg Heads – Open — Jullie Starr of Wasilla

Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior, ages 6 through 12 — Kenley Maxwell of Palmer

Division 17: Largest Zucchini – Junior, ages 13 through 17 — Jack Matlock of Wasilla

Flowers Department

Division 01: Perennials and Biennials — Pat Tremaine of Palmer

Division 02: Annuals – A-M — Alison Nore of Anchorage

Division 03: Annuals – N-Z — Alison Nore of Anchorage

Division 04: Gladioli — Charles Crutchfield of Palmer

Division 05: Trees and Shrubs — Pat Tremaine of Palmer

Division 06: Roses — Crystal Shoup of Wasilla

Division 07: Tuberous Begonias — Penelope Wingo of Big Lake

Division 08: Lilies — Melinda Hemmer of Palmer

Division 09: Dahlias — Melinda Hemmer of Palmer

Division 10: Collections — Les Tremaine of Palmer

Division 11: Container Grown Plants — Grown for Bloom — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer

Division 12: Artistic Design, Open — Meredith Abbett of Eagle River

Division 13: Artistic Design, Senior, 65 — Camille Williams of Anchorage

Division 14: Junior, ages 12 and under — Kaia Malay of Wasilla

Division 15: Junior, ages 13 thru 17 — Ariel Olson of Palmer

Poultry Department

Division 04: Chicken, Bantam Breeds — Leah Hagee of Chugiak

Division 07: Miscellaneous (Pheasant) — Saviona Taylor of Anchorage

Rabbits Department

Division 03: Crossbreed Rabbits — Aidan Siegel of Wasilla

Division 04: Cavy/Guinea Pigs — Randy Cler of Wasilla

Division 05: Meat — Randy Cler of Wasilla

Baked Goods Department

C & H Sugar Special Award

Open, 1st Place — Michelle Hamrick of Anchorage

Open, 2nd Place — Loura Basse of Anchorage

Open, 3rd Place — Lori Orenich of Beavercreek, Ohio

Junior, 1st Place — Owen Manley of Palmer

Junior, 2nd Place — Ashley Baker of Wasilla

Junior, 3rd Place — Alicia Littlejohn of Chugiak

Crops Department — First Entry

Best of Show — David Rankin of Anchorage

Judge’s Choice — Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer

Alaska Mill Feed & Garden Supply Special Award

Division 14 Champion — Carol Helpler of Wasilla

Division 15 Champion — Nathanael and Anna Warta of Palmer

Division 7, Class 3, First Place —Dan Elliott of Wasilla

Division 7, Class 11, First Place — David Rankin of Anchorage

Division 7, Class 12, First Place — Nancy Moore of Big Lake

Division 13 Champion — Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer

Junior Division 11 Champion — Jack Matlock of Wasilla

Colony Greenhouse Special Award

Junior Division 15 Champion — Nathanael and Anna Warta of Palmer

Dearborn Farm Special Award

Division 13 Champion — Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club Special Award

Jr. Div. 16/Class 2, Outstanding Entry — American Charter Academy – Mrs. Baker’s 6th grade class of Wasilla

Valley Garden Club Special Award

Junior Division 3, Outstanding Entry — Anna Warta of Palmer

Junior Division 4, Outstanding Entry — Anna Warta of Palmer

Junior Division 5, Outstanding Entry — Anna Warta of Palmer

Pat Newcomb’s Award

Judge’s Choice —Debra Tidwell Haught of Palmer

Wildflower Garden Club Special Award

Division 17, First Place – Junior 6-12 — Kenley Maxwell of Palmer

Division 17, Second Place – Junior 6-12 — Jadyn Collier of Palmer

Division 17, Third Place – Junior 6-12 —Aden Godin of Wasilla

Division 17, First Place – Junior 13-17 — Jack Matlock of Wasilla

Flowers Department

Best of Show – Second Entry — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer

Judge’s Choice — Alison Nore of Anchorage

Bering Sea Traders Special Award

Division 14, Class 10 Champion — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Bushes Bunches Prize

Purest White Flower Contest — Lisa Johnson of Palmer

Colony Greenhouse Special Award

Division 14 Champion — Kaia Malay of Wasilla

Division 15 Champion — Ariel Olson of Palmer

Go Petroleum Special Award

Division 8 Champion — Melinda Hemmer of Palmer

HeartReach Pregnancy Center Special Award

Division 9 Champion — Melinda Hemmer of Palmer

Joyce Larson Prize

Bouquet for Grandma Contest — Heather Pendergrass of Palmer

Julia Milam Special Award

Division 11/Class 17 – Super Succulent — Michelle Adeszko of Palmer

Mat-Su Master Gardener’s Club

Division 14/Class 9 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Division 14/Class 10 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Claire Faulkner of Anchorage

Division 15/Class 9 Juniors Outstanding Entry — Cole Faulkner of Anchorage

Pat Tremaine Special Award

Division 6 Champion — Crystal Shoup of Wasilla

Poultry Department

Best of Show – Second Entry — Isaac Kuenning of Wasilla

Non Perishable Departments – Division Champions

Art Department

Division 01: Art – A: Junior, ages 8 and under — Ethan Stone of Wasilla

Division 01: Art - B: Junior, ages 9 through 13 — Sommer Florian of Wasilla

Division 01: Art - C: Junior, ages 14 through 17 — Natasha Vinzant of Wasilla

Division 01: Art - P: Professional — Rose Hendrickson of Palmer

Division 01: Art – Open — Zane Burgess of Eagle River

Arts & Crafts Department

Division 01: Paper & Papier-Mâché – A: Junior 12 & under — Destinee Liston of Anchorage

Division 01: Paper & Papier-Mâché – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Kaelan Paulson of Anchorage

Division 01: Paper & Papier-Mâché – Open — Eva Blurton of Anchorage

Division 02: Beadwork – C: Seniors 65+ — Judie Kotongan of Unalakleet

Division 02: Beadwork – Open — Zoe L. Schneider of Anchorage

Division 03: Dough Art, Clay – A: Junior 12 & under — Niamh Johnson of Wasilla

Division 03: Dough Art, Clay – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Madeline Kudyba of Kenai

Division 03: Dough Art, Clay – Open — Deborah Harkins of Palmer

Division 04: Jewelry – Open — Kim Johnson of Anchorage

Division 05: Themed Holidays and Celebrations – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Isabella Bako of Anchorage

Division 05: Themed Holidays and Celebrations – C: Seniors 65+ — Jackie Musgrave of Anchorage

Division 05: Themed Holidays and Celebrations – Open — Debbie Schuetter of Palmer

Division 06: Model – A: Junior 12 & under — Carter Schroeder of Anchorage

Division 06: Model – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — James B. Wright of Palmer

Division 06: Model – C: Seniors 65+ — Patrick Durand of Wasilla

Division 06: Model – Open — Richard B. Allen of Palmer

Division 07: Cultural, Native, American Arts – A: Junior 12 & under — Kathryn McKean of Anchorage

Division 07: Cultural, Native, American Arts – C: Seniors 65+ — Jeannie Wooderson of Palmer

Division 08: Natural Items – C: Seniors 65+ — Bill Lance of Eagle River

Division 08: Natural Items – Open — Angela Goodwin of Wasilla

Division 09: Miscellaneous – A: Junior 12 & under — Kaylynn Zagyva of Wasilla

Division 09: Miscellaneous – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Quin Musgrave of Indian

Division 09: Miscellaneous – C: Seniors 65+ — Bill D. Burk of Anchorage

Division 09: Miscellaneous – Open — Eva Blurton of Anchorage

Division 10: Glass – Open — Lydia Lance of Wasilla

Division 11: Decorative Painting – A: Junior 12 & under — Ivy Turinsky of Anchorage

Division 11: Decorative Painting – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Laura Marie Perry of Chugiak

Division 11: Decorative Painting – C: Seniors 65+ — Dan Blair of Wasilla

Division 12: Flowers, Wreath – C: Seniors 65+ — Joyce Elliston of Anchorage

Division 13: Basket, Box, Tray – C: Seniors 65+ — Margaret Brockman of Wasilla

Division 13: Basket, Box, Tray – Open — Lucinda Durham of Talkeetna

Division 15: Hanging Items – A: Junior 12 & under — Sierra Wake of Wasilla

Division 15: Hanging Items – C: Seniors 65+ — Sherry Hartung of Anchorage

Division 16: Recycled Items – A: Junior 12 & under — Nathan Kristrich of Palmer

Division 16: Recycled Items – Open — Colleen Wake of Wasilla

Division 17: Metal – A: Junior 12 & under — McKenna Goodie of Palmer

Division 17: Metal – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Kayla Rose Martin of Wasilla

Division 17: Metal – C: Seniors 65+ — Carl Vernon of Anchorage

Division 17: Metal – Open — Skip Ruetter of Fritz Creek, Homer

Division 18: Embellished Arts – A: Junior 12 & under — Alexi N. Florian of Wasilla

