Dale, Dusty and Kolt recap the Ohio State Fair. Dusty talks to Abecka Ruggles of Huron County who exhibited the Reserve Champion pen of meat chickens at the fair. Matt sends back a report with Hainsley Hatfield of Muskingum County talking about her experience in the Grand Drive event. All of that and more thanks to Agrigold!
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Champion: Carson Shafer, Eaton (Crossbred Division III Champion)
Reserve Champion: Delaney Jones, Harrod (Champion Chianina)
Third: Frani Levan, Woodstock (Reserve Champion Chianina)
Fourth: Caden Jones, Harrod (Crossbred Division III Reserve Champion)
Fifth: Essie McGuire, Urbana (Crossbred Division II Champion)
Champion: Aiden Knecht, Fayette Co. (Champion Dark Cross)
Reserve Champion: Cade Peterson, Ottawa Co. (Reserve Champion Dark Cross)
Third: Reagan Gross (Champion Yorkshire)
Fourth: Maya McCoy, Fayette Co. (Champion Light Cross)
Fifth: Madelyn Fearon, Darke Co. (Reserve Champion Light Cross)
Champion: Bailee Amstutz, Union Co. (Champion Grade)
Reserve Champion: Kaitlyn Zeedyk, Defiance Co. (Reserve Champion Grade)
Third: Elizabeth Shatto, Shelby Co. (Champion Natural Color)
Fourth: Addilyn Bryant, Ashland Co. (Reserve Champion Natural Color)
Fifth: Nevah Powers, Fulton Co. (Champion Hampshire)
Champion: Paige Pence, Clark Co.
Res. Champion: Jada Shroyer, Logan Co.
Third: Briley Ashcraft, Athens Co.
Fourth: Coby Frey, Wyandot Co.
Fifth: Anara Shroyer, Logan Co.
Sixth: Adrionna Phillips, Highland Co.
Champion: Zane Ortman, Perry Co.
Reserve Champion: Abecka Ruggles, Huron Co.
Third: Natalie Fitzgerald, Cuyahoga Co.
Fourth: Marshall Jackson, Logan Co.
Fifth: Carmen Corcoran, Ross Co.
Champion: Johnathan Woodward, Coshocton Co.
Reserve Champion: Jozie Jones, Clinton Co.
Third: Alex Kinney, Logan Co.
August 7, 2021
Judges: Amanda Schnoor, Chowchilla, Calif.
Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photos
Grand Champion – Ellie Kidwell, Walhonding
Reserve Champion – Griffin Gahler, Gragtown
Grand Champion – Delaney Jones, Harrod
Reserve Champion – Frani Levan, Woodstock
Grand Champion – Jacob Wiechart, Fort Jennings
Reserve Champion – Mason Love, Baltimore
Grand Champion – Harrison Blay, Mogadore
Reserve Champion – Fox Morgan, Mount Perry
Grand Champion – Wyatt Osborn, Lynchburg
Reserve Champion – Alyssa Carter, Oregonia
Grand Champion – Tyler Neill, Bellevue
Reserve Champion – Hayden Smith, Millersburg
Grand Champion – Mackenzie Koverman, Minford
Reserve Champion – Karli Gaddis, Centerburg
Grand Champion – Hunter Shumaker, Wilmington
Reserve Champion – Paige Pence, New Carisle
Grand Champion – Jayla Ricer, Piketon
Reserve Champion – Luke Fulton, Troy
Division I Champion – Dawson Osborn, Lynchburg
Division I Reserve Champion – Kya Csapo, Creston
Division II Champion – Essie McGuire, Urbana
Division II Reserve Champion – Riley Wendt, Dublin
Division III Champion – Carson Shafer, Eaton
Division III Reserve Champion – Caden Jones, Harrod
Division IV Champion – Avery McGuire, Urbana
Division IV Reserve Champion – Holden Levan, Woodstock
Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photos
Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photos, LLC
Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photos, LLC
Aug. 6, 2021
Judges: Ryan Sykes, Kewanee, Ill. and Andy Rash, Granite, Okla.
