Locals do well at Northwest Montana Fair

The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo includes thousands of exhibits by individuals and organizations. The following are some local accomplishments in their respective categories:

Goats:

Best Nigerian Dwarf in Show

Winner: Kaden Grant, Columbia Falls

Meat Goat:

Reserve Champion: Kate Schwalbe, Columbia Falls

Miniature Horses – 4-H/FFA

Champion Costume

Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Champion Ground Driving

Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Junior Mini Showman

Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Open Miniature Horses:

Reserve Champion: Marilyn Trevino, Columbia Falls

Showmanship, Child

Grand Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Gelding (Class B “Over”)

Reserve Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Floriculture – Open

Best of Show Flowers, Advanced

Winner: Jennifer Fisher, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Flowers, Adult

Winner: Fonda Fisher, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Marigolds, Junior

Winner: Evie Dorr

Best of Show Potted Plant, Junior

Winner: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Potted Plant, Adult

Winner: Jennifer Fisher, Columbia Falls

Needlecraft – Open

Best Machine Quilted Item (Child)

Addyson Morris, Columbia Falls

Agriculture & Horticulture

Fruit - Pineapple
Best of Show: Theresa Williamson, Columbia Falls

 Tomatoes

Best of Show: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls

4-H/FFA

Best of Show Cucumbers: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Painting

Best of Show: Trish Walsh, Columbia Falls

Photography – Open Class

Children (11 years and under)

Grand Champion: Madison Orem, Columbia Falls

Juniors (12 – 14 years)

Grand Champion: Evie Dorr, Columbia Falls

Crafts – Open Class

Best of Show (Seniors): Peg Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Ceramics
Best of Show: Dee Brown, Hungry Horse

China/Porcelain Painting

Best of Show: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls

Miscellaneous

Best of Show: Peg Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Horses – Open

Senior Showmanship (ages 17 & over)

Unregistered Horse

Grand Champion: Nicole Anderson, Columbia Falls

Reserve Champion: Avery McQuade, Columbia Falls

Any Other Registered Breed

Reserve Champion: Abby Visnovke, Columbia Falls

Horses – 4H/FFA

 Top Notch Horse Sportsmanship
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Best Decorated Stall

Winner: Raya Gronley, Columbia Falls

Junior Horse Showman

Grand Champion: Raya Gronley, Columbia Falls

Pre-Junior Showman

Grand Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Ava Rohletter, Columbia Falls

Small Animals – 4-H/FFA

Best Rooster
Winner: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Senior Poultry Showman

Champion: Annie Gross, Columbia Falls

Champion Turkey

Winner: Patience Bain, Coram

Junior Rabbit Showman

Champion: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Theme Project
Grand Champion: Mirrer Bain, Coram,
Reserve Champion: Lux Bain, Coram

Junior Fine Arts

Champion: Madysen Martin, Columbia Falls

Reserve Champion: Evie Dorr, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Embroidery

Winner: Jubilee McLean, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Handwork

Winner: Jayne McLean, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Quilting

Intermediate Senior: Madison Ypma, Columbia Falls

Beginning Junior: Marlee Rice, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Decorated Cake
Winner: Elaina Dorr, Columbia Falls

Most Blue Ribbons in Canned
Winner: Jubilee McLean, Columbia Falls 

 Most Blue Ribbons in Foods

Winner: Jayne McLean, Columbia Falls

Photography Contest

Adult
First Place: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls

Senior First Place: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls