Northwest Montana Fair results
Open class and 4-H/FFA competitions are in full swing at the 2018 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo. Exhibits are on display at the fairgrounds through Sunday, Aug. 20. The following individuals won honors for their entries in the dog, fine arts, photography and crafts competitions:
Dogs – 4-H/FFA
4-H Open Dog Showman – Sponsored by Central Valley Vet Clinic and B&F Livestock 4-H Club
Grand Champion: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Madelaine Jellison, Kalispell
Novice Dog Showman – Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Hi Campground
Grand Champion: Luke Bonner, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Austin Inabnit, Kalispell
Beginner Dog Agility – Sponsored by Loda Horns and Eastside Grange #109
Grand Champion: Luke Bonner, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Jaden Schreckendgust, Kalispell
Novice Dog Agility – Sponsored by Grandview Supreme 4-H Club and Rocky Mountain Hi Campground
Grand Champion: Madelaine Jellison, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
Foundation Dog Obedience – Sponsored by Rocky Mountain Hi Campground and B&F Livestock 4-H Club
Grand Champion: Luke Bonner, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Austin Inabnit, Kalispell
Beginner Dog Obedience – Sponsored by Flathead Kennel Club and Lakeview Livestock 4-H Club
Grand Champion: Jaden Schreckendgust, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Madelaine Jellison, Kalispell
Graduate Beginner Dog Obedience – Sponsored by B&F Livestock 4-H Club and Calm Animal Care
Grand Champion: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Carly Tranel, Kalispell
Senior Skill-athon – Sponsored by Loni Conley
Grand Champion: Jaden Schreckendgust, Kalispell
Junior Skill-athon – Sponsored by Alpine Animal Hospital
Grand Champion: Madelaine Jellison, Kalispell
Foundation Rally-O – Sponsored by Trail Blazers 4-H Club and Stage Stop Kennels
Grand Champion: Carisa Cesarone, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Luke Bonner, Kalispell
Novice Rally-O – Sponsored by Flathead 4-H Foundation and B&F Livestock 4-H Club
Grand Champion: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Madelaine Jellison, Kalispell
High Point Dog
Best of Show: Luke Bonner, Kalispell
Fine Arts – Open
Children (ages 4 and under)
Grand Champion: Anna Holcomb, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Lillian Hammel, Whitefish
Children (ages 5-7)
Grand Champion: Emelia Dahlman, Bigfork
Reserve Champion: Jubal Clark, Kalispell
Children (ages 8-11)
Grand Champion: Aspen Britt, Bigfork
Reserve Champion: Ezra Clark, Kalispell
Children (ages 12-14)
Grand Champion: Autumn Britt, Bigfork
Reserve Champion: Kylie Munsinger, Kalispell
Junior (ages 15-17)
Grand Champion: Madison Brandt, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Chloe Erb, Columbia Falls
Amateur (18-59 years)
Grand Champion: Lorie Robinett, Hungry Horse
Reserve Champion: Susan Blackman, Columbia Falls
Seniors (ages 60 and over)
Grand Champion: Trish Walsh, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Joan Maule, Kalispell
Special Needs
Grand Champion: Benjamin T. Holman, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Alison DeSmyter, Whitefish
Drawing
Best of Show: Annika Mason, Kalispell
Painting
Best of Show: Chloe Erb, Columbia Falls
Judge’s Choice
Jubal Clark, Kalispell
Photography – Open Class
Film or Digital, Children (11 years and under)
Grand Champion: Matthew VanSwearingen, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Matthew VanSwearingen, Kalispell
Film or Digital, Juniors (12 – 17 years)
Grand Champion: Taggert Klauder
Reserve Champion: Sarah Downs, Kalispell
Point & Shoot Camera, Adults (18 – 59 years)
Grand Champion: Katelyn Gannon, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Ashley Torrey, Kalispell
DSLR Camera/SLR Camera, Adults (18 – 59 years)
Grand Champion: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Laurel Marvel, Kalispell
Film or Digital, Adults (60 years and over)
Grand Champion: Rosanna Brafford, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: John Williamson, Whitefish
Film or Digital, Special Needs (all ages)
Grand Champion: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls
Film or Digital, Professional
Grand Champion: Duane DeBoer, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Stephanie Hansen, Kalispell
Photography - Sponsored by Artists and Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls
Judge’s Choice
Taylor Ekern, Columbia Falls
Ashley Torrey, Kalispell
Doug Hammerberg, Kalispell
Best Photo Taken at Angie’s Greenhouse – Sponsored by Angie’s Greenhouse
Whitney Hansen, Kalispell
Crafts – Open
Young Children – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Brendan Davidson
Children – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Eliana Dorr
Junior – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: T.J. Gannon
Amateur – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Clinton Shields
Professional – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Jelena Louie
Seniors – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Guy Hutcherson
Special Needs (Ages 9-15) – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Vincent Hardgrove
Natural Materials – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Evie Dorr
Paper Craft – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Rebecca Cloninger
Textiles – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Sydney Deardoff
Wood Carving – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Rebecca Cloninger
Woodworking – Sponsored by Artists & Craftsmen of the Flathead
Best of Show: Edwin Hawkins
Grand Champion – Sponsored by Kalispell Farmers Market
Jean Hanson
Reserve Champion – Sponsored by Kalispell Farmers Market
Iola Mason