Fair Souvenir - 2023

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It was another successful Douglas County Fair with great weather and great attendance, according to Molly Maudal, fair board member and marketing supervisor.

“The fair was great. The weather held out,” said Maudal. “Although the weather was hot on Saturday.”

According to Accuweather, Saturday’s high was 90 degrees with plenty of humidity. Temperatures for the rest of the fair, which ran from Wednesday, Aug. 16 through Saturday, Aug. 19, were as follows – 86 degrees on Wednesday, 73 on Thursday and 79 on Friday, according to Accuweather.

As of Monday, Aug. 21, Maudal said the numbers were still being finalized, but it is estimated that more than 53,000 people attended

the four-day fair. That marks the highest attendance in the last 10 years, she said. The estimated attendance for the 2022 fair was around 50,400.

“It’s really crazy to think about,” she said. “We try really hard to offer something for everyone.”

Maudal said on Kids’ Day, Senior Day or other earmarked days, the fair board tries to make sure there are activities that are geared toward that audience.

Each year, the fair board likes to try new things or add new entertainment. One of this year’s highlights was Mollie B & Squeezebox with Ted Lange. Mollie B & Squeezebox with Ted Lange is a collaboration of awardwinning musicians with extensive performance backgrounds, and is led by National TV and recording star, Mollie B, and two-time Grammy Nominee Ted Lange.

Maudal said the duo has quite the following and during their performance at the Douglas County Fair, there were people in attendance from all over including North Dakota, Arizona, Michigan and close to Canada.

“She can draw a good crowd,” said Maudal, noting that the concert by country-rocker Jameson Rodgers on Saturday night was a great way to end the fair.

“By partnering with KIK-FM, we were able to pull it off,” she said. “There was a great crowd and for the first event like that, we were really pleased.”

Another highlight of this year’s fair, said Maudal, is when they dedicated the fair office to Ruth Plaster.

“She has worked well over 30 years at the fair and so we dedicated the fair office to her,”

she said. “The fair office is now The Ruth Plaster Fair Office. She was so surprised we did that.”

Lastly, Maudal said she and the fair board wanted to give a big thanks to all the fair sponsors, the business partners, vendors, employees and of course, all the volunteers.

“Thank you to everyone and thanks to our community,” said. “And thanks to all the exhibitors who work hard all year. Thank you for your contributions.”

Planning for next year’s Douglas County Fair will already begin at the next fair board meeting, which is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 19. For more information or to contact the fair board, visit the Douglas County Fair website at dcmnfair. com, email info@dcmnfair.com or call 1-866-656-FAIR (3247).

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Sam Stuve / Alexandria Echo Press Jameson Rodgers, left, performs at the Glenwood State Bank grandstand at the Douglas County Fair on Aug. 19, 2023. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press A crowd of people fills Calorie Lane at the Douglas County fair on Friday, Aug. 18. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press From left, Tommy Kummrow, Laini Stein-Marlett and Ileen FaJarda hang on to the safety bar on the Gee Wizz ride at the Douglas County Fair on Friday, Aug. 18.

Horse

Hi Point Novice:

Champion, Dakotah Pastian, Fancy Farmers

Reserve Champion, Josie Schaffran, Moses and Aaron

Hi Point Games:

Champion, Janoa Hedstrom, Hoofbeats

Reserve Champion, Lilibelle Hokanson, Moe

Hi Point Pleasure:

Champion, Abby Slack, Moe

Reserve Champion, Lilibelle Hokanson, Moe

Poultry Jr. Poultry Showman:

Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires

Reserve Champion, Josefina Wilson, Lake Mary Troopers

Intermediate Poultry

Showman:

Champion, Ethan Radil, Liberty Livewires

Reserve Champion, Abigail Fiskness, Liberty Livewires

Sr. Poultry Showman:

Champion, Kendra Massmann, Liberty

Livewires

Reserve Champion, Julia Sprengeler, Liberty Livewires

Champion Market

Chickens:

Champion, Lacie Lange, Liberty Livewires

Reserve Champion, William Englund, Christina Lakers

Champion Breeding

Chickens:

Champion, Julia Sprengeler, Liberty

Livewires

Reserve Champion, Ahriya Olsen, Christina Lakers

Champion Egg

Production:

