4-H Fair Results
2025 La Salle County,
Bureau County & Marshall-Putnam
Counties 4-H Fairs
Letter from Extension County Director
After spending ten years as a 4-H member in my youth, this was my first year as a 4-H mom. It’s a busy role, so a special shout out to all the 4-H parents and guardians who made sure your kids made it to the meetings, helped with fundraisers, navigated zsuites and fair entry, and made sure all those projects make it to the shows in great condition. Also, thanks to the extension program coordinators who showed all the parents and guardians so much patience when we had questions about projects and registration. I know I had lots of questions about the process.
I hope you were able to spend some time at least one show to see the hard work of the 4-H members, the volunteers and staff. While the shows are the culmination of the 4-H year, 4-H is year-round. There are many Special Interest (SPIN) clubs, afterschool programs, and standalone programming that goes on throughout the year. 4-H also works with our Master Gardener/Master Naturalist and SNAP-Ed programming. The cross programming allows us to reach more people and provide awareness of the variety of programming Extension can provide.
If you have enjoyed visiting the shows this summer, please encourage a young person to join a local 4-H club. Participation can begin as early as 5 years old as a Cloverbud or a community club member at 8 years old. Contact your local extension office if you are unsure of the clubs available in your area. Enrollment is open throughout the year, so any time is a good time to join 4-H!
You may also consider a donation to your local extension office. We appreciate our local donors who make our programs a reality. We use donations for program supplies, 4-H trophies, SPecial INterest (SPIN) programs, STEM
activities, after school programs, and so much more for our youth. 4-H does not just happen at the fair. Our staff are involved in their counties all year! Local donations are also matched by the state, so your dollar goes farther!
We could not have the 4-H fair without the help of many, many volunteers. We have hundreds of volunteers donating their time, interests, and talents to 4-H each year. We thank all the 4-H families, 4-H Community Club leaders, SPIN Club leaders, 4-H Project Superintendents, 4-H Fair judges, Home and Community Education Association members, fair boards, and everyone else who works with us to support our local youth throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.
Thank you to everyone who made the 2025 4-H Fairs a success! A special thank you to all the Extension staff who work very hard to make the fairs look effortless. So much goes on before and after the fair to provide the youth with the best week possible. I’m very proud of the work they do all year, but especially during the summer months.
In kindness, Erin Orwig University of Illinois Extension Extension County Director
Scan the QR code below to go to the Illinois Extension website
July 10-12: Bureau County 4-H Show at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton
July 10-13: LaSalle County 4-H Show at the LaSalle County Fairgrounds in Ottawa
July 21-24: Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds in Henry
Contact the following to learn more about 4-H and to enroll for the new program year starting in September:
• Bureau County Extension O ce, Princeton: 815-875-2878, call Sarah Poignant, 4-H Program Coordinator
• LaSalle County Extension O ce, Ottawa: 815-433-0707, call Toni Pienta, 4-H Program Coordinator
• Marshall-Putnam Extension O ce, Henry: 309-364-2356, call: Anne Scheel, 4-H Program Coordinator
• Link to Bureau County 2024 4-H Fair Photos: @bureaucounty4-H
• Link to LaSalle County 2024 4-H Show Photos: @LaSalleCounty4-H
• Link to Marshall-Putnam 2024 4-H Show Photos: @MarshallPutnamil4-H
University of Illinois Extension Locations:
Bureau County Extension O ce Becker Professional Suites 850 Thompson Street Princeton, IL 61356 815-875-2878
La Salle County Extension O ce 1689 North 31st Road Ottawa, IL 61350 815-433-0707
Marshall – Putnam Extension O ce 509 Front Street Henry, IL 61537 309-364-2356
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Eoin Rickey (right), Marcos Hagenbuch (center) and Grant Passwater compete in the watermelon eating contest sponsored by the South Prairie Pioneer 4-H Club at the 2025 La Salle County 4-H Fair.
2025 Bureau County State Delegates and Alternates
The 2025 Bureau County 4-H Fair was held July 10th -12th at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton. This culminating event allows 4-H members to showcase their skills in over 200 different project areas.
The 4-H Fair is made possible through the hard work of dedicated leaders, volunteers, project superintendents, and judges. University of Illinois Extension staff extends a thank you to these individuals.
BUREAU COUNTY OPEN DOOR
Delegates:
Warren Mott: Visual Arts: Glass, Carson Bullington: Creative Writing
Grant Hardy: Foods Nutrition: Cooking 301, Computer Science: Advanced Programming, Horticulture: Vegetable/Fruit Display, Nature: Exploring Your Environment 1, Electricity 3, Consumer Education: Financial Future 2 Advanced
Heath Hardy: Tractor A, Horticulture: Vegetable/Fruit Display
Lydia Hardy: Veterinary Science
Lily Simpson: Clothing and Textiles: Sewing 2, Nature: Wildlife 1, Babysitting Display
Brady Peach: Crops: Corn Quinnlyn Peach: Foods Nutrition:
Food Preservation
Karlie Schultz: Clothing and Textile: Sewing 3, Shopping In Style
Alternates:
CLARION COMETS
Delegates:
Raegan Peterson: Civic Engagement 1
Jolee Leffelman: Visual Arts: Plastic
Aiden Robinson: Photography 3, Video/Film: Short Story/Narrative, Visual Arts: Metal
Lily Petersen: Visual Arts: 3-D
Design/Mixed Media, Intercultural: Passport to the World, Individual, Visual Arts: 2-D Paper, Babysitting Display
Raegan Petersen: Geology: Pebble Pups 2
Olivia Ultch: Interior Design: Beginning, Visual Arts: 3-D Paper
Harper Hansen: Woodworking 2
Alternates:
Harper Hansen: Civic Engagement 1
Jack Leffelman: Woodworking 3
Jolee Leffelman: Visual Arts: Wood
Liam Robinson: Photo Editing
Aiden Robinson: Photography 2
Michaela Noder: Photography 2
LIBERTY
Delegates:
Addie Donovan: Animal Science 1
Colbie Cole: Animal Science 1
Hayden Lewis: Nature: Sportfishing 2, Visual Arts: Scrapbooking: Advanced
Jayde Lewis: Visual Arts: Scrapbooking Advanced
Hunter Cole: Foods Nutrition: Cooking 101
Lauren Stanton: Woodworking 1
Alternates:
Lauren Stanton: Interior Design: Beginning, Animal Science 2
Jayde Lewis: Woodworking 2, Animal Science 2
Addie Donovan: 3-D Design/Mixed Media
MANLIUS BOYS AND GIRLS
Delegates:
Lydia Edlefson: Civic Engagement Group, Foods Nutrition: Cooking 101, Food Science: Global Gourmet, Babysitting Video Tutorial
Natalie Edlefson: Civic Engagement Group, Clothing and Textile: Clothing 2, Shopping In Style, Food Science 1-4, Interior Design: Beginning, Cody Galassi: Civic Engagement Group
Dakota Galassi: Civic Engagement Group, Foods Nutrition: Cooking 201, Visual Arts: Fiber
Ashlynn DePatis: Chalk/Carbon/ Pigment on Paper (Division B)
Audra Wasilewski: Geology: Rock Hounds 1, Horticulture: Floriculture B
Alternates:
Owen Cady: Crops: Corn, 3-D Design/Mixed Media-Diorama
Lydia Edlefson: Clothing and Textile: Sewing 1
Dakota Galassi: Visual Arts: 3-D Paper
SHEFFIELD CLUB
Delegates:
Michaela Noder: Visual Arts: Nature, Photo Editing, Visual Arts: Food Decorating Beginning, Crops: Corn, Small Engines
Miranda Noder: Entomology 2
Morgan Dowacter: Photography 1, Foods Nutrition: Cooking 101, Entomology Beekeeping 1
Tyler Frese: Horticulture: Floriculture C
Alternates:
Miranda Noder: Visual Arts: Nature, Visual Arts: Food Decorating Beginning, Clothing and Textiles: Sewing 1
Braylee Vujakovich: Nature: Sportfishing 1
WALNUT WINNERS
Delegates:
Sariah Brewster: Visual Arts: Heritage Arts
Paisley Weidel: Nature: Wildlife 1
Ava Espinoza: Horticulture: Floriculture B
Alternates:
Elaina Sanders: Chalk/Carbon/ Pigment on Canvas (Division A),
Creative Writing, Visual Arts: Food Decorating Advanced, Shopping In Style
Paisley Brewster: Visual Arts: Heritage Arts
WESTERN WINNING WONDERS
Delegates:
Jase Blake: Chalk/Carbon/Pigment on Canvas (Division A),
Bennett Carter: Visual Arts Wood, Electricity 1
Josephine Rupp: Visual Arts: Food Decorating Intermediate
Alternates:
Vivienne Rupp: Chalk/Carbon/ Pigment on Paper (Division B) Zearing
ZEARING
Delegates:
Mary Strack: Crops: Soybeans
Blake Miller: 3-D Design/Mixed Media-Diorama
Levi Nicoli: Aerospace: Model Rocketry
Alternates:
Levi Nicoli: Clothing and Textiles: Sewing, Intercultural: Passport to the World Individual
Blake Miller: Visual Arts: Fiber
2025 Bureau County 4-H
Livestock Special Awards
MARKET BEEF
Grand Champion
Zac Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion
Josie Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Champion Shorthorn
Josie Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Champion Angus
Grant Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Champion Crossbred
Zac Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
Senior Beef Showmanship
Toby Behrends of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Intermediate Beef Showmanship
Josie Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP
Heath Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Reserve Senior Beef Showmanship (15-18)
Bella Fischer of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
RESERVE INTERMEDIATE BEEF SHOWMANSHIP (11-14)
Grant Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Reserve Junior Beef Showmanship (8-10)
Dawn Schafer of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
CATTLEMAN AWARDS
1st Place 4-H Rate of Gain Beef
Isabella Fischer of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
2nd Place 4-H Rate of Gain Beef
Jonathan Martin of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
3rd Place 4-H Rate of Gain Beef
Joshua Martin of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
4th Place 4-H Rate of Gain Beef
Braden Fischer of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
5th Place 4-H Rate of Gain Beef
Josie Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
BREEDING BEEF
Champion Angus Female
Lance Monier of Open Door 4-H Club
Champion Hereford
Tucker Schafer of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Champion Other Breed Female
Toby Behrends of Manlius Boys &
Girls 4-H Club
Champion Beef Shorthorn Heifer
Toby Behrends of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Champion Simmental Heifer
Carly Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Champion Bucket Calf
Sadie Klein of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
Champion Miniature Beef
Lance Monier of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Overall Bred and Owned Heifer
Toby Behrends of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Overall Bred and Owned Steer
Grant Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Grand Champion Heifer
Carly Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion Heifer
Toby Behrends of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
HORSE AND PONY
Grand Champion Mare
Mackenzie Sherman of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion Mare
Gabby Carden Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Grand Champion Gelding
Warren Mott of Bureau County Open
Door 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion Gelding
Payton Frueh of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Jr. High Point Performance
Olivia Erjavsek of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Intermediate High Point Performance
Gretchen Carden of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Senior High Point Performance
Payton Frueh of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Jr. High Point Games
Olivia Erjavsek of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Intermediate High Point Games
Gabby Carden of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Senior High Point Games
Mackenzie Sherman of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Jr. Showmanship
Olivia Erjavsek of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Intermediate Showmanship
Warren Mott of Bureau County Open
Door 4-H Club
Advanced Showmanship
Payton Frueh of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Jr. Horsemanship
Olivia Erjavsek of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Intermediate Horsemanship
Warren Mott of Bureau County Open
Door 4-H Club
Senior Horsemanship
Payton Frueh of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
GOATS
Champion Wether
Evan Gabys of Bureau County Open
Door 4-H Club
Champion Market Doe
Khloe Cady of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Champion Dairy Goat
Cody Galassi of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Champion Female Goat
Evan Gabys of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Junior Goat Showmanship
Evan Gabys of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Intermediate Goat Showmanship
Khloe Cady of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Senior Goat Showmanship
Hayden Lewis of Liberty 4-H Club
SHEEP
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Karlie Schultz of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Grand Champion Ram
Warren Mott of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Grand Champion Ewe
Warren Mott of Bureau County Open
Door 4-H Club
Senior Sheep Showmanship
Karlie Schultz of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Intermediate Sheep Showmanship
Warren Mott of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Junior Sheep Showmanship
Dakota Galassi of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
SWINE
Grand Champion Barrow
Ainsley Peterson of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow
Josie Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Champion Purebred Gilt
Payton Frueh of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Reserve Champion Purebred Gilt
Owen Cady of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Champion Commercial Gilt
Eli Erickson of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Reserve Champion Commercial Gilt
Ainsley Peterson of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Grand Champion Pen of Market Swine