Berkshire
Grand Champion: Oksana Gossard
Reserve Champion: Reagan Gross
Chester White
Grand Champion: Luke Johnson
Reserve Champion: John Smock
Duroc
Grand Champion: Seth Fearon
Reserve Champion: Megan Smith-McCarley
Hereford
Grand Champion: Wyatt King
Reserve Champion: Lindsey Dore
Hampshire
Grand Champion: Mallory Liles
Reserve Champion: Caydence Scale
Landrace
Grand Champion: Maggie Skillman
Reserve Champion: Colton Bartoe
Poland China
Grand Champion: Megan Smith-McCarley
Reserve Champion: Oksana Gossard
Spotted
Grand Champion: Lillian Gearhardt
Reserve Champion: Emily Hemphill
Tamworth
Grand Champion: Victoria Gossard
Reserve Champion: Jessica McHenry
Yorkshire
Grand Champion: Reagan Gross
Reserve Champion: Maya McCoy
Light Cross
Champion: Maya McCoy, Fayette County
Res. Champion: Madelyn Fearon, Darke County
Dark Cross
Champion: Aiden Knecht, Fayette County
Res. Champion: Cade Peterson, Ottawa County
Aug. 6, 2021
Judge: Barrett Carlisle
Photos by Linde’s Livestock Photos.
Champion Lightweight: Anara Shroyer, Logan Co. (Class 4 winner)
Reserve Champion Lightweight: Adrionna Phillips, Highland Co. (Class 2 winner)
Champion Middleweight Division: Paige Pence, Clark Co. (Class 8 winner)
Reserve Champion Middleweight Division: Coby Frey, Wyandot Co. (Class 9 winner)
Champion Heavyweight Division: Jada Shroyer, Logan Co. (Class 15 winner)
Reserve Champion Heavyweight Division: Res. Champion: Briley Ashcraft, Athens Co. (Class 14 winner)
Aug. 6, 2021
Judge: Craig Beckmier, Illinois
Hampshire
Champ: Nevah Powers, Fulton County
Res. Champ: Chloe Gump, Miami County
Shropshire
Champ: Adam Bensman, Miami County
Res. Champ: Ethan Davies, Wood County
Southdown
Champion: Anara Shroyer, Logan County
Res. Champion: Mya Carrick, Seneca County
Suffolk
Champion: Adeline Kendle, Tuscarawas County
Res. Champion: Cara Schwartz, Allen County
Dorset
Champion: Anara Shroyer, Logan County
Res. Champion: Hainsley Hatfield, Muskingum County
Oxford
Champion: Paige Gehret, Darke County
Res. Champion: Elizabeth Shatto, Shelby County
AOB
Champion: Harper Horning, Crawford County
Res. Champion: Mason Reynolds, Knox County
White face cross
Champion: Brynn Shearer, Wayne County
Res. Champion: Brynn Huntsman, Gallia County
Natural Colored
Champion: Elizabeth Shatto, Shelby County
Res. Champion: Addilyn Bryant, Ashland County
Grade
Champ: Bailee Amstutz, Union (Champion black-face cross)
Res. Champ: Kaitlyn Zeedyk, Defiance County
By Matt Reese
The Ohio State Fair was very different this year. One radical 2021 departure from years past was the creation of two Grand Drive events, showcasing all the grand drives for each species in the same event.
Taking a cue from other national caliber livestock shows, the events are designed to showcase the youth with a bit more pomp and circumstance while drawing a larger crowd and some extra bells and whistles. The State Fair featured a Grand Drive for the junior breeding livestock exhibitors on July 31 and a second Grand Drive for junior market exhibitors is coming up this weekend on Aug. 7. The events took a huge amount of planning and extensive coordinated effort from the barn staffs of the different species.
It was a tremendous amount of work, but in the end the Breeding Grand Drive event accomplished its lofty goals. There was plenty of positive feedback from Ohio State Fair barn staff and exhibitors alike.… Continue reading
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The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association announced several scholarships winners at the 2021 Ohio State Fair. OSIA Lead Scholarships were awarded to Emma Peters, Ian Johnson, and Linsey Eddy. The Dr. Jack Judy Memorial Scholarship went to Brandon Zuercher. Not pictured are: High family Scholarship winner Chelsea Graham and Ralph H. Grimshaw Memorial Scholarship winner Jimmy Stickley. … Continue reading
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Junior Market Chickens
Top 5 exhibitors: Cassidy Kennedy, Stark County; Zane Ortman, Perry County; Carmen Corcoran, Ross County; Marshall Jackson, Logan County; Abecka Ruggles, Huron County
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3:
Annaka Ruggles, 9, from Huron County had a great showing her first time exhibiting chickens at the Ohio State Fair.
Junior Market Turkeys
Top 3: Jozie Jones, Clinton County; Johnathan Woodward, Coshocton; Alex Kinney, Logan County
Fourth overall: Ty Woodward, Coshocton County
Fifth overall: Allison Kinney, Logan County
Class 1
Class 2
Class 3
By Matt Reese
In 2019, the long-standing Ohio Lamb and Wool Queen program transitioned to the Ohio Lamb and Wool Ambassador Program. The position now includes a scholarship and helps a young person develop their leadership skills as a spokesperson for the state’s sheep industry.
The first ever Ohio Wool Queen, Elaine Leightey, was crowned in 1955 at the Ohio State Fair by Jane Lausche, the wife of the Governor. She then was off on a whirlwind of events, duties and appearances. She sold pelts in the Wool Room at the Ohio State Fair, did media interviews and appeared in daily parades. Though she did not hand out awards like her more modern counterparts, the fame of Leightey’s new role did allow her to rub elbows with celebrities including Neil Armstrong, two Ohio governors and even Phil Donahue.… Continue reading
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Brown Swiss
YRP Junior Champion: Lauren Lamoreaux, Stark County
YRP Res. Junior Champion: Maria Saltzman, Seneca County
YRP Senior Champion: Madicyn Rupp, Wayne County
YRP Senior Res. Champion: Madelyn Topp, Auglaize County
YRP Grand Champion: Madicyn Rupp, Wayne County
YRP Res. Grand Champion: Madelyn Topp, Auglaize County
Red and White Junior Show
Intermediate Grand Champion: Lilly Elsass, Auglaize County
Intermediate Res. Grand Champion: Allison Francis, Darke County
Senior Champion: Madelyn Topp, Auglaize County
Res. Senior Champion: Wyatt Schlauch, Holmes County
Grand Champion Red and White: Lilly Elsass, Auglaize County
Res. Grand Champion Red and White: Madelyn Topp, Auglaize County
Champion: Lilly Elsass, Auglaize County
Res. Champion: Lilly Elsass, Auglaize County
Milking Shorthorn Junior Show
Junior Grand Champion: Madison Hessler, Adams County
Junior Grand Res. Champion: Mackenzie Topp, Auglaize County
Senior Champion: Aubree Topp, Shelby County
Senior Res. Champion: Katie Weiss, Darke County
Grand Champion: Aubree Topp, Shelby County
Res. Grand Champion: Katie Weiss, Darke County
Guernsey Junior Show
Senior Champion: Aubree Topp, Shelby County
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By Matt Reese
Things are definitely different at the Ohio State Fair this year. With county fairs around the state running pretty much business as usual, the Ohio State Fair is open to exhibitors only — no general public. The 2021 Ohio State Fair also has far fewer food vendors, no midway rides or games and is free admission, with visitors only paying to park.
“It is definitely different around here, but everybody is so happy to be back. The parents the judges — everybody is so excited to be here. They are excited to see live cows, they don’t have to watch live streams and they can be here,” said Dyllan Knoll, a 17-year-old dairy exhibitor from Huron County. “It is different without actual spectators. Of course we don’t have the Dairy Center with the Butter Cow open. As a little kid it was so fun for me to go and see those sculptures.… Continue reading
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