Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
Results from the Northwest Montana Fair
The 2023 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo features thousands of exhibits on display at the Flathead County Fairgrounds through Sunday, Aug. 20.
The following individuals won honors earlier this week for their award-winning entries:
4-H/FFA Dog Show
Champion Dog Showmanship - Senior
Aeris Morris, Kalispell
Champion Dog Showmanship - Junior
Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Reserve Champion Dog Showmanship - Junior
Natalie Smith, Kalispell
Champion Beginner Obedience
Natalie Smith, Kalispell
Reserve Champion Beginner Obedience
Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Champion Costume
Elliot Schwartzenberger
Reserve Champion Costume
Aeris Morris, Kalispell
Champion Skill-a-thon
Elliot Schwartzenberger
Reserve Champion Skill-a-thon
Ethan Burns, Kalispell
Champion Rally-O
Natalie Smith, Kalispell
Reserve Champion Rally-O
Elliot Schwartzenberger
Champion Freestyle
Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Reserve Champion Freestyle
Amelia Smith
Fine Arts
Children (ages 7 & under)
Grand Champion: Boaz Clark, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Alayna Blade, Kalispell
Children (ages 8 - 11)
Grand Champion: Emelia Dahlman, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Jordyn Linder, Kalispell
Children (ages 12 - 14)
Grand Champion: Karissa Jepsen, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Karissa Jepsen, Kalispell
Junior (ages 15 - 17)
Grand Champion: Brynn Mason, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Brynn Mason, Kalispell
Amateur (18 – 59 years)
Grand Champion: Jessica Wagatsuma, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Laycee Hoyt, Kalispell
Special Needs
Grand Champion: Lily Sutton, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Vince Hargrove, Kalispell
Drawing
Best of Show: Brynn Mason, Kalispell
Painting
Best of Show: Julie Frederick, Kalispell
Photography
Children (11 years and under)
Grand Champion: Thomas Cummings, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Keira Stein Kalispell
Juniors (12 – 14 years)
Grand Champion: Sophia Ochenrider, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Brooke Miner, Bigfork
Teens (15 – 19 years)
Grand Champion: Lauren Woods, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Lauren Woods, Kalispell
Adults (20 – 59 years)
Grand Champion: Brandy Connell, Swan Lake
Reserve Champion: Brandy Connell, Swan Lake
Senior Adults (60 years and over)
Grand Champion: Stephen Eliott, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Lisa DeWaters, Columbia Falls
Special Needs (all ages)
Grand Champion: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls
Professional
Grand Champion: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls
Best of Show
Winner: Brandy Connell, Swan Lake
Crafts
Crafts
Best of Show (Young Children): Kadence Corrigan, Somers and Camden Cummins, Kalispell
Best of Show (Children): Boaz Clark, Kalispell and William Dyer, Kalispell
Best of Show (Junior): Anthony Delmonico, Whitefish
Best of Show (Seniors): Edwin Hawkins, Columbia Falls
Best of Show (Special Needs): Vince Hargrove, Kalispell
Ceramics
Best of Show: Boaz Clark, Kalispell and Kadence Corrigan, Somers
LEGOS
Best of Show: Diane Seidel, Kalispell and Vince Hargrove, Kalispell
Metal Craft
Best of Show: Dan Brown, Kalispell
Native Arts
Best of Show: Stephen Elliot, Kalispell
Paper Craft
Best of Show: Trinity Hutchinson, Kalispell
Textiles
Best of Show: Alison Sesock, Kalispell
Woodworking
Best of Show: Edwin Hawkins, Columbia Falls and Roy Albertus, Kalispell
Grand Champion Crafts
Edwin Hawkins, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion Crafts
William Dyer, Kalispell
Horses – Open
Showmanship (ages 8 & under)
Grand: Leo Boucher, Marion
Reserve: Whrett Warner, Whitefish
Showmanship (ages 9-12)
Grand: Adrienne Lowe, Kalispell
Reserve: Alyssa Lowe, Kalispell
Showmanship (ages 13-16)
Grand: Anna Tretter, Kila
Reserve: Quindy Gronley, Kalispell
Senior Showmanship (ages 17 & over)
Grand: Mary Guffin
Overall Champion Horse Showman
Winner: Adrienne Lowe, Kalispell
Unregistered Pony
Grand Champion: Alyssa Lowe, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Kate Avrett, Kalispell
Unregistered Horse
Grand Champion: Crystal Watne, Marion
Reserve Champion: Caroline Owens, Whitefish
Paint
Grand Champion: Alyssa Lowe, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Zoe Guffin, Kalispell
Quarter Horse
Grand Champion: McKinley Bean, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Merill Morse, Kalispell
Any Other Registered Breed
