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Results for Kane County Fair 4-H Projects, Animal Shows

Congrats to all the local kids who participated in this year's fair!

Submitted by the University of Illinois - Extension 

Hundreds of Kane County youth participated in the annual Kane County Fair through their 4-H projects and animal shows last week.

“For months, our 4-H members work to learn new skills and develop talents, which they then demonstrate through 4-H exhibits and shows at the annual Kane County Fair,” said Doris Braddock, 4-H Youth Development Program Coordinator. “The 4-H conference judging and livestock shows provide the youth with valuable experience and feedback to continue growing in their project areas.”

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Abby DeDina, 14, of Hampshire said that 4-H Youth Development programs provide her with opportunities she might not otherwise have.

“We get to meet lots of people and make friends,” she said. “4-H has helped me develop good sportsmanship, teamwork and leadership skills, which are also valuable for my sports activities.”

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This year, DeDina helped younger 4-H members with their rabbit and poultry projects. She also is involved in other project areas, including sewing and textiles, and floriculture. DeDina earned honors in each of those areas.

For first-time 4-H’er Caitlyn Bjorkman of Elburn, the 4-H shows have been a highlight of her summer. “I just can’t believe it!” she exclaimed, holding her purple rosette ribbon and hugging her strawberry-blonde rabbit, Milky. “I wasn’t sure I’d even get a blue [ribbon].”

Bjorkman, a member of Kaneville Classics 4-H Club, wants to be a veterinarian someday, and when she signed up for an animal project through 4-H, rabbits seemed like a good fit. “I’ve learned about how to take care of them, about the different colors rabbits can be, and how to show them.”

According to Braddock, 4-H has something to offer everyone. “With 100-plus project areas, youth can explore arts, sciences, citizenship, personal development, and much more.”

The 2014 Kane County Fair 4-H Results are as follows (listed by name, 4-H club and city of residence):

Public Presentations

Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 8-12) – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics 4-H, Geneva 

Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 13-18) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles Reserve 

Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 8-12) – Gwen Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles Reserve 

Grand Champion Public Presentations (ages 13-18) – Marcos Marquez, The Challengers, St. Charles

Grand Champion Public Presentations-Food Demonstration – Ely Greenfeld, Family Club, Elgin

State Fair Delegates

Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows 

Marcos Marquez, The Challengers, St. Charles 

Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates

Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles 

Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics 4-H, Geneva 

Gwen Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

Small Pets

Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 8-12) – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

Reserve Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 8-12) – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles 

Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 13-18) – Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin

Reserve Grand Champion Small Pets (ages 13-18) – Thomas Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows

Dogs

  • Grand Champion Beginner Novice – Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Beginner Novice – Sophia Layos, The Challengers, Geneva 
  • Grand Champion Beginner Novice II – Hayden Simpson, Burlington Ag, Bartlett 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Beginner Novice II – Samantha Lind, Y-Not 4-H, Maple 
  • Park Grand Champion Pre-Novice – Megan Mingl, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Pre-Novice – Kelsi Marko, Y-Not 4-H, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion Novice – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Dog Care (ages 8-13) – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Dog Care (ages 8-13) – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, 
  • Gilberts Grand Champion Dog Care (ages 14-18) – Megan Mingl, A Bit More, Maple 
  • Park Reserve Grand Champion Dog Care (ages 14-18) – Rachel Jarka, A Bit More, 
  • Maple Park Grand Champion Jr. Showmanship – Shianne Votava, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Kelsie Marko, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elburn

Natural Resources

  • Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures – Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Outdoor Adventures – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles 
  • Grand Champion Natural Resources – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Sportfishing – Christopher Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
  • Grand Champion Entomology – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Entomology – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts
  • Grand Champion Forestry – Emma Passaglia, Fabulous 4-H’ers, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Forestry – Grace Passaglia, Fabulous 4-H’ers, St. Charles 
  • Grand Champion Geology – Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Geology – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 
  • Grand Champion Wildlife – Aiden Schadt, Junior Naturalists, North Aurora
  • Reserve Grand Champion Wildlife – Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

State Fair Delegates – Natural Resources

  • Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts 
  • Faith Schadt, Junior Naturalists, North Aurora 
  • Madelyn Kramer, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Alternate – Natural Resources

Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegate - Entomology

Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Entomology

Kyle DeSmet, The Challengers, Gilberts

State Fair Delegate - Forestry

Emma Passaglia, Fabulous 4-H’ers, St. Charles

State Fair Alternate – Forestry

Charlotte Sass, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Geology

Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates – Geology

Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Veterinary & Animal Science

  • Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia
  • Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 8-14) – Megan Mingl, A Bit More, Maple Park 
  • Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Erin Hughes, Maple Park, Hampshire Jr. Farmers
  • Reserve Grand Champion Animal Science (ages 15-18) – Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles 

State Fair Delegates

Erin Hughes, Maple Park, Hampshire Jr. Farmers

State Fair Alternates

Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

Child Development

  • Grand Champion Child Development – Gabrielle Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Child Development – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin

State Fair Delegates

Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin Gabrielle Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Alternates

Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles Olivia Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin

Interior Design

  • Grand Champion Design Decisions – Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Design Decisions – Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates

Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Mechanical Sciences

  • Grand Champion Aerospace – Logan Simpson, Burlington Ag, Bartlett
  • Reserve Grand Champion Aerospace – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion Bicycle Safety – Rhett Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Bicycle Safety – Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Computer Science – Jack Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia
  • Reserve Grand Champion Computer Science – Patrick Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin 
  • Grand Champion Tractor Care – Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills
  • Reserve Grand Champion Tractor Care – Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin
  • Grand Champion Woodworking – Ely Greenfeld, Family Club, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Woodworking – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion Robotics – Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva
  • Reserve Grand Champion Robotics – Adam DeGuzman, 9 Volt Junkers, Hoffman Estates

State Fair Delegate – Aerospace

Logan Simpson, Burlington Ag, Bartlett

State Fair Alternate – Aerospace

Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

State Fair Delegate – Computer Science

Jack Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia Patrick Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Computer Science

Rory Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia Lazaro Marquez, The Challengers, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Electricity

Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

State Fair Alternates – Electricity

Patrick Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin Elliot Willming, Incredible Crew, Palatine

State Fair Delegates – Tractor

Jonathan Cameron, A Bit More, Campton Hills

State Fair Alternate – Tractor

Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Woodworking

Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park Ely Greenfeld, Family Club, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Woodworking

Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia Nathan Biery, Big Rock Cowhands, Sugar Grove

State Fair Delegates – Robotics

Willem Vandermeij, Fantastics, Geneva Adam DeGuzman, 9 Volt Junkers, Hoffman Estates

Plants & Soils

  • Grand Champion Crops – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Reserve Grand Champion Crops – Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 
  • Grand Champion Floriculture – Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Floriculture – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin 
  • Grand Champion Horticulture – Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Horticulture – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Grand Champion Plant & Soil Science – Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 

State Fair Delegate - Crops

Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb

State Fair Delegates - Floriculture

Joshua DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin

State Fair Alternate – Floriculture

Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 

Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables, Elgin 

Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park

State Fair Delegates – Horticulture

Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. Charles 

Charlotte Sass, The Challengers, 

Elaina Studt, Westdel, Elgin

Community Involvement & Global Awareness

  • Grand Champion Citizenship-Individual – Lucas Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Citizenship-Individual – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. 
  • Charles Grand Champion Leadership – Gabrielle Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Leadership – Emma May, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Emma Passaglia, Fabulous 4-Hers, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Individual – Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia 
  • Grand Champion Intercultural-Club – The Challengers
  • Reserve Grand Champion Intercultural-Club – 4-H Academy

State Fair Delegates – Citizenship

Lucas Thompson, A Bit More, Maple Park

State Fair Alternates – Citizenship

Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Leadership

Gabrielle Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin

State Fair Alternates– Leadership

Emma May, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Intercultural

Individual – Emma Passaglia, Fabulous 4-Hers, St. Charles Club – The Challengers

State Fair Alternates – Intercultural

Individual – Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia Club – 4-H Academy

