Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo includes thousands of exhibits by local individuals and organizations. The following won top honors for their entries in the goat, mini horses and floriculture contests:
Goat – 4-H/FFA
Best Grade in Show
Winner: Haven Newton, Kalispell
Best Pack Goat in Show
Winner: Naomi Wehrman, Somers
Best AOP in Show
Winner: Emma Brist, Kila
Best Nigerian Dwarf in Show
Winner: Kaden Grant, Columbia Falls
Best Doe in Show
Winner: Emma Brist, Kila
Best Udder in Show
Winner: Emma Brist
Best Costume
Winner: James Newton, Kalispell
Reserve: Brody Daychild, Kalispell
Meat Goat
Champion: Miley Fritz, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Hannah Glantz, Kalispell
Education Goat Poster Senior
Champion: Annika Mason, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Hannah Glantz, Kalispell
Education Goat Poster Junior
Champion: Brynnlea Toren, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Kate Schwalbe, Columbia Falls
Goat Showman Senior:
Champion: Naomi Wehrman, Somers
Reserve Champion: Hannah Glantz, Kalispell
Goat Showman Junior:
Champion: Emma Brist, Kila
Reserve Champion: Naomi Brist, Kila
Goat Showman Junior Novice:
Champion: Brynnlea Toren, Kalispell
Market Goat
Grand Champion: Miley Fritz
Miniature Horses – 4-H/FFA
Champion Junior Obstacle
Winner: Jenna Pliley, Bigfork
Champion Senior Obstacle
Winner: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
Champion Junior Jumping
Winner: Jenna Pliley, Bigfork
Champion Senior Jumping
Winner: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
Champion Costume
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Champion Ground Driving
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Senior Mini Showman
Champion: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
Reserve: Chaise Pliley, Bigfork
Junior Mini Showman
Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Reserve: Jenna Pliley, Bigfork
Miniature Horses – Open
Showmanship, Adult
Grand Champion: Maddie Sutton, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Marilyn Trevino, Columbia Falls
Showmanship, Youth
Grand Champion: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Delcy Stewart, Bigfork
Showmanship, Junior
Grand Champion: Lily Sutton, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Jenna Pliley, Bigfork
Showmanship, Child
Grand Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Mare (Class A “Under”)
Grand Champion: Rory Sutton
Reserve Champion: Maddie Sutton
Gelding (Class A “Under”)
Grand Champion: Lily Sutton, Kalispell
Gelding (Class B “Over”)
Reserve Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Supreme Champion A’s
Winner: Rory Sutton Double Tree Miniature, Kalispell
High Point Youth Age 14-18
Winner: Lilly Joern, Kalispell
High Point Youth Age 9-13
Winner: Jenna Pliley, Bigfork
High Point Youth Age 8 & Under
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Floriculture – Open
Gladiolus
Grand Champion: Tom Woodhouse, Kalispell
Day Lily
Grand Champion: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Rose
Grand Champion: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Best of Show Flowers, Advanced
Winner: Jennifer Fisher, Columbia Falls
Best of Show Flowers, Adult
Winner: Fonda Fisher, Columbia Falls
Best of Show Flowers, Junior
Winner: Rylee Linder
Best of Show Marigolds, Junior
Winner: Evie Dorr
Best of Show Potted Plant, Junior
Winner: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls
Best of Show Marigolds, Young Adult
Winner: MacKenzie Linder
Best of Show Pansy, Adult
Winner: Bertha Morrison, Kalispell
Best of Show Marigolds, Adult
Winner: Bertha Morrison, Kalispell
Best of Show Potted Plant, Adult
Winner: Jennifer Fisher, Columbia Falls
Arrangement, Junior
Grand Champion: Charlotte
Arrangement, Adult
Grand Champion: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell