Local winners at the fair
Fine Arts – Open Class
Paintings & Drawings, Children (ages 8 - 11)
Grand Champion: Clarissa Erb, Columbia Falls
Amateur (ages 18 – 59 years)
Grand Champion: Susan Blackman, Columbia Falls
Judge’s Choice
Clarissa Erb, Columbia Falls
Photography – Open Class
Film or Digital, Special Needs (18 years and over)
Grand Champion: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls
Film or Digital, Professional (all ages)
Grand Champion: Valerie McIntyre, Columbia Falls
Judge’s Choice
Valerie McIntyre, Columbia Falls
Best Photo Taken at Angie’s Greenhouse
Elizabeth Peterson, Columbia Falls
Crafts – Open Class
Crafts
Reserve Champion: Dana Voemans, Columbia Falls
Horse Show – Open Class
Maxey Showmanship
Grand Champion: McKenna Saliminen, Columbia Falls
Arabian
Grand Champion: Nikki Hale, Columbia Falls
Quarter Horse
Grand Champion: Madison Catlett, Columbia Falls
Young Rider/Walk-Trot
Reserve Champion: Lane Anello, Columbia Falls
High Point Trail
Brooklyn Underwood, Columbia Falls
Horse – 4H/FFA
Educational Poster
Junior Grand Champion: Kyla Johnson, Columbia Falls
Junior Reserve Champion: Bailey Hewitt, Columbia Falls
Me and My Horse Poster
Senior Grand Champion: McKenna Saliminen, Columbia Falls
Junior Grand Champion: Cortnee Anello, Columbia Falls
Junior Horse Showman
Grand Champion: Madison Catlett, Columbia Falls
Pre-Junior Horse Showman
Grand Champion: Cheyanne Johnston, Columbia Falls
Novice Horse Showman
Grand Champion: Wyatt Hewitt, Columbia Falls
Floriculture - Open Class
Day Lily
Grand Champion: Fonda Fisher, Columbia Falls
Film or Digital, Children (11 years and under)
Reserve Champion: Mirror Bain, Coram
Rabbits & Small Animals – 4H/FFA
Any Other Purebred (full arch type)
Best of Breed: Melissa Johnson, Coram
Mini Rex
Best of Opposite Sex: Kelsey Wright, Columbia Falls
Jersey Wooly
Best of Opposite Sex: Mirrer Bain, Coram
Any Other Purebred (full arch type)
Best of Opposite Sex: Melissa Johnson, Coram
Senior Rabbit Showman
Reserve Champion: Melissa Johnson, Coram
Junior Rabbit Showman
Grand Champion: Kelsey Wright, Columbia Falls
Pocket Pals – Open Class
Guinea Pig
Reserve Best of Show: Colt Piper, Columbia Falls
Poultry - Open Class
Large Fowl
Grand Champion: Colt Piper, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Mirrer Bain, Coram
Purebred Bantam
Grand Champion: Melissa Johnson, Coram
Reserve Champion: Candy Burnam, Columbia Falls
Turkeys
Grand Champion: Tierra Johnson, Coram
Reserve Champion: Mirrer Bain, Coram
Water Fowl
Grand Champion: Niel Getts, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Tierra Johnson, Coram
Showmanship
Grand Champion Senior: Tierra Johnson, Coram
Reserve Champion Senior: Melissa Johnson, Coram
Overall Best of Show Bird
Colt Piper, Columbia Fals
Rooster Crowing Contest
Grand Champion: Sarah Johnson, Coram
Poultry - 4H/FFA
Turkey
Best of Show: Tierra Johnson, Coram
Large Breed Chicken
Best: Patience Bain, Coram
Waterfowl Exhibit
Best: Niel Getts, Columbia Falls
Rooster
Best of Show: Mirrer Bain, Coram
Overall Bird Exhibit
Best: Gregory Williamson, Columbia Falls
Overall Bantam Exhibit
Best: Melissa Johnson, Coram
Junior Poster Contest
First Place: Mirrer Bain, Coram
Senior Poultry Showman
Grand Champion: Melissa Johnson, Coram
Reserve Champion: Sarah Johnson, Coram
Floriculture – Open Class
Division 90 Arrangement
Grand Champion: Mirrer Bain, Coram
Home Economics – 4H/FFA
Level 3
Grand Champion: Eileen Crusta, Columbia Falls
Knitting
Best of Show: Eileen Crusta, Columbia Falls
Embroidery
Best of Show: Sarah Johnson, Coram
In Handwork
Best of Show: Eileen Crusta, Columbia Falls
Rabbit and Small Animal – Open Class
Mini Rex
Best of Breed: Kelsey Wright, Columbia Falls
Any Other Purebred (semi-arch type)
Best of Breed: Blane Olson, Columbia Falls
Any Other Purebred (commercial type)
Best of Breed: Keith Eberhart, Columbia Falls
Any Other Breed (full arch type)
Best of Opposite Sex: Melissa Johnson, Coram
Rex
Best of Show: Kelsey Wright, Columbia Falls
Wool
Best of Show White: Hannah Bass, Columbia Falls
Normal
Best of Show White: Shelby Piper, Columbia Falls
Holland Lop
Best of Opposite: Keith Eberhart, Columbia Falls
Jersey Wooly
Best of Opposite Sex: Mirrer Bain, Coram
Parade winners
Youth Float
First Place: Flathead FFA
Second Place: Golden Spurs
Third Place: Dream Dancers Dance Studio
Non-commercial Float
First Place: Trinity Lutheran School
Commercial Float
First Place: Angie’s Greenhouse Plant Care
Second Place: Stebbins Dental Studio
Third Place: Norby’s Car Care
Antique Vehicle
First Place: West Valley Fire & Rescue
Classic Cars
First Place: ImagineIF Libraries
Second Place: Clark Choate
Unique
First Place: Bob King
Second Place: Bob King
Third Place: Bob King
Fair Theme “Stirrup Some Fun!”
First Place: Flathead Valley Community College
Best Float
Flathead FFA
Outstanding Commercial Float
Angie’s Greenhouse Plant Care