The North Central Missouri Fair flower show, held at the Trenton Rock Barn, garnered substantial participation and was hailed as a “blooming success” by its organizers. The event, which commenced on Thursday, showcased 190 entries from both adults and youth, highlighting the region’s horticultural talent.
Adult Category Achievements
In the adult category, Ginny Wikoff clinched the Best of Show title with her outstanding entry. Amanda White was named the runner-up, further showcasing the competitive spirit and high quality of floral arrangements displayed at the fair.
Adult Winners:
| Participant | Best of Show | Blue Ribbons | Red Ribbons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ginny Wikoff | First Place | 7 | 3 |
| Amanda White | Second Place | 1 | 0 |
| Doris Provorse | – | 4 | 1 |
| Linda Lamp | – | 4 | 0 |
| Connie Key | – | 1 | 0 |
| Cathy Smith | – | 1 | 0 |
| Gary Schuett | – | 2 | 0 |
| Angela Snider | – | 2 | 2 |
| Aubrey Snider | – | 1 | 2 |
| Lana Snider | – | 2 | 3 |
| Dorothy Taul | – | 9 | 3 |
| Karalyn Thompson | – | 5 | 1 |
Youth Category Highlights
The youth category was equally impressive, with Beckett Vandel winning the Best of Show honor. Bennett Paulus was recognized as the runner-up.
Youth Winners:
| Participant | Best of Show | Blue Ribbons | Red Ribbons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckett Vandel | First Place | 1 | 0 |
| Bennett Paulus | Second Place | 1 | 0 |
Other Youth Participants:
| Participant | Blue Ribbons | Red Ribbons |
|---|---|---|
| Ethan Bailey | 1 | 0 |
| Everly Bethards | 1 | 0 |
| Alivia Busick | 2 | 0 |
| Ashlen Busick | 1 | 1 |
| Liam Busick | 2 | 0 |
| Spencer Busick | 1 | 0 |
| Kimberly Clark | 4 | 0 |
| Madelyn Clark | 4 | 1 |
| Marie Clark | 11 | 8 |
| Aleena Cox | 0 | 1 |
| Ariana Cox | 1 | 0 |
| Evelyn Cox | 1 | 0 |
| Judah Cox | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Ewing | 1 | 0 |
| Laura Ewing | 7 | 5 |
| Evie Ferguson | 1 | 0 |
| Milly Ferguson | 1 | 0 |
| Annie Forman | 2 | 0 |
| Carolyn Forman | 3 | 1 |
| Annie Harrell | 0 | 1 |
| Lacy Harrell | 1 | 0 |
| Hudsyn Harp | 1 | 0 |
| Maverick Harp | 1 | 0 |
| Kasen Hill | 1 | 0 |
| Diana Hoppe | 1 | 1 |
| Twyla Johnson | 11 | 5 |
| Alex Lawson | 1 | 0 |
| Jr. Martin | 0 | 1 |
| Kathryn Martin | 1 | 0 |
| Jubilee Mullins | 1 | 0 |
| Rebecca Mullins | 0 | 1 |
| Claire Ormsby | 1 | 0 |
| Frankie Ormsby | 1 | 0 |
| Kitley Paulus | 1 | 0 |
| Ethan Saldivar | 1 | 0 |
| Kyara Saldivar | 1 | 0 |
| Liberty Sansen | 1 | 0 |
| Remi Sansen | 1 | 0 |
| Alli Schroeder | 1 | 0 |
| Jemma Stotts | 13 | 0 |
| Jia Stotts | 1 | 0 |
| Olivia Thomas | 1 | 0 |
| Eliana Titus | 1 | 0 |
| Ana Todd | 1 | 0 |
| Whitney Trump | 1 | 0 |
| Vanna Wallace | 1 | 0 |
| Addison White | 1 | 0 |
| Ellie White | 1 | 0 |
| Harper White | 1 | 0 |
| Kyra White | 1 | 0 |
| Malachi White | 1 | 0 |
| Morgan White | 1 | 0 |
