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4-H/FFA Livestock Elite Showmanship participants: (front row L–R) Lauren Johnson, Josie Johnson; (back row L–R) Aleyna Cuttlers, Olivia Vanderford and Ezra Kubicek

Ethan Gabel’s solar heater made of recycled aluminum cans was selected for the State Fair 4-H Premier Science Award.

4-H Fashion Show top five winners will now advance to the State Fair 4-H contest in garments the youth sewed and modeled. From left are Clara Johnson, Piper Pillard, Vanessa Peterson, Dayton Jons and Clare Bauman.

Lawrence Rauert’s Rhode Island Red rooster earned Bantam grand champion and Best of Show Poultry overall.

The 2023 Lancaster County Super Fair took place Aug. 2-8 at the Lancaster Event Center Fairgrounds. The 4-H and FFA competition was a big part of the first weekend of the fair, giving youth an opportunity to showcase their projects. This year, 496 4-H/FFA exhibitors entered 4,880 exhibits (including static exhibits, Clover Kids, animals and contest entries).

Poster: Kyla Jueneman, Waverly

Quilt Ch: Mia Crawford, Lincoln

Quilt Res Ch: Reese Dell, Roca

Dog Static Exhibit: Olivia Jelinek, Waverly

Banner: Lancaster Leaders, Lincoln

Aerospace: Micah Pracheil, Lincoln

Engineering: Ethan Gabel, Lincoln

Woodworking: Madelyn Egelhoff, Lincoln

Safety: Kylie Hansen, Lincoln

Yeast Exhibit: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln

Quick Bread: Tenley Bauman, Hickman

Food Preservation: Eliese Schwinck, Lincoln

Cake or Pie: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln

Cookie Exhibit: Macey Mays, Lincoln

Human Development: Reese Dell, Roca

Top 3: Meredith Marsh, Lincoln

Top 3: Kanyon Plugge, Lincoln

Top 3: Agatha Sullivan, Lincoln

Leta Guenther Bremer Memorial Needle Arts Award: Reese Dell, Roca

Premier Science: Ethan Gabel, Lincoln

Heritage: Silas Pracheil, Lincoln

Level 1: Payeton Milligan, Lincoln

Level 2: Shea Frink, Lincoln

Level 3: Charlotte Sanio, Lincoln

Favorite Photo: Madelyn Egelhoff, Lincoln

Creative Photography: Jocelyn Schmoll, Lincoln

STEAM 1 Clothing: Avery Vlasnik, Hickman

STEAM 2 Clothing: Emily Crawford, Lincoln

STEAM 3 Clothing: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln

Beyond the Needle: Dayton Jons, Lincoln

Accessory: Charlotte Sanio, Lincoln

Fiber Arts - Crocheting: Clara Johnson, Walton

Fiber Arts - Knitting: Catherine Friesen, Lincoln

Shopping in Style: Emily Bauman, Lincoln

Alice Doane Memorial Wool Award: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln

Vegetable: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond

Herb: Parker Hansen, Lincoln

Annual: Jocelyn Schmoll, Lincoln

Perennial: Eleanor Senft, Lincoln

Rose: Laurel Frogge, Lincoln

Specimen Plant: Reese Pillard, Firth

Conservation and Wildlife: Kyler Plugge, Lincoln

Forestry: Elizabeth Hilkemann, Firth

Outdoor Adventures: Olivia Wandzilak, Lincoln

Sr Ch: Kamryn Wanser, Lincoln

Int Ch: Brooklynn Nelsen, Lincoln

Int Res Ch: Andrea Bettenhausen, Lincoln

Jr Ch: Korben Payne, Lincoln

Sr Ch: Emily Bauman, Lincoln

Sr Res Ch: Charlotte Sanio, Lincoln

Jr Ch: Lena Gropp, Martell

Jr Res Ch: Monica Bauman, Lincoln

Grand Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton

Res Grand Ch: Piper Pillard, Firth

Top 5: Clare Bauman, Lincoln

Top 5: Dayton Jons, Lincoln

Top 5: Vanessa Peterson, Lincoln

Shopping in Style Top 2: Dayton Jons, Lincoln

Beyond the Needle: Dayton Jons, Lincoln

Make One/Buy One Level 1: Sophie Huenink, Hickman

Make One/Buy One Levels 2 & 3: Tenley Bauman, Hickman

Clothing Level 1: Piper Pillard, Firth

Clothing Level 2: Dayton Jons, Lincoln

Upcycled Garment: Piper Pillard, Firth

Apron: Amorita Payne, Lincoln

Garment(s) Made for Others: Emily Bauman, Lincoln

Attention Shoppers: Gracie Mittan-DeBuhr, Lincoln

Horticulture: Kaily Wesely, Lincoln

Tree Identification: Catherine Polk, Lincoln

Grass & Weed Identification: Maria Polk, Lincoln

Picnic Sr: Kylie Hansen, Lincoln

Picnic Int: Kathryn Weaver, Lincoln

Picnic Jr: Adella Fendrick, Lincoln

Casual Sr: Babbs Waite, Lincoln

Casual Int: Brooklynn Nelsen, Lincoln

Casual Jr: Ian Bettenhausen, Lincoln

Formal Int: Catherine Friesen, Lincoln

Formal Jr: Piper Bauman, Hickman

Birthday Jr: Clare Friesen, Lincoln

Sr Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln

Int Ch: Kathryn Weaver, Lincoln

Int Res Ch: Tenley Bauman, Hickman

1st Place: Lauren Johnson, Walton

2nd Place: Josie Johnson, Walton

3rd Place: Aleyna Cuttlers, Raymond

4th Place: Olivia Vanderford, Lincoln

Sr Ch: Kaelin Kuebler, Roca

Sr Res Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton

Int Ch: Fox Funk, Waverly

Int Res Ch: Grace Chevalier, Bennet

Jr Ch: Micah Mueller, Lincoln

Jr Res Ch: Hannah Chevalier, Bennet

Showmanship Supreme Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton

Showmanship Sr Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton

Showmanship Int Ch: Kyler Plugge, Lincoln

Showmanship Jr Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton

Breeding Heifer Supreme Ch: Kaden Gana, Martell

Breeding Heifer Supreme Res Ch: Kyler Plugge, Lincoln

Feeder Calf Supreme Ch: Micah Mueller, Lincoln

Feeder Calf Supreme Res Ch: Hudson Reimers, Lincoln

Market Animal Supreme Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton

Market Heifer Grand Ch: Connor Paitz, Waverly

Market Steer Grand Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton

Market Steer Res Grand Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton

Lancaster Born and Raised - Breeding Ch: Kyler Plugge, Lincoln

Lancaster Born and Raised - Market Ch: Blake Mueller, Lincoln

Rate of Gain Market Steer Ch: Lilee Chevalier, Bennet

Rate of Gain Market Heifer Ch: Connor Paitz, Waverly

Current-year Bucket Calf Jr Ch: Micah Mueller, Lincoln

Second-year Bucket Calf Jr Ch: Kanyon Plugge, Lincoln

Showmanship Sr Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton

Showmanship Int Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton

Showmanship Jr Ch: Cohen Rasby, Lincoln

Market Lamb Grand Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton

Market Lamb Res Grand Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton

Lancaster Born and Raised Market Lamb Res Ch: Michael Lockee III, Walton

Breeding Ewe Supreme Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton

Showmanship Sr Ch: Olivia Vanderford, Lincoln

Showmanship Int Ch: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond

Showmanship Jr Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln

Market Swine Grand Ch: Olivia Vanderford, Lincoln

Market Swine Res Grand Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln

Breeding Gilt Ch: Olivia Vanderford, Lincoln

Breeding Gilt Res Ch: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond

Pen of Three Ch: Jaxon Bruss, Bennet

Pen of Three Res Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln

Pick-a-Pig Market Swine Grand Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln

Pick-a-Pig Market Swine Res Grand Ch: Timothy Egelhoff, Lincoln

Carcass Swine Ch: Bailey Docter, Firth

Carcass Swine Res Ch: Derek Bruss, Bennet

Showmanship Jr Ch: Grace Chevalier, Bennet

Showmanship Sr Ch: Aleyna Cuttlers, Raymond

Showmanship Int Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton

Showmanship Jr Ch: Olivia Jelinek, Waverly

Market Goat Overall Grand Ch: Lauren Johnson, Walton

Market Goat Overall Res Grand Ch: Clara Johnson, Walton

Breeding Goat Overall Ch: Aleyna Cuttlers, Raymond

Breeding Goat Overall Res Ch: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond

Lancaster Born & Raised Ch: Khloe Cuttlers, Raymond

All-Around Exhibitor Award Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln

All-Around Exhibitor Award Ch: May Frain, Lincoln

All-Around Exhibitor Award Res Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln

Showmanship Sr Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln

Showmanship Sr Ch: Cally Sullivan, Hickman

Showmanship Int Ch: Noah Babcock, Waverly

Showmanship Jr Ch: Josiah Schmoll, Lincoln

Best 6 Class - Commercial Breed Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln

Best 6 Class - Commercial Breed Res Ch: Kaily Wesely, Lincoln

Best 4 Class - Fancy Breed Ch: Benedict Rauert, Lincoln

Best 4 Class - Fancy Breed Res Ch: Adelaide Metcalf, Lincoln

Judging Contest Sr Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln

Judging Contest Int Ch: Marylynn Rauert, Lincoln

Judging Contest Jr Ch: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln

Breed Identification Contest Sr Ch: Rhianna Metcalf, Lincoln

Breed Identification Contest Int Ch: Kaily Wesely, Lincoln

Breed Identification Contest Jr Ch: Elizabeth Hilkemann, Firth

Breeder's Choice Sr Ch: May Frain, Lincoln

Breeder's Choice Jr Ch: Grace Mentzer, Lincoln

Showmanship Sr Ch: Marylynn Rauert, Lincoln

Showmanship Jr Ch: Peter Lawson, Lincoln

Judging Contest Sr Ch: Noah Jelinek, Waverly

Judging Contest Jr Ch: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln

Quiz Bowl Sr Ch: Marylynn Rauert, Lincoln

Quiz Bowl Jr Ch: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln

Large Fowl Grand Ch: Noah Jelinek, Waverly

Water Fowl Grand Ch: Cally Sullivan, Hickman

Bantam Grand Ch: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln

Best of Show Poultry Overall: Lawrence Rauert, Lincoln

Mammal Ch: Rachel Koch, Lincoln

Mammal Res Ch: Clarity James, Lincoln

Non-Mammal Ch: Kamryn Wanser, Lincoln

Non-Mammal Res Ch: Kamryn Wanser, Lincoln

Caged Bird Ch: Reese Rockenbach, Lincoln

Best in Show Ch: Olivia Clark, Lincoln

Showmanship Trophy Ch: Bella Croghan, Lincoln

Obedience - Novice Ch: Dayton Jons, Lincoln

Showmanship Int Ch: Olivia Jelinek, Waverly

Obedience - Graduate Novice Ch: Bella Croghan, Lincoln

Showmanship Beginning Ch: Sophie Huenink, Hickman

Pre-beginning Agility A - Level 1 Ch: Olivia Jelinek, Waverly

English Showmanship Jr Ch: Lily Wood, Lincoln

English Showmanship Elem Ch: Xavyer Bourek, Waverly

Hunter Hack Jr Ch: Ozzie Pederson, Lincoln

Hunter Hack Elem Ch: Braylee Thompson, Lincoln

English Hunter/Saddleseat Ages 4 and Up Res Grand Ch: Claira Heinzle, Martell

English Hunter/Saddleseat Aged Horse Grand Ch: Shea Frink, Lincoln

Miniature Showmanship Jr/Sr Ch: Lily Wood, Lincoln

Miniature Showmanship Elem Ch: Lena Gropp, Martell

Western Showmanship Sr Ch: Ava Smith, Lincoln

Western Showmanship Jr Ch: Lily Wood, Lincoln

Western Showmanship Elem Ch: Isla Strasburger, Lincoln

Groom and Care Ch: Gracie Mittan-DeBuhr, Lincoln

Western Stock Horses Ages 4 and Up Grand Ch: Ava Smith, Lincoln

Western Stock Horses Ages 4 and Up Res Grand Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton

Western Stock Horses Aged Horse Grand Ch: Lola Bunz, Walton

Western Stock Horses Aged Horse Res Grand Ch: Thomas McHenry, Lincoln

Xtreme Versatility Ch: Taylor Root, Walton

Ranch Horse Versatility (Ranch Riding) Jr Ch: Josie Johnson, Walton

Ranch Horse Versatility (Ranch Riding) Elem Ch: Xavyer Bourek, Waverly

Additional horse awards will be announced at 4-H Horse Awards Night.

For complete results and corrections, visit https://lancaster.unl.edu/4h/fair

Be sure to see the Aug. 26 Neighborhood Extra for Lancaster County youth who won top awards at the State 4-H Horse Expo in Grand Island!

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