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2023 Ashland County Fair Photo’s & Events List
Joe Lyons •
October 9, 2023
Please if you have any pictures of events that I don’t have posted please email them to pilyons@yahoo.com to have every event covered.
SUNDAY- SEPT. 17-OPENING DAY
9 a.m.-Jr. Fair Market Steer Showmanship Show-C
9 a.m.-Open Class Rabbit Show (Show & Go) – SW
12:30 p.m.-Jr. Fair King/Queen Contest-P
1:30 p.m. -The Warrior (Gospel) – P
4 p.m.-Jr. Fair Poultry Show-SWP
4 p.m.-K-9 Demonstration-C (Need Photo’s)
5 p.m.-Women’s Skillet Throw -C
6 p.m.-Never Surrender (Rock) – P
6:30 p.m.-OSTPA Tractor Pull -G
7 p.m.-Jr. Fair Market Steer Show-C (Need Photo’s)
Ashland County Fair Grain Seed Potato/Vegetable Show
Ashland County Fair Youth Hobby Show
Ashland County Fair Flower Show 2023
MONDAY-SEPT. 18-VETERAN’S DAY
(Free Meal for Veterans 12 p.m.-6 p.m. )
8:30 a.m.-Jr. Fair Market Lamb Show-C
9 a.m.-Jr. Fair Dairy Showmanship, followed by Jr. Dairy Show and Open Class Dairy Show-C
9 a.m.-Jr. Fair Rabbit Show-SP
10 a.m.-Open Class Poultry Show-OP
10:45 a.m.-Walk of Honor-Begin at Veteran’s Bldg.
11 a.m.-Veteran’s Service- By Hospice of NC Ohio-P
12 Noon-Harness Racing (Pari-Mutuel)-G
3 p.m.-Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Show-C
6 p.m.-Human Antique Tractor Pull-Draft Horse Barn
6 p.m.-Jr. Fair Small Animal Costume Contest-SWP
6 p.m.-Harness Racing (Pari-Mutuel)-G
7 p.m.- Lincoln Highway (Bluegrass)-P
TUESDAY-SEPT. 19 – SR.CITIZEN’S DAY
(Fun Times in Pavilion 10am-4p.m.)
8 a.m.-Draft Horse/Pony Halter Show-C
8:30 a.m.-Jr. Fair Market Hog Show- SW
10 a.m.-Euchre (Age 60 and over)
12:00 p.m.-The Warrior (Gospel)-P
12 Noon-Draft Horse/Pony Hitch Show-C
2 p.m.-Sr. King/Queen Contest-P
3:30p.m. David A. Brizius Magician (Firefighter Dave)
6 p.m.-Jr. Fair Baby Beef Show-C
7 p.m. On the Edge of illusion-Comedian/Magician (Need Photo’s)
7 p.m.-JOE NICHOLS Concert (Country)-G
Special Guest-Emily Ann Roberts
WEDNESDAY-SEPT. 20 – LADIES’ DAY
[Special Programs 9 a.m.-5 p.m.-Pavilion)
9 a.m.-Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Show-C 9 a.m.-
Jr. Fair Dairy/Meat Market Goat Show-SWP
Followed by Jr. Fair Pygmy/Fiber/Pack/Harness-Goat
9 a.m.-Open Class Sheep Show-New Sheep Pavilion
7 p.m.-Top Rail Band (Bluegrass) – P
THURSDAY – SEPT. 21
10 a.m.-Diaper Derby-P
1:30 p.m.-Toddlers Foot Race-P
3:30 p.m. -Livestock Auction
Market Rabbit -C
Market Turkey -C
Market Chicken-C
Dairy Benefit – C
5 p.m.-4-H Horse Fun Show-Paddock
6 p.m.-Motocross-G
6:00 p.m. Auction-Market Steer, Then Baby Beef -C
7 p.m.-Tom’s Kitchen Table-(Mix-Country to Rock)-P
8 p.m.-Little International Showmanship-SWP (New)
FRIDAY-SEPT. 22 – YOUTH DAY
8:30 a.m.-Auction-Market Hog -C 11:00 a.m. Auction- Dairy & Meat) Market Goat
followed by Market Lamb
11 a.m.-Small Car Race (2 to 4 Year Old) -P
1:30 to 4:30 p.m.-COSI-Science Live-P
4:30 p.m.-Stock Tractor Pull-G
(Antique Tractor Parade Prior Stock Tractor Pull)
7 p.m.-Draft Pony Pull-C
7 p.m.-Laredo (Mix-Country to Rock) -P
SATURDAY-SEPT. 23-DERBY DAY
9 a.m.-Open Goat Show- (Show & Go)-SP
10 a.m.-Open Draft Horse & Pony Hitch Show-G
1 p.m. – Aidan Albaugh (Country) -P
2 p.m.-Auction-Wood Carver-Buckeye Triangle
4 p.m.-Backseat Driver contest G
4 p.m.-4-H Baked Goods Auction-V
6 p.m.-Demolition Derby-G
7 p.m.-Callunaw Redneck Band (Country to Rock) -P
7 p.m.-Square Dance/Line Dancing-Byers Bldg.
C=Coliseum, SW=Swine Pavilion, RB-Rabbit Barn, OP=Open Poultry Bldg., JP=Jr. Fair Poultry Bldg., OSB-Open Sheep Bar, G=Grandstand, P=Pavilion,
V=Veteran’s Building, SHP=New Sheep Pavilion
Backseat Driver Contest 2023
Joe Lyons •
September 29, 2023
1st – Brad Burgett/Heather Burgett with the time of 1:55:28
2nd – Mike Weber/Troy Weber with the time of 2:11:01
Ashland County Fair Needlecraft 2023
Joe Lyons •
September 27, 2023
There were some exquisite quilts and afghans on display at the 2023, Ashland County fair, along with beautiful dresses, placemats, and an array of beautiful handiwork. A lot of time was invested in these needlecraft projects, and the results were especially beautiful to look at. Congratulations on all your hard work and effort and thank you to all who participated in the Ashland County Fair Needlecraft show, 2023. The results for the judging is as follows:
Needlecraft – Afghan – Knitted
1st – Cordelia Hodosko
2nd – Paula Litton
Needlecraft – Afghan – Crocheted
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Sharon Cline
Needlecraft – Afghan – Crocheted – Granny Square
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Miranda Gallaway
Needlecraft – Afghan – Crocheted, Carriage or Crib
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Sharon Cline
Needlecraft – Afghan – Antique (50 yrs.or older)
1st – Rosemary Caster
Needlecraft – Afghan – Miscellaneous
2nd – Kaitlyn Harper
Needlecraft – Quilt – Patchwork
1st – Laura Nolletti
2nd – Chris Herron
Needlecraft – Quilt – All Machine Made
1st – Deb Armstrong
2nd – Laura Nolletti
3rd – Jennifer Heichel
Needlecraft – Quilt – Pieced by Machine, Hand Quiltd
3rd – Kay Oxenrider
Needlecraft – Quilt – Applique & Pieced
2nd – Marcella Workman
Needlecraft – Quilt – Made by 2 or more people
2nd – Kay Oxenrider
Needlecraft – Quilt – Best Preserved Antique
1st – Debra Powell
2nd – Tammy Brockway
3rd – Jennifer Willis
Needlecraft – Quilt – Unfinished Quilt Top, Antique
1st – Jennifer Willis
Needlecraft – Quilt – Misc. (other than listed)
1st – Laura Nolletti
Needlecraft – Quilt – Applique
1st – Deb Armstrong
3rd – Lorelei Watson
Needlecraft – Quilt – Embroidered
1st – Kay Oxenrider
2nd – Lorelei Watson
3rd – Emmie Vance
Needlecraft – Quilt – Patchwork
1st – Pat Waldron
2nd – Laura Nolletti
3rd – Alainna Heichel
Needlecraft – Quilt – All Machine Made
1st – Pat Waldron
2nd – Deb Armstrong
3rd – Jayne Roblin
Needlecraft – Quilt – Pieced by Machine, Hand Quiltd
2nd – Sarah Kearns
3rd – Kay Oxenrider
Needlecraft – Quilt – Applique & Pieced
1st – Kimmie Humrichouser
2nd – Deb Armstrong
3rd – Pat Waldron
Needlecraft – Quilt – Made by 2 or more people
2nd – Jayne Roblin
3rd – Emmie Vance
Needlecraft – Quilt – Paper Pieced
1st – Pat Waldron
2nd – Deb Armstrong
3rd – Laura Nolletti
Needlecraft – Quilt – Unfinished Quilt Top, Antique
2nd – Andi Brockett
Needlecraft – Quilt – Crib/Baby
1st – Jayne Roblin
2nd – Jennifer Swaisgood
3rd – Emmie Vance
Needlecraft – Quilt – Miniature Quilt Replica of Full Size
2nd – Kimmie Humrichouser
Needlecraft – Quilt – Doll Bed Quilt
1st – Charlotte M Elson
Needlecraft – Quilt – Wall Hanging-25″ or smaller 25″ or Smaller
1st – Kimmie Humrichouser
Needlecraft – Quilt – Wall Hanging-Larger than 25″ Larger than 25″
1st – Laura Nolletti
2nd – Tammy Brockway
3rd – Pat Waldron
Needlecraft – Quilt – Table Topper – 36″x36″ smaller
2nd – Kimmie Humrichouser
3rd – Laura Nolletti
Needlecraft – Quilt – Table Topper – Larger than 36″
1st – Laura Nolletti
Needlecraft – Quilt – Table Runner
1st – Deb Armstrong
2nd – Kimmie Humrichouser
3rd – Laura Nolletti
Needlecraft – Quilt – Speciman Block (not quilted)
1st – Kimmie Humrichouser
Needlecraft – Quilt – Art
2nd – Sonya Riley
Needlecraft – Quilt – Preprinted Panels
2nd – Laura Nolletti
3rd – Robin Bowman
Needlecraft – Quilt – Unquilted Quilt Top
1st – Kimmie Humrichouser
2nd – Pat Waldron
3rd – Sarah Kearns
Needlecraft – Quilt – Rag Quilts
2nd – Sonya Riley
3rd – Tammy Brockway
Needlecraft – Quilt – Misc. (Other than listed)
1st – Laura Nolletti
2nd – Kimmie Humrichouser
3rd – Emmie Vance
Needlecraft – Quilt – Best of Big Quilts(Class 1-13) Gift from: Country Charm
1st – Laura Nolletti
Needlecraft – Quilt – Best of Small Quilts(Cls14-43) Gift from: Anonyymous Donor
1st – Pat Waldron
Needlecraft – Comforter (Knotted) – Comforter
3rd – Robin Bowman
Needlecraft – Crochet – Infant-Sweater or Dress
1st – Lana S Linder
2nd – Paula Litton
Needlecraft – Crochet – Infant Set-Sweater,Hat,Booties
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Paula Litton
3rd – Cathy Viers
Needlecraft – Crochet – Sweater-Adult
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Debra Boyer
Needlecraft – Crochet – Wearable Accessory
1st – Kaitlyn Harper
2nd – Miranda Gallaway
Needlecraft – Crochet – Doily, Mounted on Foam
1st – Fran J Swaisgood
2nd – Patty Kosse
Needlecraft – Crochet – Tablecloth/Bedspread
1st – Sharon Cline
Needlecraft – Crochet – Scarf
1st – Debra Boyer
Needlecraft – Crochet – Hat
1st – Debra Boyer
2nd – Paula Litton
3rd – Kaitlyn Harper
Needlecraft – Crochet – Mittens/Gloves-Pair
1st – Kaitlyn Harper
Needlecraft – Crochet – Hairpin Lace
1st – Fran J Swaisgood
Needlecraft – Crochet – Antique (50 yrs or older)
1st – Susan Denbow
2nd – Virginia McKinley
3rd – Jennifer McKinley
Needlecraft – Crochet – Socks – Pair
2nd – Debra Boyer
Needlecraft – Crochet – Shawl
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Kaitlyn Harper
3rd – Debra Boyer
Needlecraft – Crochet – Misc. (other than listed)
1st – Charlotte M Elson
2nd – Jennifer Willis
3rd – Jessica Furrow
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Infant-Booties or Bonnet
2nd – Margaret Way
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Infant Set-Sweater,Hat,Booties
1st – Margaret Way
2nd – Paula Litton
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Sweater
1st – Paula Litton
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Wearable Accessory
1st – Paula Litton
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Scarf
1st – Paula Litton
2nd – Patty Kosse
3rd – Cordelia Hodosko
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Socks – Pair
1st – Paula Litton
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Hat
1st – Paula Litton
2nd – Margaret Way
3rd – Cordelia Hodosko
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Mittens/Gloves – Pair
1st – Patty Kosse
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Antique (50 yrs or older)
1st – Jennifer McKinley
2nd – Virginia McKinley
3rd – Susan Denbow
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Shawl
1st – Paula Litton
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Misc. (Othr than listed)
1st – Cordelia Hodosko
2nd – Margaret Way
Needlecraft – Knit (Hand Knit Only) – Best of Crochet & Knit Gift from Candy & Nut Shoppe
1st – Margaret Way
Needlecraft – Embroidery (Hand Work Only) – Wall Hanging
1st – Jennifer Willis
2nd – Jessica Furrow
Needlecraft – Embroidery (Hand Work Only) – Antique ( 50 yrs. or more)
1st – Virginia McKinley
2nd – Susan Denbow
3rd – Jennifer McKinley
Needlecraft – Embroidery (Machine) – Wall Hanging
1st – Chris Herron
Needlecraft – Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures-Framed-Aida-Under 12″
1st – Virginia McKinley
2nd – Rachael Harper
3rd – Lana S Linder
Needlecraft – Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures-framed-Aida-Over 12″
1st – Lana S Linder
2nd – Patty Kosse
3rd – Rachael Harper
Needlecraft – Counted Cross Stitch – Pictures-Linen/Even-Under 12″ Linen/ Even Weave up to 12″
1st – Lana S Linder
2nd – Virginia McKinley
Needlecraft – Counted Cross Stitch – Embellished
1st – Rachael Harper
Needlecraft – Counted Cross Stitch – Towel/Baby Bibs/Breadcloth etc
1st – Virginia McKinley
Needlecraft – Counted Cross Stitch – Cross Stitch/Paper/Vinyl/Plast
1st – Alice Bennett
2nd – Charlotte M Elson
3rd – Rachael Harper
Needlecraft – Counted Cross Stitch – Waste Canvas (wearable)
1st – Virginia McKinley
Needlecraft – Counted Cross Stitch – Best of Cross Stitch, Emb, Nee
1st – Lana S Linder
Needlecraft – Pillow – Embroidered (Hand)
1st – Kay Oxenrider
Needlecraft – Pillow – Quilted
1st – Margaret Way
Needlecraft – Pillow – Counted Cross Stitch
1st – Dawn Henning
Needlecraft – Pillow – Miscellaneous(Other than list)