Grand Champion: Tommy Diegel, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Abby Visnovske, Columbia Falls
High Scoring Horse, Trail Class
Raya Gronley, Kalispell
Horses – 4H/FFA
Top Notch Horse Sportsmanship
Winner: Abby Visnovske, Columbia Falls
Best Decorated Stall
Winner: Zoe Guffin, Kalispell
Senior Horse Showman
Grand Champion: Anna Tretter, Kila
Reserve Champion: Zoe Guffin, Kalispell
Junior Horse Showman
Grand Champion: Raya Gronley, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Kylie Boucher, Marion
Pre-Junior Showman
Grand Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Leo Boucher, Marion
Novice Showman
Grand Champion: Kashlyn Knodel, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Caroline Owens, Whitefish
Overall Champion
Senior: Anna Tretter
Junior: Kambrie Steward
Overall Reserve Champion
Senior: McKinley Bean
Junior: Caroline Owens
Overall Working Ranch Horse Rider
Winner: Sawyer Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Overall Trail Horse Rider
Winner: Abby Visnovske, Columbia Falls
Overall Colt to Maturity
Winner: Claire St. Jean, Kalispell
Flathead 4-H Game Project
Level 1 Winner: Caroline Owens, Whitefish
Level 2 Winner: Addisyn Reed, Kalispell
Level 3 Winner: Anna Tretter, Kila
“Me & My Horse” Poster Senior/Junior
Champion: Kadence Corrigan, Somers
Reserve: Lisa Tuck, Kalispell
Educational Poster Senior/Junior
Champion: Kashlynn Knodel, Columbia Falls
Reserve: Addyson Reed, Kalispell
Sheep – 4-H/FFA
Market Lamb
Grand Champion: Laila Sargent, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Ryder Middlemist, Dixon
Crossbred Ewe
Grand Champion: Laila Sargent, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Ayden Middlemist, Dixon
Senior Novice Showman
Grand Champion: Courtney Hendrickson, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Cazzland Rankosky, Kalispell
Junior Novice Showman
Grand Champion: Brantley Rudiger, Kalispell
Junior Showman
Grand Champion: Halsey Middlemist, Dixon
Reserve Champion: Bodie Rudiger, Kalispell
Senior Showman
Grand Champion: Manny Barone, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Laila Sargent, Kalispell
Champion Purebred Ram
Winner: John Steitz, Kalispell
Floriculture
Gladiolus
Grand Champion: Marlene Becker, Whitefish
Day Lily
Grand Champion: Bertha Morison, Kila
Rose
Grand Champion: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Best of Show Flowers, Advanced
Winner: Jen Fisher, Columbia Falls
Best of Show Flowers, Adult
Winner: Debbie Kauffman, Kalispell
Best of Show Pansy, Junior
Winner: Aliyah Hayes, Kalispell
Best of Show Marigolds, Junior
Winner: Teagen Flint
Best of Show Potted Plant, Junior
Winner: Bella Jepsen, Kalispell
Best of Show Marigolds, Adult
Winner: Clinton Gregory, Kalispell
Best of Show Potted Plant, Adult
Winner: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Arrangement, Junior
Grand Champion: Gideon Kauffman, Kalispell
Regular Arrangement, Adult
Grand Champion: Tina Blair, Kalispell
Advanced Arrangement, Adult
Grand Champion: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Creative Exhibit, Junior
Grand Champion: Oslo Smart, Kalispell
Miniature Garden, Adult
Grand Champion: Stephen Elliot, Kalispell
Special Needs
Grand Champion: Vincent Hargrove, Kalispell
General Projects – 4-H/FFA
Best Level 1 Electricity Entry
Winner: Jubal Wirth
Woodworking
Champion: Sawyer Kauffman
Reserve Champion: Carson Parish
3rd Place: Riley Benson
First Year Woodworking Entry
Winner: Adelyn Blade
Most Blue Ribbons in Photography
Winners: Tristan Dugan and Colton Dugan
Best of Show Club Scrapbook
Winner: Rowdy Ropers
Senior Fine Arts
Champion: Madison Martin
Reserve Champion: Paige Adams
Junior Fine Arts
Champion: Gideon Clark
Reserve Champion: Cheyenne Heino
Best Hand Tooled Leather Craft Item
Winner: Chaise Pliley
Best Leather Craft Item (Not hand tooled)
Winner: Taryn Stoddard
Ceramic Item
Champion: Violet Greenfield
Reserve Champion: Claire St. Jean
Best of Show Sub-Junior Arts & Crafts
Winner: Madison Peters
Best of Show Junior Arts & Crafts
Winner: Emily Benson
Best of Show Senior Arts & Crafts
Winner: Joseph Harp
Home Economics – 4-H/FFA
Best of Show Knitting
Winner: Sidney Heidecker
Best of Show Crocheting
Winner: Autumn Holmes
Best of Show Embroidery
Winner: Jayne McLean
Best of Show Quilting
Beginning Senior: Kimber Boll
Advanced Senior: Madison Ypma
Beginning Junior: Charlotte Kauffman
Advanced Junior: Emily Benson
Best of Show Cake (from scratch)
Winner: Jenna Pliley
Best of Show Double Crusted Pie Slice
Winner: Isaac Blasdel
Best of Show Decorated Cake
Winner: Reid Braaten
Most Blue Ribbons in Canned
Winner: Jayne McLean
Most Blue Ribbons in Foods
Winner: Jayne McLean