The Nebraska State Fair kicked off August 27 in Grand Island, NE and most 4-H competitions were held this past weekend. Audrey Brawner competed in the Swine Show and received a blue on her market gilt and a blue in senior swine showmanship. Greyson Swan received a blue in junior beef showmanship and a purple on his Hereford Market Steer, which put him in the Championship Drive. He also received the 4-H Member of Excellence Distinction in Beef. Kate Cox received a purple in modeling and purple in construction for her STEAM 2 two-piece outfit at the Fashion Show and Cadence Swanson received purples as well for her Shopping in Style Fashion Show Entry. Jenalee Garwood received a purple and Top Presentation Award in the Illustrated Presentations Class. Her Rex rabbit received the Best of Breed award and she received a blue in rabbit showmanship. Jenalee was also chosen to be a flag bearer at the Opening Ceremonies for the Fair where Governor Ricketts and the Fair Board kicked off the weekend.
Results for the over 50 static exhibits from Cherry County:
Communications & Expressive Arts
Christen Larson
Next Level Photography Expression Through Color Display or Print – Blue
Next Level Photography Abstract Photography Display or Print – Blue
Annalena Nelson
Next Level Photography Candid Photography Display or Print – Purple
Next Level Photography Level 2 Portfolio – Blue
Ariana Blume
Next Level Photography Creative Techniques & Lighting Display or Print – Blue
STEM
Rhett Ward
Alternative/Renewable Energies Experiment Notebook – Red
Alternative/Renewable Energies Wind as Energy Display – Purple
Computers 3D Printing Unique Object – Blue
Electricity Lighting Comparison Display – Blue
Electricity Electronic Project – Blue
Plants
Christen Larson
Horticulture Snap Beans – Blue
Floriculture Other Perennial – Red
Jenalee Garwood
Horticulture Sweet (non-bell) Peppers – Blue
Rylee Ward
Floriculture Desert Garden – Purple
Healthy Lifestyles
Mady Bopp
Cooking 201 Loaf Quick Bread – Blue
Food Preservation 1 Jar Tomato Exhibit – Purple
Food Preservation 1 Jar Jelled Exhibit – Purple
Christen Larson
Food Preservation Jar Vegetable of Meat Exhibit (green beans) – Purple
Cadence Swanson
Cooking 201 Creative Mixes – Purple
Jenalee Garwood
Cooking 201 Healthy Baked Product – Blue
Wesley Willert
Cooking 301 Specialty Bread – Purple
Fire Safety Fire Prevention Poster – Blue
Cecilia Benscoter
Cooking 401 Foam Cake – Purple
Citizenship & Civic Education
Mady Bopp
Citizenship Public Adventure Poster – Blue
Heritage Level II Poster – Blue
Cadence Swanson
Heritage Level II Family Genealogy – Blue
Consumer & Family Science
Home Environment
Wesley Willert
Design Decisions Accessory 2D – Purple
Design Decisions Accessory for the Home Recycled or Upcycled Item – Purple
Christen Larson
Design Decisions Accessory 3D – Blue
Cadence Swanson
Design Decisions Accessory Original Floral Design – Purple
Parker Wackler
Design Decisions Accessory Original Made From Wood – Blue
Mady Bopp
Design Decisions Accessory Outdoor Living – Blue
Ariana Blume
Portfolio Pathways Original Acrylic Painting – Red
Sketchbook Crossroads Original Pencil or Chalk Drawing – Purple
Rylee Ward
Sketchbook Crossroads Original Ink Drawing – Purple
Sketchbook Crossroads Original Watercolor – Blue
Human Development
Mady Bopp
Human Development Activity with a Younger Child – Purple
Clothing Construction
Brooke Brashears
Quilt Quest Service Project Quilt – Purple
Elyse Cochran
Beyond the Needle Embellished Garment w/ Original Design – Purple
Shyanne Dawson
STEAM 2 Dress – Purple
Christen Larson
Quilt Quest Service Project Quilt – Blue
Shopping in Style Mix Match & Multiply – Blue
Shopping in Style Best Buy for Your Buck (ages 10-13) – Blue
Rylee Wackler
Quilt Quest Service Project Quilt – Red
Wesley Willert
Quilt Quest Service Project Quilt – Red
Kate Cox
STEAM 2 Two-Piece Outfit – Blue
STEAM 2 Altered Pattern – Purple
STEAM 2 Bottoms – Purple
Quilt Quest Service Project Quilt – Purple and Special Recognition for Class 42 Winner
Cadence Swanson
Quilt Quest Barn Quilt – Red
Quilt Quest Service Project Quilt – Red
Shopping in Style Best Buy for Your Buck (ages 14 and up) – Blue