Results from the 2023 Northwest Montana Fair
Results from the 2023 Northwest Montana Fair
The following individuals won honors for their entries at the 2023 Northwest Montana Fair & Rodeo:
Miniature Horses – 4-H/FFA
Champion Junior Obstacle
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Champion Senior Obstacle
Winner: Lily Joern, Kalispell
Champion Junior Jumping
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Champion Senior Jumping
Winner: Chaise Pliley, Kalispell
Champion Costume
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Champion Ground Driving
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Senior Mini Showman
Champion: Lily Joern, Kalispell
Reserve: Chaise Pliley, Kalispell
Junior Mini Showman
Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Reserve: Jenna Pliley, Kalispell
Miniature Horses – Open
Showmanship, Youth
Grand Champion: Lily Joern, Kalispell
Showmanship, Junior
Grand Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Lily Sutton, Kalispell
Showmanship, Child
Grand Champion: Wayson White, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Whrett Warner, Whitefish
Mare (Class A “Under”)
Grand Champion: Richard Sutton, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Rory Sutton, Kalispell
Gelding (Class A “Under”)
Grand Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Supreme Champion A’s
Winner: Richard Sutton, Kalispell
High Point Youth Age 14-18
Winner: Lily Joern, Kalispell
High Point Youth Age 9-13
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
High Point Youth Age 8 & Under
Winner: Whrett Warner, Whitefish
Home Culinary
Fruits
Best of Show: Irene Bowker, Bigfork
Vegetables
Best of Show: Meggen Wilson
Meat and Fish
Best of Show: Crystal Clark, Kalispell
Jellies, Jams and Butters
Best of Show: Logan Ball, Kalispell
Pickles
Best of Show: Kathy Elliot, Kalispell
Dehydrated
Best of Show: Bertha Morrison, Kila
Breads
Best of Show: Katie Shockley, Kalispell
Cake
Best of Show: Tate Vogel, Kalispell
Pies
Best of Show: Holly Bailey, Kalispell
Candy
Best of Show: Joselyn Hawbaker, Kalispell
Dairy
Best of Show: Honey Newton, Kalispell
Honey
Best of Show: Olivia Druyvestein, Columbia Falls
Goat– 4-H/FFA
Junior Grade
Grand Champion: Teagan Hayek, Somers
Reserve Champion: Coy Braaten, Kalispell
Senior Grade
Grand Champion: Haven Newton, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Haven Newton, Kalispell
Best of Breed - Grade
Winner: Teagan Hayek, Kalispell
Best Doe in Show
Winner: Madison Brist, Kila
Best Udder in Show
Winner: Madison Brist, Kila
Meat Goat
Grand Champion: Miley Fritz, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Clara Van Houten, Lakeside
Senior Costume
Grand Champion: Madison Brist, Kila
Reserve: Teagan Hayek, Somers
Junior Costume
Grand Champion: Hannah Edwards, Kalispell
Reserve: Coy Braaten, Kalispell
Pack
Grand Champion: Miel Newton, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Haven Newton, Kalispell
Senior Showman
Grand Champion: Madison Brist, Kila
Reserve Champion: Miley Fritz, Kalispell
Senior Novice Showman
Grand Champion: Brynnlea Toren, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Caroline Rennie, Kalispell
Junior Showman
Grand Champion: Emma Brist, Kila
Reserve Champion: Naomi Brist, Kila
Junior Novice Showman
Grand Champion: Ella Labrum, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Coy Braaten, Kalispell
Junior Nigerian Dwarf
Grand Champion: Brynn Mason, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Hannah Edwards, Kalispell
Senior Nigerian Dwarf
Grand Champion: Kate Schwalbe, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Kaden Grant, Columbia Falls
Best of Breed Nigerian Dwarf
Winner: Brynn Mason, Kalispell
Junior AOP
Grand Champion: Naomi Brist, Kila
Reserve Champion: Naomi Brist, Kila
Senior AOP
Grand Champion: Madison Brist, Kila
Reserve Champion: Emma Brist, Kila
Best of Breed AOP
Winner: Madison Brist, Kila
Junior Breeding Project
Grand Champion: Emma Brist, Kila
Reserve Champion: Naomi Brist, Kila
Senior Breeding Project