Communication Arts

  • Grand Champion Communications – Gabrielle Stephen, The Challengers, South Elgin Reserve 
  • Grand Champion Communications – Madde Klinkey, A Bit More, St. Charles 
  • Grand Champion Journalism – Katrina Chung, The Challengers, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Photography I – Grace Acosta, Fabulous 4-Hers, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Photography I – Emma May, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Photography II – Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Photography II – Erin Hughes, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Maple Park 
  • Grand Champion Photo Editing – Grace Acosta, Fabulous 4-Hers, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Photo Editing – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove 
  • Grand Champion Video – Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove
  • Reserve Grand Champion Video – Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove

State Fair Delegates – Photography

Grace Acosta, Fabulous 4-Hers, St. Charles 

Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park 

Erin Hughes, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Maple Park

State Fair Alternates - Photography

Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove 

Patrick Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin

Luke Schildmeyer, Fantastics, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Video

Anita Jackson, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Pingree Grove 

Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

State Fair Alternate – Video

Daniel Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows

Miscellaneous

Grand Champion Health – Hollyann Stanley, A Bit More, St. Charles

Reserve Grand Champion Health – Christopher Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Grand Champion Theatre Arts – Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia

Reserve Grand Champion Theatre Arts – Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

State Fair Delegate – Health

Hollyann Stanley, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates – Theatre Arts

Kathryn Mueller, 4-H Academy, Batavia Bram Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia

State Fair Alternates – Theatre Arts

Rory Borger-Johnson, The Challengers, Batavia Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin

Visual Arts

  • Grand Champion (Fiber Arts) – Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Grand Champion (Chalk/Carbon/Pigment) – Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin 
  • Grand Champion (Metal) – Ely Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
  • Grand Champion (Nature) – Veronica Lamore, Fabulous 4-Hers, Elburn
  • Grand Champion (Wood) – Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Grand Champion (Chalk/Carbon/Pigment) – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, 
  • St. Charles Grand Champion (Clay) – Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion (Paper Art) – Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
  • Grand Champion (Chalk/Carbon/Pigment) – Marcos Marquez, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Grand Champion (3D/Mixed Media) – Daniel Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows
  • Reserve Grand Champion (Paper) – Octavia Lamore, Fabulous 4-Hers, Elburn
  • Reserve Grand Champion (Glass/Plastic)– Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion (Chalk/Carbon/Pigment) – Erica Johnson, Kaneville 
  • Classics, Maple Park Reserve Grand Champion (Nature) – Olivia Stephen, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion (Fiber Arts) – Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove 
  • Reserve Grand Champion (Scrapbooking) – Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Grand Champion (Heritage Arts) – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Grand Champion (Heritage Arts) – Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows 
  • Reserve Grand Champion (Heritage Arts) – Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion (3D/Mixed Media) – Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles

State Fair Delegates

  • Marcos Marquez, The Challengers, Elgin 
  • Meghan Linder, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Rebecca Rickert, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Ely Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
  • Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
  •  Veronica Lamore, Fabulous 4-Hers, Elburn 
  • Daniel Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows
  • KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles

State Fair Alternates

  • Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 
  • KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles 
  • Emily Neuman, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Erica Johnson, Kaneville Classics, Maple Park
  • Emily Smeenge, The Challengers, Rolling Meadows 
  • Samantha Lederman, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove 
  • Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles 
  • Octavia Lamore, Fabulous 4-Hers, Elburn

Clothing & Textiles

  • Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles I – Ely Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles I – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles II – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles II – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles III – Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Sewing & Textiles III – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Jr. Fashion Revue – Mackenzie Engel, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Reserve Grand Champion Jr. Fashion Revue – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Revue – Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Sr. Fashion Revue – Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables 4-H Club, Elgin

State Fair Delegates – Sewing & Textiles

  • Ely Greenfeld, Independents, Elgin
  • Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables 4-H Club, Elgin 
  • Abigal DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
    State Fair Alternates – Sewing & Textiles
  • Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 
  • Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles 
  • Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