Eli Erickson of Bureau County Open
Door 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion Pen
Jack Orwig of Bureau County Open
Door 4-H Club
Champion Overall Gilt
Eli Erickson of Bureau County Open
Door 4-H Club
Reserve Champion Overall Gilt
Parker Frueh of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Senior Market Swine Showmanship
Payton Frueh of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Intermediate Market Swine Showmanship
Parker Frueh of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Junior Market Swine Showmanship
Dawn Schafer of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
POULTRY
Grand Champion Standard
Ciara Schlenz of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Grand Champion Waterfowl
Ciara Schlenz of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Grand Champion Pigeon
Ciara Schlenz of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Grand Champion Bantam
Braxton Williams of Sheffield 4-H Club
PRINCETON AUTO GROUP
RABBITS
Best of Show
Lauren Stanton of Liberty 4-H Club
Champion Mixed Breed Rabbit
Colbie Cole of Liberty 4-H Club
Champion Fancy Rabbit
Lauren Stanton of Liberty 4-H Club
Champion Commercial Rabbit
Colbie Cole of Liberty 4-H Club
Junior Rabbit Showmanship
Lauren Stanton of Liberty 4-H Club
Intermediate Rabbit Showmanship
Trisha Cole of Liberty 4-H Club
Senior Rabbit Showmanship
Hayden Lewis of Liberty 4-H Club
CAT SHOW
Grand Champion – Long Hair
Dakota Galassi of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion – Long hair
Brinley Kloepping of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Grand Champion – Short Hair
Dakota Galassi of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Grand Champion – Kitten
Isabel Johnson of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Reserve Grand Champion – Kitten
Dawn Schafer of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
2025 BUREAU COUNTY 4-H GENERAL
PROJECTS AWARDS
CROPS
Best Soybean Exhibit
Mary Strack of Zearing 4-H Club
Best Corn Exhibit
Brady Peach of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
ELECTRICITY
Best Electricity Exhibit
Grant Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
WOODWORKING
Best Woodworking Exhibit
Aiden Robinson of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
VEGETABLES
Best Junior Vegetable Display
Quinnlyn Peach of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Best Junior Exhibit Vegetable Display
Audra Vohland of Walnut Winners 4-H Club
HORTICULTURE
Best Over-All Horticulture Award
Grant Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Flower Gardening
Best of Show Floriculture A
Karlie Schultz of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Best of Show Floriculture B
Ava Espinoza of Walnut Winners 4-H Club
Best of Show Floriculture C
Tyler Frese of Sheffield 4-H Club
Aerospace
Best Overall Aerospace Exhibit
Levi Nicoli of Zearing 4-H Club
BABYSITTING
Best Babysitting Project
Lily Petersen of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
CLOTHING
Best Intermediate Clothing Model (ages 11-13)
Lily Simpson of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Best Senior Clothing Model (ages 14 & older)
Karlie Schultz of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
Sewing I Best Overall Sewing
Levi Nicoli of Zearing 4-H Club
Sewing I Construction
Miranda Noder of Sheffield 4-H Club
Sewing I- Best Overall Non-Clothing Constructed Article
Dakota Galassi of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Sewing II Best Overall Sewing
Natalie Edlefson of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Sewing II Construction
Lily Simpson of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Sewing III- Best Overall Sewing
Karlie Schultz of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Sewing III Construction
Karlie Schultz of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
Best Overall Shopping in Style Levels 1-6
Karlie Schultz of Bureau County
Open Door 4-H Club
VISUAL ARTS
Best of Show Chalk and Pigment
Ashlynn DePatis of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Best of Show Clay
Vivienne Rupp of Western Winning Wonders 4-H Club
Best of Show Paper
Tyler Frese of Sheffield 4-H Club
Best of Show Glass & Plastic
Bailey Wiggim of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Best of Show Heritage Arts
Sariah Brewster of Walnut Winners 4-H Club
Best of Show Fiber
Dakota Galassi of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
Best
Olivia Ultch of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
PHOTOGRAPHY
Best of Show Photography 1
Morgan Dowacter of Sheffield 4-H Club
Best of Show Photography 2
Michaela Noder of Sheffield 4-H Club
Best of Show Photography 3
Aiden Robinson of Clarion Comets 4-H Club
Best of show Photo Editing
Michaela Noder of Sheffield 4-H Club
FOODS
Best Beginning Food Decorating
Allie Williams of Sheffield 4-H Club
Best Intermediate Food Decorating
Josephine Rupp of Western Winning Wonders 4-H Club
Best Advanced Food Decorating
Elaina Sanders of Walnut Winners 4-H Club
ANIMAL SCIENCE
Best Animal Science Exhibit
Hayden Lewis of Liberty 4-H Club
SMALL ENGINES
Best Small Engines Exhibit
Michaela Noder of Sheffield 4-H Club
PASSPORT TO THE WORLD
Best Passport to the World Exhibit
Levi Nicoli of Zearing 4-H Club
NATURAL RESOURCES
Best Natural Resources Exhibit
Lily Simpson of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
COMPUTER
Best Computer Exhibit
Grant Hardy of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
ENTOMOLOGY
Best Geology Exhibit
Morgan Dowacter of Sheffield 4-H Club
GEOLOGY
Best Geology Exhibit
Audra Wasilewski of Manlius Boys & Girls 4-H Club
FORESTRY
Best Forestry Exhibit
Amethyst Kuhnert of Zearing 4-H Club
PERFORMING ARTS
Best Performing Arts Exhibit
Karlie Schultz of Bureau County Open Door 4-H Club
WELDING
Best Welding Exhibit
Jayde Lewis of Liberty 4-H Club
CLUB DISPLAY
Neatest Display
Western Winning Wonders 4-H Club
Most Original Display
Clarion Comets 4-H Club
Most Eye Appealing Display
Liberty 4-H Club
Overall Best Display
Zearing 4-H Club
2025 Marshall-Putnam County State Fair Delegates and Alternates Announced
The 2025 Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair concluded with great success, offering 4-H members the opportunity to showcase their talents and dedication across more than two hundred project areas. Youth from throughout the county gathered at the fairgrounds to exhibit their hard work, with many aiming for the honor of advancing to the Illinois State Fair, scheduled for August 9, 2025.
This annual event is a highlight of the 4-H year, representing the culmination of months of effort and growth for the participants. From agriculture and animal science to visual arts, photography, food science, and more, the range of projects reflected the wide variety of interests and skills developed by local 4-H youth.
The fair would not be possible without the tremendous support of volunteers who gave their time, expertise, and encouragement. Their behind-the-scenes work ensures that the event runs smoothly, and that each member has a meaningful and rewarding experience.