Champion, MaKena

Hokanson, Moe

Reserve Champion, Aidyn Meissner, Moe

Champion White Egg: Champion, Millie Kalina, Lake Mary

Troopers

Champion Brown Egg: Champion, MaKena

Hokanson, Moe Reserve

Champion, Aidyn Meissner, Moe

Champion Market Turkey: Champion, Tahira Schaffran, Moses & Aaron

Champion Breeding

Turkey:

Champion, Tahira Schaffran, Moses & Aaron

Champion Market Ducks: Champion, Ahriya Olsen, Christina Lakers

Reserve Champion, Abby Johnson, Chippewans

Champion Breeding Ducks: Champion, Treyton Olson, Christina Lakers

Reserve Champion, Ahriya Olsen, Christina Lakers

Champion Market Geese: Champion, Samuel Kalina, Lake Mary Troopers

Champion Breeding Geese: Champion, Samuel Kalina, Lake Mary Troopers

Champion Pigeons: Champion, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires

Champion Show & Hobby: Champion, Harper Ellingson, Spruce Hill

Rangers Reserve Champion, Eli Kuhnau, Chippewans

Goats – Meat Market Goats

Dairy Market Goat, Lightweight:

Class Champion, Nethan Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Owen Fuglseth, Moe

Dairy Market Goat, Middleweight: Class Champion, Hayden Lennes, Lake Mary Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary Troopers

Dairy Market Goat, Heavyweight:

Class Champion, Kaleb

Fuglseth, Moe

Class Reserve Champion, Faith Hokanson, Moe

Meat Market Goat Doe: Class Champion, Brielle

Lusty, Fancy Farmers

Class Reserve Champion, Jaylin Lusty, Fancy Farmers

Meat Market Goat, Lightweight: Class Champion, Valerie Boesl, Moses & Aaron

Class Reserve Champion, Lily Bunting, Moe

Meat Market Goat, Middleweight: Class Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Payson Grinager, Independent

Meat Market Goat, Heavyweight:

Class Champion, Mason Noetzelman, Moses & Aaron

Class Reserve Champion, Ava Boesl, Moses & Aaron

Goats –Meat Breeding Does

Senior Yearling Breeding

Doe: Class Champion, Carson Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires

Class Reserve Champion, Cora Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires

Junior Yearling Breeding

Doe: Class Champion, Liesel Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires

Class Reserve Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary Troopers

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THANK YOU The Douglas County Agricultural Association and its Board of Directors wishes to thank the many business, organizations and public entities that helped to make the 2023 Douglas County Fair a tremendous success. It is because of the attendance of fairgoers from Douglas County and the surrounding region that we are able to maintain the facilities and grounds. It was our pleasure bringing you more to see in 2023! MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AUGUST 14-17, 2024! SEE YOU AT THE FAIR! 2023 Boosters A inity Plus Federal Credit Union Alomere Health Bremer Bank Echo Press Ellingson Plumbing, Heating and AC Glenwood State Bank Integrity Title Hubbard Broadcasting Knute Nelson TFC Poultry Alex Rubbish & Recycling Alexandria Area Economic Development Commission Bethany on the Lake C&L Distributing Coldwell Banker Crown Realtors Counselor Realty - Bobbi Jo & Joey Crouse Elden’s Fresh Foods Farm Bureau Farmer’s Union Oil Company/ Cenex Gardonville Glacial Ridge Health System HPS Rental Holmes City Farmers Mutual Insurance Company Leighton Broadcasting Midwest Machinery Co. Swanston Equipment Viking Bank Vinco Inc. Winning Edge Graphics Alexandria Golf Cars Alexandria Refrigeration Alex Power Equipment Anderson Florist Barge Boyz Bell Bank Billmark’s Insurance Brad & April Brejcha Central Specialties CentraSota Electric Colorful Seasons Don & Jill Kleine B.Well Veterinary Service Faber Insurance Ferguson Brothers Excavating First District Association Garfield Truss Systems Grinager Farms Hampton Inn Innovative Builders Juettner Motors Jim & Jackie Kokett Kevin & Kristie Brezina Little Birt’s Honey Co. Mills Fleet Farm Moe-Urness Lund Mutual Ins. Nodland Construction North Central International Paul’s Small Engine Pete & Nicole Fernholz Precision Auto Service Prime Attachments R&R Ready Mix Ron’s Warehouse Sales StoneBridge Wealth Mgmt The Old Mill Target Viking Garage Door Villard Implement Walmart Jameson Rodgers Concert Sponsors A inity Plus Federal Credit Union 100.7 KIK-FM Busch Light Roth Roofing Juettner Motors Prairie Archery Fired Up Bar & Grill Premier Collision BrickYard Supplies Elden’s Fresh Foods Fire & Ice Heating and AC Evansville Care Campus Summit Chiropractic Care Eco Water Systems of West Central Minnesota Holy Divers Aquatic Weed Removal Competitive Edge Motorsports Randy Fischer Real Estate Ultimate Tire & Total Car Care Lakeside Lumber Company “Trusted. Loving. Professional.” 3901 HWY. 29
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Fall Yearling Breeding

