August 15, 2023, Fair Results are listed. All towns are in Illinois unless noted.
23-02/ JUNIOR AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS Gabriella E. Abell of Tampico earned Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Grains Division, with Katelyn M. Temple of Fulton earning Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Vegetable Division, at the 152th Annual Whiteside County Fair’s Junior Agricultural Products Show.
GRAINS
Premier Exhibitor Plaque Sponsored by Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Store, Fulton, Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
Reserve Premier Exhibitor Plaque Sponsored by Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Store, Fulton, Aubrey Landheer, Lyndon
2023 CROP
Best Ear Of Field Corn, Aubrey Landheer, Lyndon; 2. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 3. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
Longest Ear Of Corn, Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 2. Aubrey Landheer, Lyndon; 3. Megan Folkers, Morrison
Single Stalk Hill Of Corn In Container, Aubrey Landheer, Lyndon; 2. Megan Folkers, Morrison; 3. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
Two Stalk Hills Of Corn In Container, Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
Best 4″ Slice Of Alfalfa, Quinn James, Morrison
Five Stalks Soybeans In Bundle,Quinn James, Morrison; 2. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico; 3. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton
Best Five Ears Of Field Corn, Megan Folkers, Morrison; 2. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico; 3. Quinn James, Morrison
VEGETABLES
Premier Exhibitor, Plaque Sponsored by Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Store, Fulton, Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton
Reserve Premier Exhibitor, Plaque Sponsored by Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Store, Fulton, Ayden Meiers, Morrison
Largest Sunflower, Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton
Judge’s Choice Ribbon, Ayden Meiers, Morrison, For Three Red Tomatoes
Kyle Miller Memorial Award, Trophy Sponsored by Kyle Miller Memorial Fund, Prophetstown and Howard Scott, Alyssa A. Temple, Fulton, For Best Display of Vegetables in Little Red Wagon
Best of Show, Vivian Baker, Morrison, For Best Decorated Gourd
Three White Onions, Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 2. George Selburg, Lyndon
Three Red Onions, Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 2. George Selburg, Lyndon
Three Yellow Onions, Ayden Meiers, Morrison; 2. Alyssa A. Temple, Fulton; 3. George Selburg, Lyndon
Three Pickle Cucumbers (No less than 3″ or no more than 4″ long), Megan Folkers, Morrison
Three Slicing Cucumbers, Ayden Meiers, Morrison; 2. Bobby Belha, Morrison
Three Green Bell Peppers, Ayden Meiers, Morrison; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Three Habaneros Peppers, Alyssa A. Temple, Fulton; 2. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton
Three Jalapeno Peppers, Emily Henson, Morrison; 2. Kate Henson, Morrison; 3. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton
Three Sweet Banana Peppers, Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Three Tomato-Roma (w/stems), Kate Henson, Morrison; 2. Emily Henson, Morrison
Three Red Cherry Tomato (w/stems), Alyssa A. Temple, Fulton; 2. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 3. Aubrey Landheer, Lyndon
Three Tomato-Red (any red variety) (w/stems), Ayden Meiers, Morrison; 2. Kate Henson, Morrison; 3. Emily Henson, Morrison
Three Tomato-Green (Not Ripe) (w/stems), Emily Henson, Morrison; 2. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 3. Kate Henson, Morrison
One Eggplant-Black Beauty, Kara B. Schipper, Erie
Five Snap Beans-Green, Kate Henson, Morrison; 2. Emily Henson, Morrison; 3. Bobby Belha, Morrison
Five Snap Beans-Yellow, Bobby Belha, Morrison
Largest Watermelon By Weight (w/2″ stem), Aubrey Landheer, Lyndon
Most Unusual Size & Shape Vegetable Grown in Current Growing Year, Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
Two Zucchini, Ayden Meiers, Morrison; 2. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 3. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
Largest Pumpkin By Weight, Ayden Meiers, Morrison; 2. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton
Three Miniature Pumpkins (orange), Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton
Five Ears Sweet Corn- Mixed with Husk, Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
One Head Of Cabbage, George Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 3. Henry Selburg, Lyndon
Largest Sunflower By Diameter, Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 2. Alyssa A. Temple, Fulton; 3. George Selburg, Lyndon
Best Decorated Gourd, Vivian Baker, Morrison; 2. Alyssa A. Temple, Fulton
Best Display Of Vegetables In Little Red Wagon, Trophy By Kyle Miller Memorial Fund, Alyssa A, Temple, Fulton
23-04 / JUNIOR TEXTILES Audrey Gesiakowski of Sterling earned Premier Exhibitor Honors at the Junior Textile Show.
Premier Exhibitor Trophy, By KAST Laser Creations, Morrison, Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
LINENS – 1
Any Other, Bethany Huizenga
PICTURES – 1
Small-Any, Caitlyn E. Pink, Sterling
Large-Any, Caitlyn E. Pink, Sterling
CLOTHING - 1
Shorts, Pants Or Skirt, Jocelyn G. Pink, Sterling
Dress Or Jumper, Jocelyn G. Pink, Sterling
Miscellaneous, Jocelyn G. Pink, Sterling
PILLOWS - 1
Patchwork/Pieced, 1. Alyssa A. Temple, Fulton; 3. Jocelyn G. Pink, Sterling
Any Other, 1. Bethany Huizenga, Morrison; 3. Jocelyn G. Pink, Sterling
MISCELLANEOUS – 1
Tote Bag/Purse, 2. Jocelyn G. Pink, Sterling
Tie Dyed T-shirt, 2 Colors Or Less, 2. Caitlyn E. Pink, Sterling
Tie Dyed T-shirt, 3 Colors Or More, 1. George Selburg, Lyndon; 2. Henry Selburg, Lyndon; 3. Caitlyn E. Pink, Sterling
Rug, Any Method, 2. Jocelyn G .Pink, Sterling
Any Other Wall Hanging, 1. Jocelyn G. Pink, Sterling; 2. Caitlyn E. Pink, Sterling
Any Knit Article, 1. Jocelyn G. Pink, Sterling
Any Crochet Article, 1. Kate Henson, Morrison
DIVISION II (Ages 15 – 18)
HANDMADE DOLL AND ANIMAL – 2
Stuffed Animal (1), Kate Henson, Morrison; 2. Ava Wolever, Morrison; 3. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
CLOTHING – 2
Apron, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Shorts, Pants, Or Skirt, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico; 3. Kate Henson, Morrison
Dress Or Jumper, 1. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
Miscellaneous, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling; 2. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
MISCELLANEOUS - 2
Any Fleece Article, 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Refrigerator Magnets, Part Textile, 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Textile Christmas Ornament, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Recycled Item Under 12″, 1. Kate Henson, Morrison
Recycled Item Over 12″, 1. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico; 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Hand Decorated Store Bought Item, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Tote Bag Or Purse, 1. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
Jewelry, part textile (limit 6 items), 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Tie Dyed T-shirt 2 Colors Or Less, 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Decorated T-shirt Or Sweat Shirt, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Patriotic Item, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Any Knit/Crochet Article, 1. Kate Henson, Morrison
Electronic Device Cover, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Item Made With Duct Tape Under 12″, 1. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
Item Made With Duct Tape Over 12″, 2. Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
BASKETS – 2
Miscellaneous, Audrey Gesiakowski, Sterling
DIVISION III (All Ages)
QUILTS – 3
Quilts, Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico
23-01 / OPEN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS
Cindy Young of Erie took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Grains and Forages Division, and Donna Young of Sterling took Premier Exhibitor Honors in the Vegetables Division at the Open Agricultural Products Show.
GRAINS AND FORAGES
Premier Exhibitor, Plaques Sponsored by Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Store, Fulton, Cindy Young, Erie
Reserve, Plaques Sponsored by Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Store, Fulton, Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown
Best Scarecrow Trophy Donated by American Gear, Prophetstown, Austin Zink, Rock Falls
2022 CROP
One Gallon Jar Of Rye, Ron E. Pell, Morrison
One Gallon Jar Of Soybeans, Cindy Young, Erie
One Gallon Jar Of Shelled Corn, 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown
2023 CROP
Best Ear Of Corn, 1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
Longest Ear Of Corn, 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Connie Landheer, Morrison
Single Stalk Hill Corn In Container, 1. Megan Folkers, Morrison; 2. Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown
Two Or More Stalk Hill Of Corn In Container, 1. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown
Best 4″ Slice Of Alfalfa, 1. Wesley Bush, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown
Best 4″ Slice Of Grass Hay, 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Quinn James, Morrison
Best 4″ Slice Of Mixed Hay, 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown
Best 4″ Slice Of Wheat Straw, 1. Carter A .Cruse, Prophetstown; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Cindy Young, Erie
2023 CROP
Best Five Ears Of Field Corn, 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Andrew C. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Megan Folkers, Morrison
Five Stalks Soybeans Bundled, 1. Connie Landheer, Morrison; 2. Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown; 3. Quinn James, Morrison
Scarecrow, Trophy By American Gear, Prophetstown, 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
VEGETABLES
Premier Exhibitor, Plaque Sponsored by Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Store, Fulton, Donna Young, Sterling
Reserve, Plaque Sponsored by Timber Lane Christmas Tree Farm & TLC Store, Fulton, Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head Winner, Donna Young, Sterling
Largest Sunflower, Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison
Best of Show, Best & Greatest Variety, Cindy Young, Erie
Judge’s Choice Award, Merle Daniels, Morrison
Best & Greatest Var. Of Garden, 1. Cindy Young, Erie
Market Basket, 1/2 Bushel, 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Best Display Storage Veggies, 1. Donna Young, Sterling
New England Boiled Dinner Basket, 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Gourds Best Assortment, 1. Deb Foreman, Sterling
Five Snap Beans- Yellow, 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Five Snap Beans- Green, 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Phil Tichler, Morrison; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Two Zucchini- Green, 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Two Butternut Squash, 1. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Most Unusual Size Shape & Color Vegetable, 1. Sharon K. Moore, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Three Miniature Pumpkins (orange), 1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison
Largest Pumpkin By Weight, 1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Tex Suarez, Morrison
Best Sugar Baby Watermelon, 1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison
Largest Watermelon By Weight, 1. Donna Young, Sterling
One Muskmelon, 1. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
One Cabbage, 1. Sharon K. Moore, Morrison; 2. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Three Carrots, 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Phil Tichler, Morrison; 3. Connie Landheer, Morrison
One Black Beauty Eggplant, 1. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Red Onions, 1. Phil Tichler, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison
Three White Onions, 1. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Three Yellow Onions, 1. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie
Largest Onion By Weight, 1. Cindy Young, Erie
Three Green Bell Peppers, 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Ron E. Pell, Morrison
Three Habanero Peppers, 1. Cindy Young, Erie; 2. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Three Jalapeno Peppers, 1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Jenny Butkus, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Sweet Banana Pepper, 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Three Cucumbers For Slicing, 1. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Phil Tichler, Morrison; 3. Sharon K. Moore, Morrison
Three Pickling Cucumbers, 1. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Buck Hill, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Three Table Beets. 1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Red Cherry Tomatoes (w/stems), 1. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Three Preserving Roma Tomatoes (w/stems), 1. Ron E. Pell, Morrison; 2. Karli Ewaniuk, Dixon; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Three Yellow Pear Tomatoes (w/stems), 1. Gabriella E. Abell, Tampico; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Ron E. Pell, Morrison
Three Green (not ripe) Red Tomatoes (w/stems), 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Three Tomatoes (any other red variety) (w/stems), 1. Sharon K. Moore, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Carter A. Cruse, Prophetstown
Largest Tomato By Weight (w/stem), 1. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Vivian Baker, Morrison
Three Heirloom Tomatoes (w/stems), 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison
Largest Sunflower By Diameter, 1. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 2. Deb Foreman, Sterling; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Figure Of Scene Made Of Vegetables, 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
Best Decorated Gourd, 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Best Decorated Pumpkin, 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Best 5 Ears Of Mixed Sweet Corn, 1. Buck Hill, Morrison; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison
POTATOES
White Potatoes (five pounds), 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Red Potatoes (five pounds), 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Phil Tichler, Morrison
Mr. Or Mrs. Potato Head, Trophy By Rock River Lumber & Grain, Prophetstown, 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls
23-03 / OPEN HORTICULTURE
Austin Zink of Rock Falls took Premier Exhibitor Honors at the Open Horticulture Show.
AWARDS
Premier Exhibitor, Austin Zink, Rock Falls
Reserve Premier Exhibitor, Merle Daniels, Morrison
Award for Apple Head Doll In Memory of Shirley Daniels, Donated by Five Star Enterprises, Morrison, Merle Daniels, Morrison
Judges Choice Award, Sara Medendorp, Morrison For Peaches
Best of Show, Austin Zink, Rock Falls with Fruit Basket
APPLES
Apples – Delicious, 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Mark Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls
Apples – Golden Delicious, 1. Quinn James, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling; 3. Katelyn M. Temple, Fulton
Apples – Jonathon, 1. Donna Young, Sterling; 2. Cindy Young, Erie
Apples – Mcintosh, 1. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 2. Cindy Young, Erie; 3. Anya Baker, Morrison
Apples – Braeburn, 1. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison
Apples – Granny Smith, 1. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 2. Anya Baker, Morrison
Apples – Any Other 1 Variety, 1. Abby M. Temple, Fulton; 2. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
Apples – Summer/Early Fall Apples, 1. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison
CRABAPPLES
Crabapples – Whitney, 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Theresa Zink, Rock Falls; 3. Mark Zink, Rock Falls
Crabapples – Siberian, 1. Bob Boone, Prophetstown
PEARS
Pears – Bartlett, 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 3. Quinn James, Morrison
Pears – Duchess, 1. Donna Young, Sterling
PEACHES
Any One Variety, 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Phil Tichler, Morrison
GRAPES
Grapes – Concord, 1. Bob Boone, Prophetstown; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 3. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison
Grapes – Delaware, 1. Quinn James, Morrison; 2. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Grapes – Niagra, 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison
Grapes – Any Other One Variety, 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
BERRIES
Berries – Any Edible Berry, 1. Sara Medendorp, Morrison; 2. Steve D. Schroeder, Morrison; 3. Donna Young, Sterling
DISPLAY OF FRUITS
Display Of Fruits – 6 Kinds Of Fruit, 1. Donna Young, Sterling
Display Basket, 1. Austin Zink, Rock Falls; 2. Donna Young, Sterling
Display Of Fruits – Apple Head Doll, 1. Merle Daniels, Morrison; 2. Vivian Baker, Morrison; 3. Austin Zink, Rock Falls