1st – Margaret Way
Needlecraft – Rug – Hooked
1st – Patty Becker
Needlecraft – Rug – Latchhook
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Gary Paullin
Needlecraft – Rug – Anique*
1st – Virginia McKinley
2nd – Jennifer McKinley
Needlecraft – Picture – Crewel-8″ or less
1st – Charlotte M Elson
2nd – Virginia McKinley
Needlecraft – Picture – Miscellaneous(other than list)
1st – Patty Becker
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Afghan
1st – Rosemary Caster
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Quilt
1st – Lorelei Watson
2nd – Marcella Workman
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Crochet
1st – Debra Boyer
2nd – Rosemary Caster
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Knit
2nd – Alice Bennett
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Embroidery (Hand)
1st – Alice Bennett
2nd – Virginia McKinley
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Counted Cross Stitch
1st – Alice Bennett
2nd – Lana S Linder
3rd – Virginia McKinley
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Picture-Needlecraft
1st – Virginia McKinley
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Sewing
1st – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Wall Hanging
2nd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Table Runner
1st – Janet Frye
2nd – Kimmie Humrichouser
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Hat
1st – Paula Litton
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Scarf
1st – Alice Bennett
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Miscellaneous(Other than list)
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Spring Forward, Fall Back – Best-Spring Forward, Fall Back
1st – Alice Bennett
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Children’s Wear – Blouse or Shirt
2nd – Janet Frye
3rd – Stephanie Hiller
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Children’s Wear – Slacks/Shorts/Skirt/Skort
2nd – Stephanie Hiller
3rd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Children’s Wear – Dress
3rd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Children’s Wear – Jumper
2nd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Children’s Wear – Jacket/Coat
1st – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing – Adult Wear – Jumper
1st – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing – Adult Wear – Dress
2nd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing – Adult Wear – Slacks/Shorts/Skirt/Skort
2nd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing – Adult Wear – Blouse or Shirt
2nd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing – Adult Wear – Nightwear
2nd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing – Adult Wear – Jacket/Coat
1st – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing – Adult Wear – Costume
2nd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Placemat (1) 1 oz or more
1st – Chris Herron
2nd – Marcella Workman
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Guest or Kitchen Towel 1 oz or more
1st – Virginia McKinley
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Purse/Bag/Tote
1st – Laura Nolletti
2nd – Patty Becker
3rd – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Stuffed Animal or Toy
1st – Patty Kosse
2nd – Charlotte M Elson
3rd – Kaitlyn Harper
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Stuffed Doll
1st – Rosemary Caster
2nd – Charlotte M Elson
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Doll Clothes (3 Outfits)
1st – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Table Center Piece
1st – Patty Becker
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Recycled
1st – Gerald E Workman
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Holiday Stocking
1st – Paula Litton
2nd – Patty Becker
3rd – Pennola Nolan
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Any Other Needlecraft Item
1st – Patty Becker
2nd – Valerie Smith
3rd – Miranda Gallaway
Needlecraft – Adult Sewing-Miscellaneous – Best of Sewing
1st – Janet Frye
Needlecraft – Hand Spun Yarn – Hand Spun Hank
1st – Valerie Smith
Needlecraft – Hand Spun Yarn – Exotic Fibers
1st – Valerie Smith
Needlecraft – Hand Spun Yarn – Drop Spindle Only
1st – Valerie Smith
Needlecraft – Hand Spun Yarn – Wet Felting Item
1st – Gracen Brockett
Needlecraft – Hand Spun Yarn – Needle Felting Item
1st – Valerie Smith
2nd – Gracen Brockett
Needlecraft – Best of Needlecraft Show – Best of Needlecraft Show Gift from Anonymous Donor
1st – Alice Bennett
Ashland County Fair Poultry Barn, 2023
Joe Lyons •
September 27, 2023
1st – Klayton Purdy
Poultry – White Rock – Hen
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – White Rock – Pullet
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Buff Rock – Cock
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Buff Rock – Hen
1st – Shannon Jenning
2nd – Klayton Purdy
Poultry – Buff Rock – Pullet
1st – Shannon Jenning
Poultry – Black Orpington – Pullet
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Speckled Sussex – Pullet
1st – Layn Coblentz
Poultry – Australorp – Pullet
1st – Layn Coblentz
Poultry – Single Comb Dark Brown Leghorn – Hen
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Single Comb White Leghorn – Pullet
1st – Shannon Jenning
Poultry – Ameraucana – Hen
1st – Shannon Jenning
Poultry – Ameraucana – Pullet
1st – Wylee Amstutz
2nd – Layn Coblentz
3rd – Layn Coblentz
Poultry – AOV Clean Legged Large Fowl – Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – AOV Clean Legged Large Fowl – Hen
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
3rd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – AOV Clean Legged Large Fowl – Cockerel
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Mike Deaton
3rd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – AOV Clean Legged Large Fowl – Pullet
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
3rd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Champion Large Fowl – Champion Large Male
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Champion Large Fowl – Champion Large Female
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Barred Rock – Cock
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Barred Rock – Hen
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Barred Rock – Cockerel
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – White Cochin – Cock
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – White Cochin – Hen
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – White Cochin – Pullet
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Single Comb White Leghorn – Cock
1st – Klayton Purdy
Poultry – Single Comb White Leghorn – Hen
1st – Klayton Purdy
Poultry – Single Comb White Leghorn – Pullet
1st – Klayton Purdy
Poultry – White Crested Black Polish – Pullet
1st – Wylee Amstutz
Poultry – Any Other Variety Modern Game – Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Variety Modern Game – Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Silver Duckling Old English – Cock
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Silver Duckling Old English – Hen
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Black Breasted Red Old English – Hen
1st – Michaela Elliott
Poultry – Any Other Variety Old English – Hen
1st – Ostin Clantz
2nd – Ostin Clantz
Poultry – Silver Seabright – Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Silver Seabright – Pullet
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Gold Seabright – Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Gold Seabright – Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – White Silkie – Cockerel
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – White Silkie – Pullet
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Black Silkie – Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Black Silkie – Cockerel
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Black Silkie – Pullet
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Layn Coblentz
3rd – Wylee Amstutz
Poultry – Buff Silkie – Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Buff Silkie – Cockerel
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Partridge Silkie – Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Partridge Silkie – Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Partridge Silkie – Cockerel