Grand Champion: Brynn Mason, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Madison Brist, Kila
Junior Educational Display
Grand Champion: Ryder Lund
Reserve Champion: Hannah Edwards, Kalispell
Senior Educational Display
Grand Champion: Brynnlea Toren, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Brynn Mason, Kalispell
Senior Goat Educational Poster
Grand Champion: Brynnlea Toren, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Brynn Mason, Kalispell
Junior Goat Educational Poster
Grand Champion: Ryder Lund
Reserve Champion: Hannah Edwards, Kalispell
Small Animals – 4-H/FFA
Best Waterfowl
Winner: Sage Harapat, Kalispell
Best Rooster
Winner: Liam Ball, Kalispell
Best Large Breed Chicken
Winner: Liam Ball, Kalispell
Junior Novice Poultry Showman
Champion: Scarlett Simms
Reserve Champion: Olivia Druyvestein, Columbia Falls
Junior Poultry Showman
Champion: Sage Harapat, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell
Senior Novice Poultry Showman
Champion: Ezra Clark, Kalispell
Senior Poultry Showman
Champion: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Ceiley Jensen
Best Junior Decorated Egg
Winner: Sage Harapat, Kalispell
Best Senior Decorated Egg
Winner: Claire Isakson
Best Rabbit of Show
Winner: Liam Ball, Kalispell
Reserve Best Rabbit of Show
Winner: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell
Best Mini Rex of Show
Winner: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Best of Fur
Winner: Liam Ball, Kalispell
Junior Novice Rabbit Showman
Champion: Liam Ball, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Marti Fritz, Kalispell
Junior Rabbit Showman
Champion: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell
Senior Rabbit Showman
Champion: Madisyn Hall, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Emily Hall, Kalispell
Junior Pocket Pal Showman
Champion: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Lincoln St. Jean, Kalispell
Senior Pocket Pal Showman
Champion: Patience Bain, Coram
Senior Poster
Champion: Madisyn Hall, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Emily Hall, Kalispell
Junior Poster
Champion: Sage Harapat, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell
Overall Pocket Pal
Champion: Patience Bain
Reserve Champion: Lincoln St. Jean
Small Animals – Open Class
Sprout Poultry Showmanship
Grand Champion: Logan Ball, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Boaz Clark, Kalispell
Junior Poultry Showmanship
Grand Champion: Colton Younger
Decorated Egg
Grand Champion: TJ Hutton
Reserve Champion: Kate St. Jean
Hatching
Grand Champion: Logan Ball, Kalispell
Purebred Bantam
Grand Champion: Bridget Riddle, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Bridget Riddle, Kalispell
Overall Best of Show Bird
Winner: Bridget Riddle, Kalispell
Reserve: Logan Ball, Kalispell
Best of Breed American Class
Winner: Logan Ball, Kalispell
Best of Breed English Class
Winner: Logan Ball, Kalispell
Best of Mediterranean Class
Winner: Bridget Riddle, Kalispell
Best of Breed Continental Class
Winner: Bridget Riddle, Kalispell
Best of Breed Large Fowl Mixed Bree
Winner: Boaz Clark, Kalispell
Best of Breed Single Comb Clean Leg Bantams
Winner: Bridget Riddle, Kalispell
Best of Breed Feather Leg Bantams
Winner: Logan Ball, Kalispell
Best of Breed Mixed Bantam Breeds
Winner: Logan Ball, Kalispell
Rabbit Best of Show
Winner: Liam Ball, Kalispell
Reserve: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Pocket Pal Best of Show
Winner: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Reserve: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell
Poster
Grand Champion: Kate Fisher
Reserve Champion: Dylan Gorden
Rabbit Showman
Grand Champion: Kate St. Jean
Reserve Champion: Logan Ball
Pocket Pal Showman
Grand Champion: Kate St. Jean
Best Overall Fur
Winner: Liam Ball, Kalispell
Cavy Best of Show
Winner: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Reserve: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell
Best Individual Cage Decoration
Winner: Chiara Boucher, Kalispell
Best Group Cage Decoration
Winner: Grandview Supreme
Round Robin
Senior Overall Livestock Showman
Champion: Teagan Flint, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Madison Brist, Kila
Junior Overall Livestock Showman
Champion: Raya Gronley, Kalispell
Reserve Champion: Emma Brist, Kila
Round Robin Junior Showman “Swine
Winner: Ryan Davidson, Kalispell
Round Robin Senior Showman “Swine”
Winner: Abby Sliter, Bigfork
Round Robin Junior Showman “Sheep
Winner: Halsey Middlemist, Dixon
Round Robin Senior Showman “Sheep”
Winner: Mannie Barone, Kalispell
Round Robin Junior Showman “Rabbit/Pocket Pals”
Winner: Kylee Oedekoven, Kalispell
Round Robin Senior Showman “Rabbit/Pocket Pals”
Winner: Maddison Hall, Kalispell
Round Robin Junior Showman “Poultry”
Winner: Sage Harapat
Round Robin Senior Showman “Poultry”
Winner: Teagan Flint, Columbia Falls
Round Robin Junior Showman “Miniature Horses”
Winner: Sydni Sorenson, Columbia Falls
Round Robin Senior Showman “Miniature Horses”
Winner: Lily Joern, Kalispell
Round Robin Junior Showman “Horses”
Winner: Raya Gronley, Kalispell
Round Robin Senior Showman “Horses”
Winner: Zoe Guffin, Kalispell
Round Robin Junior Showman “Goat”
Winner: Emma Brist, Kila
Round Robin Senior Showman “Goat”
Winner: Madison Brist, Kila
Round Robin Junior Showman “Beef”
Winner: Tristen Cheff, Kalispell
Round Robin Senior Showman “Beef”
Winner: Brady Boll, Whitefish
Round Robin Junior Showman “Dairy”
Winner: Emily Tuck, Kalispell
Round Robin Senior Showman “Dairy”
Winner: Marian Tuck, Kalispell
Round Robin Junior Showman “Dog”
Winner: Colton Oedekoven, Kalispell
Round Robin Senior Showman “Dog”
Winner: Rachel Brannen, Kalispell
Dahlia/Gladiolus – Open Class
Dahlia awards
Single Bloom
Grand Champion: Martin Rippens, Kalispell
Triple Bloom
Grand Champion: Martin Rippens, Kalispell
Student Single Bloom
Champion: Bridget Reed, Kalispell
Novice Single Bloom
Champion: Andy Reed, Kalispell
Novice Triple Bloom
Champion: Andy Reed, Kalispell
Advanced Single Bloom
Champion: Martin Rippens, Kalispell
Advanced Triple Bloom
Champion: Martin Rippens, Kalispell
Bouquet
Champion: Rebecca Franke, Kalispell
Bowl
Champion: Aubrey Reed, Kalispell
Arrangement
Champion: Martin Rippens, Kalispell
Photo
Champion: Betty Jo Malone, Kalispell
Potted Dahlia
Champion: Martin Rippens, Kalispell
Dried Dahlia
Champion: Rebecca Franke, Kalispell
Best Exhibit in Show
Winner: Martin Rippens, Kalispell
Gladiolus awards
Single Spike
Grand Champion: Marlene Becker, Whitefish
Novice Single Spike
Champion: Everett Collier, Kalispell
Advanced Single Spike
Champion: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Open Single Spike
Champion: Marlene Becker, Whitefish
Best Vase
Champion: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Best Arrangement
Winner: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Best of Section 974
Winner: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Best Exhibit in Show
Winner: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Swine-4-H/FFA
Market Hog
Grand Champion: Jaci Pheifer
Reserve Champion: Olivia Druyvestein
Junior Novice Hog Showman
Grand Champion: Olivia Druyvestein
Reserve Champion: Reid Braaten
Junior Hog Showman
Grand Champion: Ryan Davidson
Reserve Champion: Joey Barone
Senior Novice Hog Showman
Grand Champion: Manny Barone
Reserve Champion: Alexa Piseno
Senior Hog Showman
Grand Champion: Abby Sliter
Reserve Champion: Tracen McIntyre
Great American Pie Contest
First Place: Harlo Heitert
Second Place: Melissa Friess
Third Place: Emma Thompson
King Arthur Baking Contest
Adult
First Place: Savannah Schweitzer, Hungry Horse
Youth
First Place: Kaydence Weaseltail
Rooster Crowing Contest
Champion: Jubal Clark
Reserve Champion: Teagen Flint
Photography Contest
Adult
First Place: Jennifer Reed, Kalispell
Senior
First Place: Sharon Askelson, Kalispell
Minute to Win It Coloring Contest
Age 6-9
Winner: Joseph Delmoni
Age 10-13
Winner: Seb Sipes
Crafty Cookie Decorating Contest
Girl/Age 6-9
Winner: Mina Schwager
Boy/Age 6-9
Winner: Jace Roberts
Girl/Age 10-13
Winner: Lydia Buc
Boy/Age 10-13
Winner: Charlie Errin