State Fair Delegates – Fashion Revue

Elizabeth Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 

Elaina Studt, The Unfourgettables 4-H Club, Elgin 

Cassandra Koukol, Burlington Ag, Elgin

State Fair Alternates – Fashion Revue

Abigal DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 

Madison Einwich, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles 

Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables 4-H Club, Elgin

Food & Nutrition

  • Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 101 – Christopher Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin 
  • Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock 
  • Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 201 – Mason Cargola, Big Rock Cowhands, 
  • Big Rock Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Ian Armesy, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove
  • Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 301 – Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. 
  • Charles Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion 4-H Cooking 401 – Emma Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles 
  • Grand Champion Outdoor Meals – Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Outdoor Meals – Charlotte Sass, The Challengers, Elgin
  • Grand Champion Microwaving – Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Microwaving – Madison Solomon, Fantastics, St. Charles
State Fair Delegates - Food & Nutrition

Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles 

Emily Studt, The Unfourgettables 4-H Club, Elgin 

Andrew Haviland, A Bit More, Elgin 

Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles 

Ian Armesy, Kaneville Classics, Sugar Grove 

Jillian Hanacek, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock

State Fair Alternates - Food & Nutrition

Madison Solomon, Fantastics, St. Charles 

Charlotte Sass, The Challengers, Elgin 

Emma May, A Bit More, St. Charles 

Bethany Hawn, The Challengers, St. Charles 

Mason Cargola, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock

Swine

  • Champion Crossbreed Production Gilt Over All Weights – Jaide Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
  • Reserve Champion Crossbreed Production Gilt Over All Weights – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia 
  • Grand Champion Production Gilt – Jaide Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
  • Reserve Grand Champion Production Gilt – Jacie Panek, Kan-Du, Batavia
  • Grand Champion Pair of Production Gilts – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Reserve Grand Champion Pair of Production Gilts – Hayden Ragatz, Kaneville Classics, Elburn 
  • Light Weight Champion Market Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Light Weight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Baylee Modaff, Kan-Du, Naperville
  • Heavy Weight Champion Market Gilt – AJ Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Heavy Weight Reserve Champion Market Gilt – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 
  • Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – AJ Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Champion Crossbred Market Gilt Over All Weights – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – AJ Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Single Market Gilt, Overall – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 
  • Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Pen of 2 Market Gilts, Overall – Baylee Modaff, Kan-Du, Naperville 
  • Light Weight Champion Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Light Weight Reserve Champion Barrow – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park
  • Heavy Weight Champion Barrow – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Heavy Weight Reserve Champion Barrow – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles 
  • Reserve Champion Crossbreed Barrow Over All Weights – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Grand Champion Single Barrow – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Single Barrow – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Grand Champion Pen of Barrows – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Barrows – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Jr. Jr. Swine Showmanship – Baylee Modaff, Kan-Du, Naperville
  • Jr. Swine Showmanship – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinkley
  • Sr. Swine Showmanship – Cody Pitstick, Burlington Ag, Maple Park

Sheep

  • Grand Champion Ewe – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Reserve Grand Champion Ewe – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Grand Champion Ram – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Reserve Grand Champion Ram – Carl Nelson, Burlington Ag, Kingston
  • Grand Champion Market Lamb – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Grand Champion Pen of Market Lambs – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Market Lambs – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Sr. Sheep Showmanship – Elena Halverson, Lincoln Highway, DeKalb
  • Jr. Sheep Showmanship – Jaedyn Slutz, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Best 4-H Club Sheep Exhibit – Burlington Ag

Poultry

  • Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – Stephany Barton, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Standard Cockerel – Jonanthan LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin 
  • Grand Champion Standard Cock – Megan Mingl, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Standard Cock – Jenna Peters, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion Standard Pullet – Sarah Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Standard Pullet – Sarah Werner, Burlington Ag, Elgin
  • Grand Champion Standard Hen – Brett Barton, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Standard Hen – Kaitlyn Nolte, Mooseheart 4-H Club, Mooseheart 
  • Grand Champion Bantam Cockeral – Joshua DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
  • Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Cockeral – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles 
  • Grand Champion Bantam Cock – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
  • Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Cock – Henry Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles 
  • Grand Champion Bantam Pullet – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Pullet – Joshua DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Grand Champion Bantam Hen – KZ Plamondon, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Hen – Joshua DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Grand Champion Meat Production – Brooke Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
  • Reserve Grand Champion Meat Production – Jonanthan LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin 
  • Grand Champion Egg Production – Steven LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Egg Production – Dale Lyons, Fantastics, Batavia
  • Grand Champion Goose –Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Goose – Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion Duck – Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Duck – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
  • Grand Champion Turkey – Jonanthan LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Turkey - Emily LoBianco, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Grand Champion Misc. Fowl - Matheu Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Misc. Fowl - Jessica Poust, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion Pigeon – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
  • Reserve Grand Champion Pigeon – Joshua DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
  • Jr. Showmanship – Stephany Barton, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Sr. Showmanship – Joshua DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire

Goats

  • Grand Champion Meat Goat – Jessica Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock
  • Reserve Grand Champion Meat Goat – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley 
  • Grand Champion Market Goat – Brandon Golterman, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Market Goat – Brandon Golterman, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley 
  • Sr. Showmanship – Jessica Dunteman, Big Rock Cowhands, Big Rock

Dairy Cattle

  • Jr. Dairy Fitting & Showmanship – AJ Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Sr. Dairy Fitting & Showmanship – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Grand Champion Holstein – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Holstein – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Sr. Champion Holstein – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Sr. Champion Holstein – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Jr. Champion Holstein – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Reserve Grand Champion Jersey – Jarret Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Sr. Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Reserve Sr. Champion Jersey – Jarret Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Jr. Champion Jersey – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Reserve Jr. Champion Jersey – Jarret Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Grand Champion Other Breeds – Audrey Show, Mooseheart 4-H Club, Mooseheart 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Other Breeds – Alyssa Perry, Mooseheart 4-H Club, Mooseheart 
  • Sr. Champion Other Breeds – Audrey Show, Mooseheart 4-H Club, Mooseheart
  • Reserve Sr. Champion Other Breeds - Alyssa Perry, Mooseheart 4-H Club, Mooseheart
  • Jr. Champion Other Breeds – Alyssa Perry, Mooseheart 4-H Club, Mooseheart
  • Reserve Jr. Champion Other Breeds – Kaitlyn Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Red & White – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Red & White – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Sr. Champion Red & White – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Sr. Champion Red & White – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Jr. Champion Red & White – Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Reserve Jr. Champion Red & White – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • 4-H Dairy Club Exhibit – Burlington Ag
  • Supreme Dairy Champion – Austin Van Acker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire
  • Reserve Supreme Dairy Champion – Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
  • Dairy Club Appearance Award – 1st Place – Primrose Clovers
  • Dairy Club Appearance Award – 2nd Place – Burlington Ag
  • Dairy Club Appearance Award – 3rd Place – Mooseheart

4-H Milking Derby

This event was held on Saturday, July 19, and is sponsored by Colonial Café in St. Charles. Contestants in this derby are 4-H and FFA members participating in this year’s fair with winners listed below. 

Junior Girls: Briley Lenkaitis, Burlington Ag, St. Charles
Junior Boys: Paden Thompson, Primrose Clovers, St. Charles

Senior Girls: Tara Johnsen, Burlington Ag, St. Charles 

Senior Boys: Jarret VanAcker, Burlington Ag, Hampshire

Rabbits

  • Grand Champion Large Breed – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Large Breed – Joshua DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Grand Champion Small Breed – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Small Breed – Jonathon Peters, A Bit More, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion Grade – Caitlyn Hunt Bjorkman, Kaneville Classics, Elburn
  • Reserve Grand Champion Grade – Rachel Hukle, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elburn
  • Grand Champion Meat Pen – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
  • Grand Champion Fancy Three – Mackenzie Hardy, Lincoln Highway, Maple Park
  • Reserve Grand Champion Fancy Three – Joshua DeDina, Hampshire Jr. Farmers, Hampshire
  • Grand Champion Sr. Showmanship – Abigail DeDina, Hampshire Hr. Farmers, Hampshire 
  • Grand Champ Jr. Showmanship – Jordyn Block, Burlington Ag, Sycamore