Congratulations to all the 4-H members who participated in the 2025 Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair. The following members have been selected as State Fair Delegates and Alternates:
AEROSPACE
Delegates:
Gwen Heeley
Chloe Schoepke
Alternates:
Braxton Schoon Gracie Vinyard
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES STEAM
Delegates: Brady Palm
Mackenzie Foster
Lillian Linstrom
Alternates: Kaitlyn Palm
SHOPPING IN
Delegates:
Kiryn Schaer
Grace Miles
Alternates:
Madison Knapp
FOODS AND NUTRITION
Delegates:
Miles Stange
Reese Lenkaitis
HOME AND FAMILY
Family Heritage
Delegate: Kaitlyn Schaer
HEALTH
Delegate:
Samantha Nauman
Horticulture
HORTICULTURE: VEGETABLES, HERBS FRUITS
Delegate:
Kiryn Schaer
Avery Banuat
Alternate:
Maleigha Blunier
Floriculture
Delegate:
Bridget Moodie
Avery Banuat
Alternate:
Avery Stange
MISCELLANEOUS LEADERSHIP
Delegates: Kiryn Schaer
VETERINARY SCIENCE
Delegate:
Jack Stokowski
Alternate:
Avery Banuat
CREATIVE WRITING
Delegates:
Gwen Heeley
Josie Heeley
INTERCULTURAL
Delegate: Reese Lenkaitis
THEATRE ARTS
Delegates: Phoebe Kammer
MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ELECTRICITY
Delegates: Mace Miller
Jackson Nauman
TRACTOR
Jack McGlasson
SMALL ENGINES
Delegate: Mace Miller
VIDEO/FILM
Delegate: Beau Barrow
WOODWORKING
Delegates: Joseph Vinyard
WELDING
Delegates: Gracie Vinyard
NATURAL RESOURCES ENTOMOLOGY
Delegates: Anna Rinaldo
GEOLOGY
Delegate: Evan Applen
FISHING/WILDLIFE
Delegate: Waylon Lindstrom
VISUAL ARTS
FOOD DECORATING
Delegates:
Cadence Breckenridge
Avery Stange
Alternate: Chloe Schoepke
CHALK/CARBON/PIGMENT
Delegates: Hayden Meachum
Avery Schaer
Alternates:
Rachel Eckert
Phoebe Kammer
CLAY
Delegate: Braxton Schoon
Alternate: Eliza Ehnis
Delegate:
Evan Applen
Alternate:
Hayden Meachum
GLASS/PLASTIC
Delegates:
Reese Lenkaitis
Grace Miles
Alternate:
Knox Kennell
Erika Irelan
LEATHER
Delegate:
Chole Schoepke
Alternate:
Braxton Schoon
HERITAGE ARTS
Delegate:
Adalida Lindstrom
Nature
Delegate:
Erika Irelan
Alternate:
Anna McGlasson
PAPER 2D
Delegate:
Daphne Heeley
Alternate:
Bella Hall
3D DESIGN MIXED MEDIA
Delegate:
Jack McGlasson
Alternate: Myles Stange
WOOD
Delegate: Trandon Kays
SCRAPBOOKING
Delegates:
Kinzley Keller
Madison Knapp
Alternate: Kaitlyn Palm
YOU CAN QUILT
Delegate: Kinzley Keller
PHOTOGRAPHY
PHOTOGRAPHY
Delegate:
Myles Stange
Hayden Meachum
Smantha Nauman
Alternate:
Ella Wier
Samantha Nauman
DOG
Best Overall Dog Care
Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers
Best Overall Dog Obedience
Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers
Junior Dog Showmanship
Sandra Hussemann of LW Achievers
Sr. Dog Showmanship
Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers
Bes of Show Fun Class
Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers
Best of Show Costume Class
Sandra Hussemann
RABBIT
Best Market Pen of Rabbits
Mackenzie Foster of Bennington Go Getters
Reserve Champion Market Pen of Rabbits
Kameron Kolb of Bennington Go
Getters
Best of Show Purebred Rabbit
Anna McGlasson of Steuben Rangers
Best of Opposite Sex Purebred Rabbit
Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers
Best of Show Pet Class
Kameron Kolb of Bennington Go Getters
Reserve Best of Show Pet Class
Miranda Foster of Bennington Go Getters
Outstanding Rabbit Care
Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers
Beginning Rabbit Showmanship
Kameron Kolb of Bennington Go Getters
Senior Rabbit Showmanship
Cadence Breckenridge of Lostant Leaders
POULTRY
Best of Show Overall Poultry
Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers
Junior Poultry Showmanship
Evan Applen of Bell LW Achievers
Senior Poultry Showmanship
Lilly Breckenridge of Bell Lostant
Leaders
Best of Show Egg Production
Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers
Illinois’ longest operating lumberyard continues to thrive along Peru’s historic riverfront. Maze Lumber has been providing top quality building materials to Illinois Valley contractors and homeowners for over 177 years, still owned by the founding fathers (Maze).
Located in a 15,000-square foot showroom and office, we offer building materials for the modern home as well as a full line of the traditional lumber items used in home building, commercial construction, and industrial applications. Our experienced sales staff takes pride in their ability to provide knowledgeable assistance along with prompt delivery at reasonable prices.
Grand Champion Barrow
Rory Smith of Saratoga Leadaways
Reserve Grand Champion Barrow
Morgan Blunier of Steuben Rangers
Grand Champion Purebred Gilt
Kinzley Keller of P.C. Progressors
Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt
Kayden Eilts of LW Achievers
Grand Champion Pair of Barrows
Lane Kocher of Saratoga Leadaways
Grand Champion Pair of Gilts
Rachel Eckert of Henry Guys and Gals
Grand Champion Pair of Crossbred Gilts
Lucas Palm of Bennington Go Getters
Junior Swine Showmanship
Jack Stokowski of Bennington Go Getters
Senior Swine Showmanship
Rachel Eckert of Henry Guys and Gals
GOAT
Grand Champion Dairy Doe
Mackenzie Foster of Bennington Go Getters
Grand Champion Dair Wether
Gracie Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers
Grand Champion Meat Doe
Jacey Endress of Steuben Rangers
Grand Champion Meat Wether
Jacey Endress of Steuben Rangers
Grand Champion Pygmy Doe
Kendra Story of P.C. Progressors
Champion Pygmy Wether
Mackenzie Foster of Bennington Go Getters
Junior Goat Showmanship
Benjamin Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers
Senior Goat Showmanship
Jacey Endress of Steuben Rangers
SHEEP
Grand Champion Ram
Kaitylyn Palm of Benington Go Getters
Grand Champion Ewe
Kameron Kolb of Bennington Go
Getters
Grand Champion Market Lamb
Ryan Senko of P.C. Progressors
Junior Sheep Showmanship
Emry Conroy of Bennington Go Getters
Senior Sheep Showmanship
Kellen Conroy of P.C. Progressors
BEEF
Grand Champion Steer
Carter Keller of P.C. Progressors
Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Lane Kocher of Saratoga Leadaways
Grand Champion Female
Ryan Carlson of Henry Guys and Gals
Reserve Grand Champion Female
Noah Miles of Bennington Go Getters
Beef Premiere Winner
Jacey Endress of Steuben Rangers
Reserve Beef Premiere Winner
Lane Kocher of Saratoga Leadaways
Senior Beef Showmanship
Cooper Hattan of Steuben Rangers
Junior Beef Showmanship
Noah Miles of Bennington Go Getters
Supreme Showmanship