Division 18: Embellished Arts – Open — Lisa Wirsbinske of Wasilla

Division 20: Plastic & Plaster – B: Juniors 13 – 17 — Natasha Vinzant of Wasilla

Division 20: Plastic & Plaster – C: Seniors 65+ — Perry Christie of Anchorage

Division 20: Plastic & Plaster – Open — Terrie Pinney of Palmer

Division 22: Dolls – Open — Linda Berget of Palmer

Division 23: Doll Clothing – Open — Maria Jeansonne of Talkeetna

Division 24: Doll House & Furniture – Open — Phyllis Watts of Wasilla

Division 26: Fair Theme: “75 Years and Growin’” – A: Junior 12 & under — Dawson Mason of Eagle River

Canning Department

Division 01: Junior – 12 and under — Owen Manley of Palmer

Division 02: Junior – 13 through 17 — Ellie Butikofer of Palmer

Division 03: Jelly — Susie Hayes of Palmer

Division 04: Preserve — Nicole Putnam of Anchorage

Division 05: Conserve — Nicole Bendle of Wasilla

Division 06: Jam — Melanie San Angelo of Anchorage

Division 07: Juice — Nancy Eberle of Anchorage

Division 08: Syrup, Sauce, Blossom Honey — Luke Short of Wasilla

Division 09: Sugar-Free — Janice Anderson of Anchorage

Division 10: Chutney, Relish — Mary Jean McEvoy of Wasilla

Division 11: Vinegar, Oils — Gloria Wilson of Wasilla

Division 12: Pickles — Shirlee Rauth of Anchorage

Division 13: Vegetables — Gloria Gale of Palmer

Division 14: Fruit — Elizabeth Blair of Anchorage

Division 15: Dried Food — Nancy Eberle of Anchorage

Division 16: Meat — Nancy Eberle of Anchorage

Division 17: Seafood — Gwen Erickson of Anchorage

Clay Arts Department

Division 01: Ceramics – A: Juniors 5 & under — Kayden Faraci of Wasilla

Division 01: Ceramics – B: Juniors 6 – 12 — Nathan Quick Wright of Anchorage

Division 01: Ceramics – P: Professional — Ruthann Conn of Wasilla

Division 01: Ceramics – Open — Terry Morache of Willow

Division 02: Low-Fire Clay Pottery – P: Professional — Julie Conn of Wasilla

Division 04: Stoneware Pottery – Open — Valerie Moeller of Eagle River

Division 05: China Painting – B: Juniors 6 – 12 — Shona Taylor of Chugiak

Division 05: China Painting – D: Seniors 65+ — Tiiu K. Elizarde of Palmer

Division 05: China Painting – P: Professional — Stephanie Taylor of Chugiak

Division 05: China Painting – Open — Eva L. Stovall of Anchor Point

Fiber & Fleece Department

Division 01: Clothing – Open — Sherry Rogers of Eagle River

Division 02: Yardage – Open — Beverly Bronner of Eagle River

Division 04: Rug – Open — Michelle Overstreet of Wasilla

Division 05: Tapestry – Groups — Bonnie Tisler of Anchorage

Division 06: Clothing or Household – Open — Julie Carter of Anchorage

Division 07: Bobbin Lace – Open — Lynn Densitt of Anchorage

Division 08: Commercial and/or Hand-carded Fibers, Rovings, and Batts – Open — Deb Frost of Wasilla

Division 09: Hand-prepared Fibers – Open — Carol Johnson of Wasilla

Division 10: Commercially prepared Fibers – Open — Amy Durgeloh of Palmer

Division 11: Designer, Novelty – Open — Carol Johnson of Wasilla

Division 12: Collections – Open — Sherry Rogers of Eagle River

Division 13: Spindle Spinning – Open — Marjorie McLaren of Anchorage

Division 15: Synthetic Dyes – Open — Jamie Keller of Palmer

Division 16: Hand Knitted/Handspun – Open — Alice Scherp of Big Lake

Division 19: Woven, Combo Commercial/Handspun – Open — Gayle Andrus of Anchorage

Division 20: Knitted, Combo Commercial/Handspun – Open — Becky Oviatt of Palmer

Division 23: Felted Knitted or Crochet – Open — Sandy Sanford of Anchorage

Division 26: Felted Needle – B: Junior 13 – 17 — Liza Kercher of Wasilla

Division 26: Felted Needle – Open — Cathy Poppert of Wasilla

Division 27: Transformation of Cloth Dyeing, Batik, Resist, Printing, Beading – Open — Sandy Winfree of Anchorage

Division 30: Handmade Spinning and Weaving Tools – Open — Susan Whiton of Willow

Division 31: Wool, White Fleece - B: Junior 13 – 17 — Liza Kercher of Wasilla

Division 31: Wool, White Fleece – Open — Ellen Kane of Wasilla

Division 35: Exotic Animal Fibers – Open — Eva Blurton of Anchorage

Handwork & Needlework Department

Division 01: Crochet – Afghans – A: Junior 12 & Under

Alexandria Bako of Anchorage

Division 01: Crochet – Afghans – B: Junior 13 – 17

Libby Rempel of Palmer

Division 01: Crochet – Afghans – C: Senior 65+

Yvonne Reed of Wasilla

Division 01: Crochet – Afghans – Open

Ella Abe of Palmer

Division 02: Crochet – Accessories – Open

Virginia Vandergare of Anchorage

Division 03: Crochet – Apparel – C: Senior 65+

Joan Tower of Palmer

Division 03: Crochet – Apparel – Open

Shawnalee Whitney of Anchorage

Division 04: Crochet – Baby Items – B: Junior 13 – 17

Alexandria Bako of Anchorage

Division 04: Crochet – Baby Items – C: Senior 65+

Dee Gratrix of Palmer

Division 04: Crochet – Baby Items – Open

Shawnalee Whitney of Anchorage

Division 05: Crochet – Centerpieces – B: Junior 13 – 17

Alexandria Bako of Anchorage

Division 05: Crochet – Centerpieces – C: Senior 65+

Jackie Smith of Anchorage

Division 05: Crochet – Centerpieces – Open

Joann Almdale of Palmer

Division 06: Crochet – Household Goods or Holiday – Open

Brenda Fox of Palmer

Division 07: Hand Knitting - Accessories – Open

Linda Rudolph of Palmer

Division 08: Hand Knitting - Apparel – Open

Carolyn Wuttke of Anchorage

Division 09: Hand Knitting - Baby Items – C: Senior 65+

Laurel Crabbs of Palmer

Division 09: Hand Knitting - Baby Items – Open

Amity Chase of Eagle River

Division 10: Hand Knitting - Beading – C: Senior 65+

Janet Filo of Wasilla

Division 11: Hand Knitting – Non Traditional Fibers – Open

Lynne Duncan of Eagle River

Division 14: Embroidery – P: Professional

Ellen F. Godfrey of Palmer

Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch - Pictures – C: Senior 65+

Amy Pope of Anchorage

Division 15: Counted Cross Stitch - Pictures – Open

Peggy Rotan of Anchorage

Division 16: Counted Cross Stitch - Other – B: Junior 13 – 17

Rebecca Stableford of Anchorage

Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking – C: Senior 65+

Vosie Heaton of Wasilla

Division 18: Latch Hook/Traditional Rug Hooking – Open

Monique Stowers of Anchorage

Division 19: Needlepoint – Open

Kristie Sutton of Anchorage

Division 20: Plastic Canvas – C: Senior 65+

Linda Jennings of Palmer

Norva Crosby of Wasilla

Division 22: Found Art from Recycled Materials – Open

Debra Lighthart of Wasilla

Division 23: Novice – Open

Dana Hills of Willow

Division 24: Original Design/Mixed Media – Open

MaryAnn Campbell-Wick of Talkeetna

Honey & Beekeeping Department

Division 01: Honey and Other Bee Products — Diane Bee of Trapper Creek

Division 02: Honey and Other Bee Products — Junior, ages 12 and under — Georgea Cowan of Wasilla

Division 03: Honey and Other Bee Products — Junior, ages 13 to 17 — Thatcher Lane of Anchorage

Photography Department

Division 01: Photography – A: Junior 12 & under — Reese Qualls of Palmer

Division 01: Photography – B: Junior 13 – 17 — Anna Claire Klusewitz of Eagle River

Division 01: Photography – P: Professional — Cherie Shirey of Eagle River

Division 01: Photography – Open — Nicole Gaunt of Anchorage

Quilts Department

Division 01: Bed Quilts, M

Home brew beer sits on display at the Alaska State Fair. Robert DeBerry
Home brew beer sits on display at the Alaska State Fair. Robert DeBerry
Award ribbons hang across a horse stall at the Alaska State Fair
equestrian event. Robert DeBerry
Award ribbons hang across a horse stall at the Alaska State Fair equestrian event. Robert DeBerry
Alaska State Fair Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off winner Steve Hubecek
checks his cabbage before sending it to the scales for the official
weigh-in. Robert DeBerry
Alaska State Fair Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off winner Steve Hubecek checks his cabbage before sending it to the scales for the official weigh-in. Robert DeBerry
Callie Willis gets her rope around the horns during the team
roping event at the Alaska State Fair Rodeo. Robert DeBerry
Callie Willis gets her rope around the horns during the team roping event at the Alaska State Fair Rodeo. Robert DeBerry

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