Beef

  • Grand Champion Steer – Danielle Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
  • Reserve Grand Champion Steer – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
  • Best 4-H Club Exhibit – Burlington Ag
  • 3 Steers Owned by 1 Exhibitor – Trace Fidler, Burlington Ag, Genoa
  • Reserve Champion Angus Steer – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, Sycamore Champion 
  • Angus Female - Jacob Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
  • Champion Hereford Steer – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, Sycamore
  • Reserve Champion Hereford Steer – Brooke Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa 
  • Champion Hereford Female – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, St. Charles Champion 
  • Shorthorn Steer – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
  • Reserve Champion Shorthorn Steer – Brody Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
  • Sr. Showmanship – Megan Fidler, Burlington Ag, Genoa
  • Jr. Showmanship – Jacob Thompson, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Champion Shorthorn Female – Chase Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
  • Champion Angus Steer – Brooke Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
  • Champion Crossbred Steer – Danielle Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo
  • Reserve Champion Crossbred Steer – Danielle Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo 
  • Champion Exotic Breed Female – Ashleigh Wackerlin, Lincoln Highway, Hinckley 
  • Grand Champion Grade Fat Heifer – Brody Engel, Burlington Ag, Marengo Champion 
  • Rate of Gain Steer – Blake Sunderlage, Burlington Ag, Genoa
  • Reserve Champion Rate of Gain – Trace Fidler, Burlington Ag, Genoa

Horse & Pony

  • Grand Champion English Pony Showmanship – Kaitlyn Lomas, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion English Pony Showmanship – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
  • Grand Champion Western Pony Showmanship – Chloe Daufenbach, A Bit More, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Western Pony Showmanship – Heidi Wood, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sycamore 
  • Grand Champion English Horse Showmanship – Megan Lomas, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
    Reserve Grand Champion English Horse Showmanship – Marissa Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple Park
  • Grand Champion Western Horse Showmanship – Marissa Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple Park 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Western Horse Showmanship – Elena Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple Park 
  • Grand Champion Equitation over Fences – Vanessa Raisanen, A Bit More, St. Charles
  • Reserve Grand Champion Equitation over Fences – Hannah Wallace, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sugar Grove 
  • Grand Champion Western Pony Horsemanship – Karagan Edwards, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sycamore 
  • Reserve Grand Champion Western Pony Horsemanship – Heidi Wood, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sycamore 
  • Grand Champion English Pony Equitation – Kaitlyn Lomas, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion English Pony Equitation – Karagan Edwards, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sycamore 
  • Grand Champion Speed Pony – Taylor Emigh, Y-Not 4-H Club, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Speed Horse – Sydney Denton, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sycamore
  • Reserve Grand Champion Speed Horse – Alexa Wiesbrock, Lincoln Highway, St. Charles
  • Grand Champion Western Horse Horsemanship – Sarah Pawlowski, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Reserve Grand Champion Western Horse Horsemanship – Karagan Edwards, Y-Not 4-H Club, Sycamore
  • Grand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider – Marissa Chapa, Y-Not 4-H Club, Maple Park Reserve 
  • Grand Champion English Horse Equitation Rider – Rebecca Geringer, Fantastics, Elburn 
  • Grand Champion English Pony Equitation over Fences – Audrey Gatsch, A Bit More, Wayne 
  • Reserve Grand Champion English Pony Equitation over Fences – Kaitlyn Lomas, Y-Not 4-H Club, Elgin
  • Grand Champion Dressage Rider – Rebecca Geringer, Fantastics, Elburn
  • Reserve Grand Champion Dressage Rider – Melissa Leyden, Fantastics, St. Charles 


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