The North Central Missouri Fair’s Rock Barn welcomed participants on Tuesday, July 30, with the adult, horticulture, and youth sections accepting exhibits from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fair Board representatives reported a turnout similar to last year, with exhibitors showcasing a wide array of talents.
Adult Division
A total of 13 individuals contributed to the Household Arts and Science Department, presenting 63 items that included home-canned goods, quilted items, needlework, and interior decorations. This year also featured entries in the adult woodworking categories, with recognition provided by Moore’s Woodworking and Construction of Trenton.
Adult Exhibit Recognitions:
| Exhibitor | Ribbons Received |
|---|---|
| Danny Wilford | 3 white |
| Lana Snider | 2 red, 1 white |
| Mary Lou Crawford | 1 blue, 1 red, 1 white |
| Sue Griffin | 1 red |
| Loretta Ray | 5 blue, 2 red, 5 white |
| Jenna Burkeybile | 1 blue |
| Anna Combs | 2 blue, 2 red |
| Twyla Johnson | 12 blue, 1 red, 1 white |
| Connie Key | 2 blue |
| Marie Clark | 2 blue, 3 red, 1 white |
| Christina Newton | 2 blue, 5 red |
| Angela Snider | 1 white |
| David Mathews | 2 blue, 3 red, Special Woodworking recognition |
Youth Division
The Youth Division showcased entries from 47 area youth, including members of 4-H, FFA, and the general public. The exhibits reflected interests in arts and crafts, photography, livestock, home decoration, food preparation, and preservation. Quin Weldon received the Loretta Ray award for the most home-canned items entered in the youth division, with seven canned items.
Youth Exhibit Recognitions:
| Exhibitor | Ribbons Received | Special Recognitions |
|---|---|---|
| Everly Bethards | 3 blue | |
| Bailey Williams | 13 blue, 1 red | Special woodworking |
| Kennedy Swan | 5 blue, 3 red | |
| Maggi Wynne | 1 blue | |
| Claire Woodard | 4 blue | Special woodworking |
| Carson Beverlin | 1 blue | |
| Macey Lowrey | 5 blue, 2 red | |
| Tyson Lowrey | 1 blue | |
| Layla Woodard | 3 blue | Special woodworking |
| Christopher Courture | 1 blue | |
| Hailee Hein | 2 blue | |
| Quin Weldon | 7 blue, 1 red | Loretta Ray most canned items/youth |
| Madelyn Glidewell | 1 blue | |
| Brycen Glidewell | 1 blue | |
| Bradlei Martin | 2 blue | |
| Maci Sanson | 2 blue | |
| Gracelyn Waddle | 2 blue | |
| Lucas Waddle | 1 blue | |
| Remi Sanson | 8 blue | |
| Liberty Sanson | 6 blue | |
| Kimberlyn Martin | 4 blue | |
| Kasen Hill | 2 blue | |
| Alex Lawson | 3 blue | |
| Steve Martin, Jr | 1 blue | |
| Vanna Wallace | 3 blue | |
| Allison Schroeder | 8 blue | |
| Christina Flores | 1 blue | |
| Aubrey Snider | 1 blue | |
| Avery Snider | 1 blue | |
| Gage Swindler | 1 blue | |
| Dylan Swindler | 1 blue | |
| Colt Swindler | 4 blue | |
| Duke Swindler | 4 blue | |
| Kimberly Clark | 9 blue | Special woodworking |
| Madelyn Clark | 2 blue | |
| Ryker Wilson | 2 blue | |
| Tyler Dixon | 2 blue | Special woodworking |
| Justin Dixon | 4 blue | Grand champion, special woodworking |
| Molly Riley | 4 blue, 1 red | Judges’ choice |
| Hailee Hein | 1 blue | FFA Grand Champion – Forestry project |
| Caleb Ray | 1 blue | FFA Reserve Champion, 1 white |
| Carmen Woodworth | 1 red | |
| Carven Crawford | 1 blue | FFA Reserve Champion |
| Ellie Acree | 1 red | |
| Peyton Roberts | 1 red | |
| Remington Isaacs | 1 blue | FFA Grand Champion |
| Andrew Schreiner | 1 blue | FFA Grand Champion |