Doe: Class Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary

Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Jaylyn Lusty, Fancy

Farmers

Senior Doe Kid: Class Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary

Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Carson Bumgarner, Liberty

Livewires

Junior Doe Kid: Class Champion, Payson Grinager, Independent Class Reserve Champion, Cora Bumgarner, Liberty

Livewires

Goats – Meat Goats

Champion Dairy Market

Goat: Champion, Kaleb Fuglseth, Moe Reserve Champion, Hayden Lennes, Lake Mary

Troopers

Champion Meat Market

Goat: Champion, Mason Noetzelman, Moses & Aaron Reserve Champion, Valerie Boesl, Moses & Aaron

Champion Meat Breeding

Doe: Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary

Troopers Reserve Champion, Carson Bumgarner, Liberty

Livewires

Senior Meat Goat Showmanship: Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary

Troopers Reserve Champion, Cora Bumgarner, Liberty

Livewires

Intermediate Meat Goat

Showmanship: Champion, Carson Bumgarner, Liberty

Livewires Reserve Champion, Jaylyn

Lusty, Fancy Farmers

Junior Meat Goat

Showmanship: Champion, Payson

LIVESTOCK RESULTS

Grinager, Independent Reserve Champion, Mason Noetzelman, Moses & Aaron

Goats – Dairy Goat

Champion Sr. Dairy Goat: Champion, Makena Hokanson, Moe Reserve Champion, Jackson Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers

Champion Jr. Dairy Goat: Champion, Paige Schaffran, Moses & Aaron Reserve Champion, Jackson Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers

Senior Dairy Goat Showmanship:

Champion, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Elly Baune, Christina Lakers

Intermediate Dairy Goat Showmanship: Champion, Jackson Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, MaKena Hokanson, Moe

Junior Dairy Goat Showmanship:

Champion, Nathan Engelbrecht, Lake Mary

Troopers Reserve Champion, Aidyn Meissner, Moe

Junior Doe Kid: Class Champion, Paige Schaffran, Moses & Aaron Class Reserve Champion, Jackson Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers

Senior Doe Kid: Class Champion, Jackson Engelbrecht, Lake Mary

Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Nathan Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers

Dr Yearling Doe: Class Champion, Jackson Engelbrecht, Lake Mary

Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Sophie Askew, Lake Mary Troopers

Milking Yearling Doe: Class Champion, Aidyn

Meissner, Moe

Class Reserve Champion, Caleb Smith, Chippewans

Milking 2 Year Old Doe: Class Champion, Faith Hokanson, Moe

Class Reserve Champion, Lily Bunting, Moe

Milking 3 Year Old Doe: Class Champion, MaKena Hokanson, Moe

Class Reserve Champion, Jackson Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers

Dairy Spring Calf: Class Champion, Hailey Klimek, Lake Mary

Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Samuel Kalina, Lake Mary Troopers

Winter Calf: Class Champion, Millie Kalina, Lake Mary

Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Millie Kalina, Lake Mary

Troopers

Fall Calf: Class Champion, Hailey Klimek, Lake Mary

Troopers

Class Reserve Champion, Nathan Saulsbury, Working Wonders

Jr. Yearling Calf: Class Champion, Lars Dropik, Liberty Livewires

Class Reserve Champion, Derek Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Sr. Yearling Calf: Class Champion, Lars Dropik, Liberty Livewires

Class Reserve Champion, Hailey Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Cow: Class Champion, Lars Dropik, Liberty Livewires