Sara Shawback of LW Achievers
Champion Bred and Owned Heifer
Braden Hahn of Bennington Go Getters
Champion M-P Raised Steer
Lane Kocher of Saratoga Leadaways
Beef Club Group Award
Bennington Go Getters
DAIRY
Grand Champion Dairy Female
Reese Lenkaitis of P.C. Progressors
Dairy Showmanship
Reese Lenkaitis of P.C. Progressors
HORSE AND PONY
Grand Champion Horse
Mackenzie Horton of P.C. Progressors
Grand Champion Pony
Lucy Stiver of Bell Plain Hustlers
Junior Showmanship
Mirada Foster of Bennington Go Getters
Senior Showmanship
Makenzie Horton of P.C. Progressors
Champion Showmanship
Tristen Catton of Saratoga Leadaways
Jr. Horsemanship
Lucy Stivers of Bell Plain Hustlers
Sr. Horsemanship
Tristan Catton of Saratoga Leadaways
Horse Costume Class
Makenzie Horton of PC Progressors
MISCELLANEOUS
Outstanding Creative Writing
Alexis Matter of Bennington Go Getters
Outstanding Passport to the World
Bridget Moodie of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Leadership
Kiryn Schaer of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Veterinary Science
Jack Stokowski of Bennington Go Getters
FOODS AND NUTRITION
Senior Champion Cook
Chloe Schoepke of LW Achievers
Junior Champion Cook
Avery Banuat of LW Achievers
Outstanding Food & Nutrition
Miles Stange of LW Achievers
Outstanding Food & Nutrition
Reese Lenkaitis of P.C. Progressors
CLOTHING AND TEXTILES
Outstanding STEAM I
Brady Palm of Bennington Go Getters
Outstanding STEAM II
Mackenzie Foster of Bennington Go Getters
Outstanding STEAM III
Lillian Linstrom of Saratoga Leadaways
Outstanding Shopping in Style
Kiryn Schaer of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Junior Model
Madison Knapp of P.C. Progressors
Outstanding Senior Model
Claire Peterson of LW Achievers
Rhonda Downey Memorial Best
Overall Sewing and Textiles
Lilliana Lindstrom of Saratoga Leadaways
HORTICULTURE/CROPS
Outstanding Horticulture/Crops Exhibit
Avery Banuat of LW Achievers
Outstanding Horticulture/Crops Exhibit
Chloe Schoepke of LW Achievers
Outstanding Horticulture/Crops Exhibit
Kaitlyn Schaer of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Horticulture/Crops Exhibit
Avery Schaer of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Horticulture/Crops Exhibit
Bridget Moodie of Steuben Rangers
VISUAL
ARTS
Outstanding Computer Generated Art
Evan Applen of LW Achievers
Outstanding Glass
Knox Kennell of LW Achievers
Outstanding Nature
Erika Irelan of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Wood
Trandon Kays of Bell Plain Hustlers
Outstanding Chalk/Carbon/Pigment
Adalida Lindstrom of Saratoga Leadaways
Outstanding Chalk/Carbon/Pigment
Anna McGlasson of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Scrapbooking
Madison Knapp of P.C. Progressors
Outstanding Paper 2D
Daphne Heeley of Saratoga Leadaways
Best Overall Photography Exhibit
Hayden Meachum of Saratoga Leadaways
Best Overall Photo Editing
Samantha Nauman of Henry Guys and Gals
Outstanding Beginning Photography Exhibit
Kinzley Keller of P.C. Progressors
Best Novice Food Decorating
Kallie Kennel of LW Achievers
Best Intermediate Food Decorating
Avery Stange of LW Achievers
Best Advance Food Decorating
Cadence Breckenridge of Lostant Leaders
HOME AND FAMILY
Outstanding Home and Family Exhibit
Samantha Nauman of Henry Guys and Gals
Outstanding Home and Family Exhibit
Avery Schaer of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Home and Family Exhibit
Madison Knapp of P.C. Progressors
NATURAL RESOURCES
Outstanding Natural Resources and Environment
Waylon Lindstrom of Saratoga Leadaways
Outstanding Natural Resources and Environment
Anna Rinaldo of Bell Plain Hustlers
Outstanding Natural Resources and Environment
Ben Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers
Brandon Phillips Memorial Award
Best Overall Natural Resources Exhibit
Evan Applen of LW Achievers
AEROSPACE
Outstanding Aerospace
Braxton Schoon of LW Achievers
Outstanding Aerospace
Brady Palm and Bennington Go Getters
Outstanding Aerospace
Gracie Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers
Outstanding Rocket Launch
Braxton Schoon of LW Achievers
MECHANICAL SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
Christopher Miller Outstanding Mechanical Science and Technology Award
Gracie Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers
Outstanding Mechanical Science & Technology Exhibit
Joseph Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers
Outstanding Mechanical Science & Technology Exhibit
Beau Barrow of Wenona Highlighters
Outstanding Mechanical Science & Technology Exhibit
Madison Knapp of P.C. Progressors
OUTSTANDING
MECHANICAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY EXHIBIT
Mace Miller of Bell Plain Hustlers
Outstanding Mechanical Science & Technology Exhibit
Jackson Nauman of Henry Guys and Gals
Outstanding Mechanical Science & Technology Exhibit
Jack McGlasson of Steuben Rangers
Outstanding Welder
Gracie Vinyard of Bell Plain Hustlers
2025 La Salle Country State Fair Delegates and Alternates
The LaSalle County 4-H Show and Junior Fair was held July 10-13. The county 4-H exhibition show is an exciting time for 4-H members. It is an opportunity to display to the public the hard work, time and skills they have put into their exhibits. It is also an opportunity for young people to show animals they have been tasked with the responsibility of purchasing or raising and caring for, to be shown at the livestock shows.
4-H exhibition shows are important because they celebrate 4-H members’ achievements, talents and provide opportunities for youth to develop life skills, responsibility and decision making in addition to making memories.
An important aspect of the fair is judging. 4-H projects are judged on their quality of workmanship. Although competition is an important part of the fair, the real benefit for 4-H members lies in competing to better their own skills. It’s exciting for 4-H members to win ribbons and trophies, with goals to advance to the state fair exhibition show.
The success of a great 4-H show is dependent upon the culmination of an endless amount of volunteers. We are grateful to our superintendents, judges, club leaders, families and the many other volunteers who help in putting together such a fabulous 4-H exhibition show.
Congratulations to all our exhibitors who have shown in the 4-H show. We are proud of your accomplishments and commitment to learning.