Class Reserve Champion, Derek Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Jr. Champion Dairy: Champion, Lars Dropik, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Hailey Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Grand Champion Dairy: Champion, Lars Dropik, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Nathan Saulsbury, Working Wonders

Jr. Champion Showman: Champion, Madaline Sanborn, Working Wonders

Intermediate Champion Showman: Champion, Derek Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Millie Kalina, Lake Mary Troopers

Sr. Champion Showman: Champion, Samuel Kalina, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Emma Krohnfeldt, Working Wonders

Rabbit

Fryers Single Pen: Champion, Seth Engelbrecht, Lake Mary

Troopers Reserve Champion, Calie Schlosser, Carlos Happy Helpers

Fryers Pen of Three: Champion, Seth Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers

Market Rabbits: Champion, Seth Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Calie Schlosser, Carlos Happy Helpers

Breeding Rabbits: Champion, Lillian Kelly, Moses & Aaron Reserve Champion, Eva Olson, Christina Lakers

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Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Cody Roers relaxes in the pen with his market lamb in the sheep building on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Leah Symanietz, left, and her daughter, Kiley, look at the goats on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Children try their hand at fishing for fake fish in the fish pond in the game and fish building on Friday, Aug. 18. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Grace Otto spends some time with her junior yearling 4-H entry on Wednesday, Aug. 16.

LIVESTOCK RESULTS

Junior Rabbit Showman: Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, William Boogaard, Fancy Farmers

Intermediate Rabbit

Showman: Champion, Abigail Fiskness, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Ethan Radil, Liberty Livewires

Senior Rabbit Showman: Champion, Mackenzie Fiskness, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Lacie Lange, Liberty Livewires

Rabbit – Best of Breed

New Zealand:

Champion, Lillian Kelly, Moses & Aaron

Havana:

Champion, Paige Schaffran, Moe

Holland Lop:

Champion, Miles Brouns, Fancy Farmers

Mini Rex:

Champion, Eva Olson, Christina Lakers

Mini Lop:

Champion, Lillian Kelly, Moses & Aaron

Netherland Dwarf: Champion, Eva Olson, Christina Lakers

Polish:

Champion, Zachary Fiskness, Liberty Livewires

Other Purebred Small: Champion, Keyarra King, Spruce Hill Rangers

Crossbred: Champion, Madison Houghtaling, Chippewans

Rabbit – Best of Opposite

Sex

Havana:

Champion, Lacie Lange, Liberty Livewires

Holland Lop:

Champion, Miles Brouns, Fancy Farmers

Mini Rex:

Champion, Eva Olson, Christina Lakers

Mini Lop: Champion, Corbin Brouns, Fancy Farmers

Netherland Dwarf: Champion, Eva Olson, Christina Lakers

Polish: Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires

Other Purebred Small: Champion, Katelynn Suchy, Moses & Aaron

Crossbred:

Champion, Angelica Rangel, Chippewans

Sheep – Lamb Lead

Senior Lamb Lead: Champion, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Lacey Siira, Moe

Junior Lamb Lead: Champion, Rachel Roers, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers

Champion Market Sheep: Champion, Rachel Roers, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers

Champion Ewe: Champion, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Luke Sprengeler, Liberty Livewires

Market Lamb Black Face: Class Champion, Rachel Roers, Lake Mary Troopers Class Reserve Champion, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers

Market Lamb White Face: Class Champion, Lacey Siira, Moe

Class Reserve Champion, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers

Market Lamb Speckled

Face: Class Champion, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires

Class Reserve Champion, Tyler Siira, Moe

Ewe Lamb White Face: Class Champion, Lane Hokanson, Moe

Class Reserve Champion, Benjamin Haffner, Spruce Hill Rangers

Ewe Lamb Speckle Face: Class Champion, Lacey Siira, Moe Class Reserve Champion, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires

Ewe Lamb Black Face: Class Champion, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires

Class Reserve Champion, Harlan Rehm, Chippewans

Yearling Ewe Black Face: Class Champion, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers Class Reserve Champion,

Luke Sprengeler, Liberty Livewires

Yearling Ewe White Face: Class Champion, Tyler Siira, Moe Class Reserve Champion, NA

Yearling Ewe Speckle Face: Class Champion, Mary Sprengeler, Liberty Livewires

Class Reserve Champion, Lacey Siira, Moe

Junior Sheep Showman: Champion, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Rachel Roers, Lake Mary Troopers

Intermediate Sheep Showman: Champion, Aiden CableMuyres, Carlos Happy Helpers Reserve Champion, Jaylin Hennen, Chippewans

Senior Sheep Showman: Champion, Tyler Siira, Moe Reserve Champion, Lacey Siira, Moe

Beef Champion Dairy Steer: Champion, Brock Manderschied, Lake Mary Troopers

Market Beef Class Champion Lightweight: Champion, Connor Hawkins, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Briella Bryce, Lake Mary Troopers

Market Beer Class Champion Heavyweight: Champion, Emma Hawkins, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Brenden Bryce, Lake Mary Troopers

Champion Market Beef: Champion, Connor Hawkins, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Emma Hawkins, Chippewans

Champion Cow/Calf: Champion, Rita Thesing, Carlos Happy Helpers Reserve Champion, Rowan Boesl, Chippewans

Class Champion Spring

Calf: Champion, Eva Boesl, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Olivia Otto, Moses and Aaron

Class Champion Fall Calf: Champion, Payson Grinager, Independent Reserve Champion, Grace Otto, Moses and Aaron

Class Champion Summer Yearling: Champion, Bentley Wittmer, Spruce Hill Rangers Reserve Champion, Nathan Saulsbury, Working Wonders

Class Champion Junior Yearling:

Champion, Quiyn Craig, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Charlie Johnston, Chippewans

Champion Heifer: Champion, Quiyn Craig, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Charlie Johnston, Chippewans

Overall Champion Prospect Market Calf: Champion, Emma Hawkins, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Kolt Grinager, Independent

Class Champion Prospect Calf Dairy Steer: Champion, Hailey Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Derek Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Jr. Beef Showman: Champion, Payson Gringer, Independent Reserve Champion, Briella Bryce, Lake Mary Troopers

Intermediate Beef Showman: Champion, Myles Boesl, Moses and Aaron Reserve Champion, Paisley Olson, Lake Mary Troopers

Sr. Beef Showman: Champion, Quiyn Craig, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Rowan Boesl, Chippewans

Swine

Champion Barrow: Champion, Ellie Cronquist, Carlos Happy Helper Reserve Champion, Reagan Lennes, Lake Mary Troopers

Champion Breeding Gilt: Champion, Valerie Boesl, Moses and Aaron Reserve Champion, Madaline Sanborn, Working Wonders

Champion Market Gilt: Champion, Ellie Cronquist, Carlos Happy Helpers Reserve Champion, Carson Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires

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Travis Gulbrandson / Alexandria Echo Press A goat sticks its head through the bars of its pen at the Douglas County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 17. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Jacquie Kvasager walks beside her son, Mac, on the pony ride on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Al Edenloff / Alexandria Echo Press The Horticulture Exhibit at the Douglas County Fair drew a steady stream of onlookers throughout the fair’s four-day run.

Class Lightweight Barrow: Champion, William Englund, Christina Lakers Reserve Champion, Cody Tvrdik, Lake Mary Troopers

Class Middleweight Barrow:

Champion, Ellie Cronquist, Carlos Happy Helpers Reserve Champion, Reagan Lennes, Lake Mary Troopers

Class Heavyweight Barrow: Champion, Quiyn Craig, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Logan Cronquist, Carlos Happy Helpers

Class January Gilt:

Champion, Logan Cronquist, Carlos Happy Helpers

Reserve Champion, Quiyn Craig, Lake Mary Troopers

Class February Gilt:

Champion, Valerie Boesl, Moses and Aaron Reserve Champion, Madaline Sanborn, Working Wonders

Class March Gilt:

Champion, Cody Tvrdik, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Lily Bunting, Moe

Class Lightweight Market

Gilt:

Champion, Eva Olson, Christina Lakers Reserve Champion, Aiden Cable-Muyers, Carlos Happy Helpers

Class Heavyweight Market

Gilt:

Champion, Ellie Cronquist, Carlos Happy Helpers Reserve Champion, Carson

LIVESTOCK & 4-H RESULTS

Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires

Jr. Swine Showman: Champion, Liesel Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires

Reserve Champion, Leland Eddy, Moses and Aaron

Intermediate Swine Showman: Champion, Reagan Lennes, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Carson Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires

Senior Swine Showman: Champion, Cora Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Eva Olson, Christina Lakers

Livestock interviews

Senior Horse:

First Place, Abby Slack, Moe

Second Place, Dakota Pastian, Fancy Farmers

Junior Horse: First Place, Lilibelle Hokanson, Moe Second Place, Abigail Schaffran, Moses and Aaron

Senior Poultry:

First Place, Mackenzie Fiskness, Liberty Livewires

Second Place, Tahira Schaffran, Moses & Aaron

Junior Poultry:

First Place, Ahriya Olsen, Christina Lakers

Second Place, Katelynn Suchy, Moses & Aaron

Senior Goat:

First Place, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires

Second Place, Kaleb Fuglseth, Moe

Junior Goat:

First Place, Mason Noetzelman, Moses & Aaron

Second Place, Owen Fuglseth, Moe

Senior Dairy:

First Place, Hailey Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Second Place, Derek Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Junior Dairy: First Place, Jenevieve Brakken, Working Wonders

Second Place, Elliot Boesl, Moses & Aaron

Senior Rabbits:

First Place, Lacie Lange, Liberty Livewires

Second Place, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires

Junior Rabbits: First Place, William Boogaard, Fancy Farmers Second Place, Katelynn Suchy, Moses & Aaron

Senior Sheep: First Place, Tyler Siira, Moe

Second Place, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires

Junior Sheep: First Place, Josefina Wilson, Lake Mary Troopers

Second Place, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers

Senior Beef: First Place, Tyler Siira, Moe

Second Place, Lacey Siira, Moe

Junior Beef: First Place, Brielle Bryce, Lake Mary Troopers

Second Place, Jackson Bryce, Lake Mary Troopers

Senior Swine: First Place, Will Englund, Christina Lakers Second Place, Faith Lutz, Working Wonders

Junior Swine: First Place, Josefina Wilson, Lake Mary

Troopers Second Place, Madaline Sanborn, Working Wonders

4-H Entry Day Results (Monday)

Aerospace: Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Duncan Ponicki, Spruce Hill Rangers

Bicycle: Champion, Sullivan Rooney, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Caleb Smith, Chippewans

Cat Show Senior: Champion, Lauren Thoennes, Moe Reserve Champion, Jackson Dutcher, Chippewans

Cat Show Junior: Champion, Iris Rooney, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Jenevieve Brakken, Working Wonders

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Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Ken Payne pushes his dog, Marlee, through the goat barn on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Children pet a hedgehog during a presentation by the Chahinkapa Zoo at the fair on Friday, Aug. 18. Al Edenloff / Alexandria Echo Press The Fabulous Armadillos rocked the Douglas County Fair on Wednesday, Aug. 16 with a wide variety of tunes, from soft rock and country to Motown and heavy metal.

4-H RESULTS

Cat Exhibit:

Champion, Jackson

Dutcher, Chippewans

Reserve Champion, Lauren Thoennes, Moe

Overall Cat Show & Exhibit: Champion, Lauren Thoennes, Moe

Child Development: Champion, Lauren Thoennes, Moe

Reserve Champion, Lacie Lange, Liberty Livewires

Citizenship:

Champion, Annie Bode, Carlos Happy Helpers

Consumer Education:

Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires

Reserve Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires

Crafts/Kits (3-5 Gr.):

Champion, Katelynn Suchy, Moses & Aaron Reserve Champion, Payson Grinager, Independent

Crafts/Kits (6-8 Gr):

Champion, Abby Will, Fancy Farmers

Reserve Champion, Moriah Loween, Lake Mary

Troopers

Crafts/Kits (9 & up): Champion, Gavin Engelbrecht, Lake Mary

Troopers

Reserve Champion, Hailey Klimek, Lake Mary

Troopers

Overall Craft: Champion, Abby Will, Fancy Farmers

Creative Writing: Champion, Lacie Lange, Liberty Livewires

Reserve Champion, Kaitlyn Seibel, Hoofbeats

Electric: Champion, Daryn Botzet, Carlos Happy Helpers Reserve Champion, Derek Klimek, Lake Mary

Troopers

Engineering Design: Champion, Caleb Smith, Chippewans

Reserve Champion, David Wunderlich,

Lake Mary Troopers Engineering Design

Challenge:

Champion, Caleb Dahlheimer, Fancy Farmers, Champion, Isaak Herickhoff, Fancy Farmers Champion, William Boogaard, Fancy Farmers

Entomology:

Champion, Cora Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans

Exploring Animals: Champion, Lilly Klimek, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Tahlia Rooney, Lake Mary Troopers

Exploring the Environment: Champion, Jaylyn Lusty, Fancy Farmers Reserve Champion, Ethan Radil, Liberty Livewires

Fine Arts (3-5 Gr.): Champion, Owen Fuglseth, Moe Reserve Champion, Lucy Nelson, Lake Mary Troopers

Fine Arts (6 - 8):

Champion, Gracianna Fuller, Christina Lakers Reserve Champion, Jaylyn Lusty, Fancy Farmers

Fine Arts (9 & up):

Champion, Julian Ramos, Working Wonders Reserve Champion, Hailey Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Overall Fine Arts:

Champion, Gracianna Fuller, Christina Lakers

Fishing Sports:

Champion, Grahm McKibbin, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Rachel Roers, Lake Mary Troopers

Forest Resources:

Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Owinn Cimbura, Hoofbeats

Geology:

Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Jackson Dutcher, Chippewans

Health & Wellness: Champion, Ayden Kapphahn, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Kaelyn McKibbin, Lake Mary Troopers

Home Environment: Champion, Lauren Thoennes, Moe Reserve Champion, Josie Schaffran, Moses & Aaron

Horseless Horse: Champion, Lacey Meyer, Lake Mary Troopers

Industrial Tech Gr. 3-5: Champion, Leland Eddy, Moses & Aaron Reserve Champion, Madaline Sanborn, Working Wonders

Industrial Tech Gr. 6-8: Champion, Alden Eddy, Moses & Aaron Reserve Champion, Derek Klimek, Lake Mary Troopers

Industrial Tech Gr. 9 & up: Champion, Lars Dropik, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Seth Engelbrecht, Lake Mary Troopers

Overall Industrial Tech: Champion, Alden Eddy, Moses & Aaron

Needle Arts: Champion, Paige Schaffran, Moe Reserve Champion, Ahriya Olsen, Christina Lakers

Pet Show Senior: Champion, Kendra Massmann, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Ethan Radil, Liberty Livewires

Pet Show Junior: Champion, Ahriya Olsen, Christina Lakers Reserve Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires

Pet Exhibit: Champion, Ethan Radil, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires

Overall Pet Show & Exhibit: Champion, Ethan Radil, Liberty Livewires

Photography (3-5 Gr): Champion, Josie Thoennes, Moe Reserve Champion, Brielle Lusty, Fancy Farmers

Photography (6-8 Gr): Champion, Paisley Olson, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Lauren Thoennes, Moe

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Travis Gulbrandson / Alexandria Echo Press A rooster takes a look at passersby at the Douglas County Fair on Thursday, Aug. 17. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Fairgoers enjoy the thrills offered by the Fireball ride at the fair on Friday, Aug. 18. Jake Sutherlin / Alexandria Echo Press Gavin Hjelle (right) tips over his opponent to win the 2023 Douglas County Fair Lawn Mower Derby Modified Division on August 17, 2023.

Photography (9 & up): Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Samuel Kalina, Lake Mary Troopers

Overall Photography: Champion, Josie Thoennes, Moe

Safety:

Champion, Josie Thoennes, Moe

Science of Animals: Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Carson Bumgarner, Liberty Livewires

Science Inquiry:

Champion, Eve Sprengeler, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires

Self-Determined: Champion, Hayden Lennes, Lake Mary

Troopers Reserve Champion, Madaline Sanborn, Working Wonders

Shooting Sports:

Champion, Ethan Radil, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Jaxson Bosl, Carlos Happy Helpers

Small Engines: Champion, William Englund, Christina Lakers Reserve Champion, Brock Manderschied, Lake Mary Troopers

Technology:

Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Jackson Dutcher, Chippewans

Tractor: Champion, Hunter Walz, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Kyle Tvrdik, Lake Mary Troopers

Veterinary Science: Champion, Eva Olson, Christina Lakers Reserve Champion, Julia Sprengeler, Liberty Livewires

Video/Filmmaking: Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Daria Meinert, Spruce Hill Rangers

Water Resources: Champion, Rylee Bundermann, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Trent Radil, Liberty Livewires

Wildlife/Biology: Champion, Jaylyn Lusty, Fancy Farmers Reserve Champion, Ayden Kapphahn, Chippewans

Youth Leadership: Champion, Kaleb Fuglseth, Moe Reserve Champion, Madaline Sanborn, Working Wonders

Club Exhibits

4-H Banners: Champion, Moses & Aaron Reserve Champion, Fancy Farmers

Club Community Pride: Champion, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Moe

4-H Club Scarecrows: Champions, Liberty Livewires Reserve Champion, Moses & Aaron

4-H Club Scrapbooks: Champions, Fancy Farmers Reserve Champion, Chippewans

4-H Entry Day Results (Tuesday)

Breads: Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Dakotah Pastian, Fancy Farmers

Corn: Champion, Daryn Botzet, Carlos Happy Helpers Reserve Champion, Brock Manderschied, Lake Mary Troopers

Dairy Foods: Champion, Lily Bunting, Moe

Flower Gardening: Champion, Paisley Olson,

Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans

Food & Nutrition Grades

3-5: Champion, Jayne Nelson, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Emilia Scegura, Lake Mary Troopers

Food & Nutrition Grades

6-8: Champion, Kaelyn McKibbin, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Josie Schaffran, Moses & Aaron

Food & Nutrition Grades 9 & +: Champion, Samuel Kalina, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Samuel Kalina, Lake Mary Troopers

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Sam Stuve / Alexandria Echo Press A kid pulls a tractor at the Douglas County Fair on Aug. 19, 2023. Al Edenloff / Alexandria Echo Press Cast members from Disney’s Newsies Jr. jump in the air during a dance sequence from the Hubbard Radio Stage on Friday, Aug. 18. Jake Sutherlin / Alexandria Echo Press Participants of the 2023 Douglas County Fair Princess Pageant perform a group dance routine together on August 17, 2023. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Members of the Glacial Ridge Cattlemen’s Association grill steaks on the afternoon of Friday, Aug. 18.

Food & Nutrition Overall:

Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans

Food Preservation:

Champion, Joaquim

Ramos, Working Wonders Reserve Champion, Dominic Wunderlich, Lake Mary Troopers

Food Revue:

Champion, ElimJo Loween, Lake Mary Troopers

Fruit:

Champion, Ashton Schlosser, Independent Reserve Champion, Logan Arvidson, Carlos Happy Helpers

Indoor Gardening:

Champion, Paisley Olson, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Thomas Dutcher, Chippewans

Microwave Cooking: Champion, Abigail Boogaard, Fancy Farmers Reserve Champion, Tahlia Rooney, Lake Mary Troopers

Plant & Soil Sciences: Champion, Benton Scholten, Lake Mary Troopers Reserve Champion, Benton Scholten, Lake Mary Troopers

Potatoes: Champion, Spencer Olson, Christina Lakers Reserve Champion, Ashton Schlosser, Independent

Small Grains & Legumes: Champion, Daryn Botzet, Carlos Happy Helpers Reserve Champion, Lars Dropik, Liberty Livewires

Vegetable/Herb Gardening: Champion, Spencer Olson, Christina Lakers

Reserve Champion, Lilly Klimek, Chippewans

Largest Vegetable Cucumber: Champion, Keyarra King, Spruce Hill Rangers

Largest Vegetable

Pumpkin: Champion, Payson Grinager, Independent

Largest Vegetable Squash: Champion, Josefina

Wilson, Lake Mary Troopers

Largest Vegetable Cabbage: Champion, Jackson Dutcher, Chippewans

Largest Vegetable Corn: Champion, Hailey Roers, Lake Mary Troopers

Club Container Gardening: Champion, Chippewans Reserve Champion, Fancy Farmers

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Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Larry Leighton enjoys a corn dog at the fair on Wednesday, Aug. 16. Lowell Anderson / Alexandria Echo Press Children look out at the fair from the top of the Ferris Wheel on Friday, Aug. 18. Jake Sutherlin / Alexandria Echo Press Jade Steward is crowned winner of the 2023 Douglas County Fair Princess Pageant on August 17, 2023. Al Edenloff / Alexandria Echo Press The Blonde and the Bohunk got fair-goers dancing during their show on the Alomere Health Main Stage on Saturday, Aug. 19.

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