BAILEY CREEK
KIDS
Delegates
Garrett Billups - Aerospace Model Rocketry
Andrea Brandner - Foods Nutrition 401
Alternate
Emma Billups Woodworking 1, Veterinary Science 1
BROOKFIELD ACES
Delegate
Emmett Liberg, Visual Arts- Wood
Eleanor Stein, Visual Arts- Quilting, Level 1
Braxton Debolt, Horticulture- Fruits
Melina Moran Foods NutritionCooking 101
Elizabeth Herman, Pebble Pups 2
Elly Thompson Rock Hounds 2
Tenley Justice Babysitting, Leadership 2
Tynan Justice, Computer Science: Text based open source
Elliot Geier Glass & Plastic- Plastic Block Art
Connor Medina Animal Science 1
Avery Saltzman , HorticultureFloriculture Display
Alternate
Elizabeth Arnold, Visual Arts- Chalk/ Carbon/Pigment on Canvas
Tate LaFond, Floriculture/ Horticulture-Vegetable plate
Cecilia Stein, Clothing/Textile-Sewing 1
Drake,Saltzman, Visual Arts- Glass & Plastic
Talia Jenkins, Creative Writing
CORN BELT KIDS
Delegate
Annika Michlik Visual Arts- Nature, Clothing &Textiles- Shopping in StyleBeginning, Clothing and Textile: Sewing 3
Alexendria Pedelty
Visual Arts- Two-Dimensional Paper Art, Foods Nutrition Cooking 101
Mary Gross HorticultureFloriculture, Animal Science 1
Gretchen Kaschke Clothing & Textiles – Shopping in Style Beginning Alternate
Rebecca Johnson, Foods Nutrition-101
Flora Michlik Shooting Sports-
Display
Gretchen Kaschke, Foods Nutrition301, Clothing & Textile-Sewing 2
Annika Michlik Visual Arts Heritage Arts
DIMMICK BRAVES
Delegate
Aubrey Siebert, Visual Arts- Chalk/ Carbon/Pigment on Canvas, Visual Arts- Clay
Brynley Pyszka HorticultureFloriculture display
Easton Pyszka HorticultureVegetable Garden Display
Myracle Johnson, Video/Film Short Story/Narrative, Shooting SportsArchery Display, Leadership 3, Foods Nutrition- Food Preservation
Alternate
Aubrey Siebert Visual Arts- Glass & Plastic
Myracle Johnson , Clothing & Textiles- Shopping in Style Beginning
FOX RIVER WARRIORS
Delegate
Tahlia Boyle Visual Arts Paper 3D
Alternate
Kadi Stegman, Animal Science 2
MENDOTA AGRI-KIDS
Delegates
Parker Ramer Foods NutritionCooking 101, North Stars
NORTH STARS
Delegates
Lilliana Bernabei, Photography 3
Haylie Thomson, Visual Arts Scrapbooking
Mollie Thomson , Foods NutritionCooking 201 Alternate
Lilliana Bernabei , Foods NutritionCooking 101
Mollie Thomson Photography 2, Clothing & Textiles- Sewing 3, Veterinary Science
Oliver Hoffman, Visual Arts-Nature
Emilia Farrier Leadership-1
Lexi Sawin, Babysitting
Austin Wire Shooting SportsArchery Display
PACESETTERS
Delegate
Alana Hettel Visual Arts- Food Decorating
Zoey Dauber, Visual Arts- Fiber
Emileigh Jaegle, Babysitting, Visual Arts- Paper 2D
Lily Miller , Floriculture A Claire Trager Veterinary Science A
William Lukach Small Grains
Reagan Duffield, Vegetable Plate
Calista MackeyVisual ArtsComputer Generated Art
Parker Hettel Entomology General 1
Caden Walter Soybeans, Corn Alternates
Madison Draper Foods NutritionCooking 101
Emileigh Jaegle Visual ArtsScrapbooking, Creative Writing
William Lukach Soybeans
Levi Jaegle My Financial Future 1
POUNCING PANTHERS
Delegates
Solomon Zhang Consumer Education- My Financial Future 1
Lily Schneider, Visual Arts- Metal, Visual Arts Chalk/Carbon/Pigment
Division C
Landon Uzumecki, Tractor, Veterinary Science 2
Eliza MarincicShopping in StyleBeginning
Greyson Marincic, Computer Science: Text Based open source, Leadership 3, Creative Writing- Poetry
Zach Quick Intercultural- Diversity Cultural Awareness
Alexis Bubela Visual Arts- Scrapbooking, Natural Resources- Outdoor Adventures, Communications- Journalism
Cole SetchellVisual Arts- Three Dimensional Design/ Mixed Media Alternate
Abby Redmon, Photography 1
Cole Setchell , Visual Arts- Clay Camille Geier Visual Arts- ThreeDimensional Design/Mixed Media
Mitchell Marincic, Health- Sports Nutrition
Landon Uzumecki Small Grains
SOUTH PRAIRIE PIONEERS
Delegate
Joseph Weiss Woodworking 3
Eoban Rickey Glass & Plastic
Vaugn Anderson, Electricity 2
Scheidler, Moore Foods Nutrition Cooking 201
Thomas Martin InterculturalPassport to the World
Shane O’Brien HorticultureVegetable Garden Display, Clothing & Textiles- Sewing 3
Kate PasswaterEntomology General 3, Computer Science-Text Based Open Source
Alyssa Hladovcak Clothing and Textile: Clothing Embellishment combination, Visual Arts Food Decorating, Theater
GENERAL PROJECT SPECIAL AWARDS
Alex Reed Photography- 2, Visual Arts- Computer Generated Art- Graphic Design
Levi Moore Heritage Arts
James CastelliPhoto Editing
Nathan Wright Visual Arts Wood, Photography 2
Luke Passwater, Visual Arts Chalk/ Carbon/ Pigment on Paper
Dane Passwater, Woodworking 3 Alternate
Grant Passwater, Aerospace Model Rocketry
Weston Mix, Visual Arts- Metal
Alex Reed Visual Arts Chalk/ Carbon/ Pigment on Paper
Elijah Larson Woodworking 2
Luke PasswaterVisual Arts -Computer Generated Art
SHOOTING SPORTS
Delegate
Flora Michlik, Clothing & Textiles -Sewing 1
Logan Wilhelms, EntomologyBeekeeping 1
Eoin Ricky Archery display Alternate
Christopher Znaniecki Small Grains
Two Rivers
Alternate
Marlee Grubar, Visual Arts- Quilting Level 2
AEROSPACE
James Castelli, South Prairie Pioneers, Best of Show
CAT
Kadi Stegman, Fox River Warriors, Best of Show
CLOTHING
Flora Michlik, Corn Belt Kids, STEAM 1
Shane O’Brien, South Prairie Pioneers, STEAM 2
Annika Michlik , Corn Belt Kids, STEAM 3
Eliza Marincic Pouncing Panthers, Shopping in Style
Flora Michlik, Corn Belt Kids, Style Revue
Kila Cave, Pacesetters, Sew for Fun
Myracle Johnson, Dimmick Braves, Best of Show
Alyssa Hladovcak, South Prairie Pioneers, Embellishment
CROPS
Landon Uzumecki, Pouncing Panthers, Best of Show – Beginning Crops
Caden Walter, Pacesetters, Champion Corn
William Lukach, Pacesetters, Champion Small Grains
Caden Walter, Pacesetters, Champion Soybeans
Caden Walter, Pacesetters, Outstanding Crop and Soil Science Display
DOG
Shianne Bensa, Brookfield Aces , Jr. Showmanship
Billie Partridge, Brookfield Aces, Sr. Showmanship
ELECTRICITY
Vaughn Anderson, South Prairie Pioneers, EEC Award
FLORICULTURE
Mary Gross, Corn Belt Kids, Outstanding Flower Display
Lily Miller, Pacesetters, Flower Arranging Award
Sydney Wilhelms, North Stars, Outstanding Fairy Garden
HORTICULTURE
Braxton Debolt, Brookfield Aces, Outstanding Gardener Award
FOODS
Parker Ramer, Mendota Agri Kids, Cook of the Year
Melina Moran, Brookfield Aces, Best of Show
FOOD DECORATING
Hadley Jackson, Brookfield Aces, Beginner Cake Decorating
Kadi Stegman, Fox River Warriors,
Intermediate Cake Decorating
Eleanor Stein, Brookfield Aces, Advanced Cake Decorating
NATURAL RESOURCES
Alexis Bubela, Pouncing Panthers, Outstanding Natural Resources Exhibitor
PHOTOGRAPHY
Abby Redmon, Pouncing Panthers, Best of Show Photography 1
Alex Reed, South Prairie Pioneers, Best of Show Photography 2
Lilliana Bernabei, North Stars, Best of Show Photography 3
James Castelli, South Prairie Pioneers, Best of Show Photo Editing
ROBOTICS
Ryne Bubela, Pouncing Panthers, Best of Show
SHOOTING SPORTS
Eoin Rickey, South Prairie Pioneers, Best of Show Rifle
Myracle Johnson, Dimmick Braves, Best of Show Archery
VISUAL ARTS
Luke Passwater, South Prairie Pioneers, Best of Show
Audra Marincic, Pouncing Panthers,
WELDING
Nathan Baxter, Dimmick Braves , Best of Show – Junior
Emma Kolczaski, Bailey Creek Kids, Outstanding Welding
WOODWORKING
Dane Passwater, South Prairie Pioneers, Best of Show
LIVESTOCK AWARDS BEEF
Austin Barnes-Underwood, Hustling Hoppers, Reserve Breed Champion –
Angus
Avery Barnes-Underwood, Hustling Hoppers, Reserve Champion – Other Breed
Braxton Boe, Fox River Warriors, Junior Showmanship, Breed Champion – Simmental, Reserve Champion –Heife
Ruby Dittmer, South Prairie Pioneers, Breed Champion – Commercial Beef
Ryder Michelini , Pacesetters, Breed Champion – Shorthorn
Tate Sundberg, North Stars, Breed Champion – Simmental, Club Beef Exhibit #1, Rate of Gain 6th
Zane Sundbergm, North Stars, Reserve Breed Champion – Simmental
Andrea Brandner, Bailey Creek Kids, Reserve Breed Champion –Commercial Beef, Top Ten 3rd
Adleigh Corrigan, Hustling Hoppers, Breed Champion – Angus, Reserve Grand Champion Market Beef, Rate of Gain 4th, Top Ten 4th, Reserve Breed Champion – Other Breed
Emory Corrigan , Hustling Hoppers, Rate of Gain 7th
Conner Jasiek, Bailey Creek Kids, Rate of Gain 8th
Emmett Liberg, Brookfield Aces, Breed Champion – Commercial Beef
Everett Liberg, Brookfield Aces, Reserve Breed Champion – Simmental, Rate of Gain 1st
William Lukach , Pacesetters, Champion Cow/Calf
Brynley Pyszka , Dimmick Braves, Reserve Breed Champion –Commercial Beef, Club Beef Exhibit #2
Easton Pyszka, Dimmick Braves, Club Beef Exhibit #2
Vivianne Pyszka, Dimmick Braves, Club Beef Exhibit #2
Lexi Sawin, North Stars, Club Beef Exhibit #1
Lily Sawin, North Stars, Breed Champion – Hereford, Club Beef Exhibit #1, Rate of Gain 2nd
Clayton Schnitz , Fox River Warriors, Intermediate Showmanship, Breed Champion – Other Breed, Grand Champion Market Beef
Karson Sundberg, North Stars, Champion Cow/Calf, Breed Champion – Hereford, Reserve Breed Champion –Hereford, Club Beef Exhibit #1
Cody Taylor, Pacesetters, Rate of Gain 9th
Mollie Thomson, North Stars, Club Beef Exhibit #1, Rate of Gain 5th
Parker Twait, Hoe Down Kids, Reserve Breed Champion – Hereford, Rate of Gain 10th, Breed Champion –Other Breed, Grand Champion – Heifer
DAIRY
Hannah McNelis, Hoe Down Kids, Grand Champion – Overall, Sr Showmanship, Grand Champion –Holstein, Grand Champion – Other Breed
Keira McNelis, Hoe Down Kids, Reserve Grand Champion – Holstein, Reserve Grand Champion – Overall, Jr. Showmanship, Reserve Grand Champion – Other Breeds
GOAT
Hannah Mann, North Stars, Grand Champion Dairy Doe
Kaylie Reilly, South Prairie Pioneers, Reserve Grand Champion Dairy Doe, Grand Champion Dam and Daughter
Kaitlin Pettyjohn, Pacesetters, Grand Champion Dairy Wether
Millie Thomson , North Stars, Grand Champion Meat Doe, Reserve
Grand Champion Meat Doe, Grand Champion Meat Wether, Reserve Grand Champion Dam and Daughter
Reserve Grand Champion Meat Buck, Sr. Showmanship
Ryder Dolieslager, Two Rivers, Reserve Grand Champion Meat Wether
Braxton Debolt, Brookfield Aces, Grand Champion Meat Buck
Haylie Thomson, North Stars, Jr. Showmanship
Ruby Dittmer, South Prairie Pioneers, Intermediate Showmanship
POULTRY
Lincoln Massier , Fox River Warriors, Champion Colored Eggs
Zivana Skalic, Hoe Down Kids, Champion White Eggs
Anna Reed, South Prairie Pioneer, Reserve Champion Colored Eggs
Haylie Thomson, North Stars, Reserve Champion White Eggs, Champion Brown Eggs
Mollie Thomson, North Stars, Reserve Champion Brown Eggs
Deacon Knott, Pacesetters, Reserve Champion Standard Hen
Tate Sundberg, North Stars, Champion Standard Pullet, Champion Standard Rooster, Overall Female Poultry
Austin Wire, North Stars, Champion Standard Cockerel, Overall Male Poultry
Alise Jackson, Brookfield Aces, Reserve Champion Standard Rooster
Owen Walter, Pacesetters, Reserve Champion Standard Pullet
RABBIT
Aubrie Jackson , Brookfield Aces, Reserve Breed Champion – AOB
Aurora Jackson, Brookfield Aces, Intermediate Showmanship
Conner Jasiek, Bailey Creek Kids, Jr. Showmanship, Reserve Breed Champion – Mini Rex
Madalynn O’Connell, Hustling Hoppers, Best in Show, Breed Champion – Mini Lops
Anna Reed, South Prairie Pioneers, Breed Champion – Holland Lops, Breed Champion – Netherlands Dwarfs
Taylor Roose, Fox River Warriors, Reserve Breed Champion – Holland Lops, Reserve Breed Champion –Polish/Dutch
SHEEP
Avery Barnes-Underwood, Hustling Hoppers, Reserve Breed Champion –Crossbred Commercial Grade
Brinley Boe, Fox River Warriors, Grand Champion Market Lambs, Jr. Showmanship, Breed Champion –Crossbred Commercial Grade
Gunnar Van Cleave, Brookfield Aces, Grand Champion Ewe, Breed Champion Hampshire, Breed
Champion Pair of Lambs Hampshire, Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Lambs, Reserve Breed Champion Hampshire, Ram Lamb Hampshire, Grand Champion Ram, Grand Champion Pair of Lambs, Intermediate Showmanship
Knox Van Cleave, Brookfield Aces, Reserve Grand Champion Market Lambs
Jacob Ashton, Brookfield Aces, Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Lambs
Annika Jackson, Brookfield Aces, Breed Champion AOB, Breed Champion AOB Pair of Lambs, Grand Champion Pair of Lambs
Aurora Jackson, Brookfield Aces, Reserve Breed Champion AOB
Kara Killelea, Brookfield Aces, Reserve Breed Champion Southdown, Breed Champion Southdown, Reserve Grand Champion Ewe, Breed Champion Ram Lamb Southdown, Reserve Grand Champion Ram, Sr. Showmanship, Breed Champion Pair of Lambs Southdown
Emma Lukach, Pacesetters, Breed Champion Pair of Lambs Crossbred Commercial Grade
Alex Reed, South Prairie Pioneers, Breed Champion Suffolk
Mollie Thomson, North Stars, Reserve Breed Champion Hair/Wool, Breed Champion Hair/Wool
SWINE
Braxton Boe, Fox River Warriors, Breed Champion Barrow Duroc, Grand Champion Purebred Barrow
Brinley Boe, Fox River Warriors, Breed Champion Purebred Gilt AOB
Kila Cave, Pacesetters, Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred Pair of Gilts
Parker Cave, Pacesetters, Reserve Breed Champion Purebred Gilt
Berkshire
Eliza Marincic, Pouncing Panthers, Reserve Breed Champion Barrow Berkshire, Breed Champion Pair of Barrow, Berkshire, Grand Champion Purebred Pair Barrow
Carter Meyer, Hoe Down Kids, Grand Champion Purebred Gilt, Breed Champion Purebred Gilt Duroc, Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt, Breed Champion Purebred Gilt Chester White, Reserve Grand Champion Purebred Gilt
Lilliana Bernabei, North Stars, Breed Champion Barrow Spot
Emma Billups, Bailey Creek Kids, Reserve Grand Champion Crossbred Gilt
Emory Corrigan , Hustling Hoppers, Grand Champion Crossbred Pair of Gilts
Lily Sawin, North Stars, Breed Champion Purebred Gilt Berkshire
Phoenix Cagle looks to the crowd before riding in the mutton busting competition for kids prior to the start of the LaSalle County 4-H Fair rodeo on July 11, 2025 in Ottawa.
Style Review: left to right back-Grace Miles Kiryn Schaer, Lilly Breckenridge, Claire Peterson, Mackenzie Foster, Front row-Madison Knapp, and Miranda Foster
Marshall-Putnam Counties
Maverick Convoy of Minonk, prepares his pig for show during the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgounds in Henry.
Cooper Hattan of Varna, shows his senior heifer calf during the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgounds in Henry.
Photos by Scott Anderson
Jacey Enress of Camp Grove, walks her early summer yearling angus cow in the arena during the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgounds in Henry.
Kendra Story of Henry, smiles while having her painting judged during the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgounds in Henry.
Carter Keller of McNabb, dries o his shorthorn cow to prepare for show during the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgounds in Henry.
Cadence Breckenridge of Lostant, holds her cake that she made during the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Fair on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at the Marshall-Putnam Fairgounds in Henry.
Food stand manager Shauna and her daughter Cadence Breckenridge
Bureau County
Submitted Photos
Cloverbud Judging: Cloverbud exhibitors explain their projects to 4-H members!
Fashion Revue: (from left to right) Lydia Edlefson, Lily Simpson, and Karlie Schultz posing on stage after the Fashion Revue!
Geology Exhibit: state delegate Raegan Petersen explaining her geology project to the judge!
Horticulture Exhibit: Audra Wasilewski explaining her horticulture exhibit!
Master Showmanship: (from left to right) Lydia Hardy, Karlie Schultz, Carly Wiggim, and Toby Behrends!
Soybean Exhibit: state delegate Mary Strack explaining her soybean project to the judge!
Swine: Ainsley Peterson focused in the show ring!
La Salle County
Submitted Photos
Carly Taylor cuddles up with her Hereford while checking messages on her phone in the Livestock barn prior to going to the show ring during the 4-H Fair Friday in Ottawa.
Hannah Mann gives her goat ‚ a trim to get ready for judging during the 4-H Fair Friday in Ottawa.
Drake Saltyman tears into his watermelon while competing in the watermelon eating contest at the LaSalle County 4-H Fair on July 10, 2025 in Ottawa.
4-H 4 Poultry Judge Beth Lowery, looks over one of the entries during the 4-H Fair poultry judging Friday in Ottawa.
Rowen Demoss holds on to a sheep during the mutton busting portion of the rodeo at LaSalle County 4-H Fairgrounds on July 12, 2024.
Karson Sundberg sprays down his cow in the wash rack in preparation for the next days showing at the LaSalle County 4-H Fair on July 10, 2025 in Ottawa.
Burying your fellow 4-H friend in the corn box seems to be a fun and popular activity at the 4-H show!
Equine stunt rider Sage McNeal performs various stunts in front of the audience during the rodeo at the
Cole Robinson (left) talks to Reed Sheppard prior to the start of the rodeo at the LaSalle County 4-H Fairgrounds on July 12, 2024.
Hannah McNelis works to lead her calf around the show ring Friday during Dairy Judging at the 4-H Fair Friday in Ottawa.
4-H members enter the show ring during Swine Judging Friday during the 4-H Fair Friday in Ottawa.
Jack Pezanoski holds onto his sheep during the mutton busting portion of the rodeo at the LaSalle County 4-H Fairgrounds on July 12, 2025..
Sisters Alex (right) and Jane (left) Reed blow o their sheep after sheering the wool o in preparation for showing at the LaSalle County 4-H Fair on July 10, 2025 in Ottawa.
LaSalle County 4-H Fairgrounds on July 12, 2025.
Reese Linkaitis in the showring with her dairy calf.
Sandra Hussemann posses with her dog in the costume class.
A boy and his goat-Joey Vinyard