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Variety Silkie – Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Variety Silkie – Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Variety Silkie – Cockerel
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Variety Silkie – Pullet
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Mille Fleur – Cock
1st – Klayton Purdy
Poultry – Mille Fleur – Cockerel
1st – Klayton Purdy
Poultry – Any Other Clean Leg Bantam – Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Clean Leg Bantam – Cockerel
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Clean Leg Bantam – Pullet
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Feather Leg Bantam – Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Any Other Feather Leg Bantam – Pullet
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Champion Bantam Fowl – Champion Bantam Male
1st – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Champion Bantam Fowl – Champion Bantam Female
1st – Klayton Purdy
Poultry – Modenas – Old Cock
1st – Belle Snyder
Poultry – Modenas – Old Hen
1st – Belle Snyder
Poultry – German Beauty Homers – Old Cock
1st – Belle Snyder
Poultry – German Beauty Homers – Old Hen
1st – Belle Snyder
Poultry – Racing Homers – Old Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Racing Homers – Old Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Rollers – Old Cock
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Rollers – Old Hen
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Rollers – Young Cock
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Rollers – Young Hen
1st – Mike Deaton
2nd – Mike Deaton
Poultry – Oriental Frills – Old Cock
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Oriental Frills – Old Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
2nd – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Oriental Frills – Young Hen
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Chinese Owls – Old Cock
1st – Belle Snyder
Poultry – A.O.V – Recognized Breeds – Young Cock
1st – Belle Snyder
Poultry – A.O.V – Recognized Breeds – Young Hen
1st – Belle Snyder
Poultry – Best Utility – Pigeon-Best Male of Show
1st – Amy Thompson
Poultry – Best Flying – Pigeon-Best Female of Show
1st – Belle Snyder
Poultry – Best of Show – Best of Show
The Warriors at the Ashland County Fair
Joe Lyons •
September 27, 2023
Sunday-September 17th was opening day at the 2023 Ashland County Fair and what a day it was.
The Warriors Gospel band opened up the fair week with beautiful Gospel music at the Cheyenne Spidel Pavilion at 1:30 p.m. bring praise and worship music flowing out into the grounds.
Women’s Skillet Toss 2023
Joe Lyons •
September 27, 2023
Better look out! These ladies are handy with a skillet. Not only can they cook, but they can throw. The winners for the ladies ages 18-60 are as follows: 1st place was given to Shannon Craft, 2nd place was awarded to Mary Schalmo, and 3rd place winner was Sandy Burkholder.
The winners for the lades age 60 and over, coming in in 1st place is Patty Fliger, 2nd place goes to Delila Stiteler and 3rd place winner is Ruby Murphy! Congratulations to all the winners of the Women’s Skillet Toss. Thanks to all for participating in another fun event at the Ashland County Fair, 2023.
Photo Credit: Diane Cawood
Ashland County Fair Antique Judging
Joe Lyons •
September 27, 2023
Westmoreland Glass, dating back to the late 1800’s, the 1st place winner Mori Hirst, 2nd place to Cheri Denney, and 3rd place is awarded to Katie Hutson.
Burmese glass is unique for its pink blush color. There is a 1st place winner Mori Hirst and 2nd place winner, Cheri Denney.
Teapot-China or Porcelain, beautiful pieces in this group, and we have three winners. First place winner is Mori Hirst, 2nd place winner is Beth Chepote, and 3rd place winner is Marline Smart.
Next to the porcelain teapots is the Fan Vase. The 1st place winner of the Fan Vase is Sandra Tunnell, 2nd place, Roma Bantz, and 3rd place winner is Mori Hirst.
The Bride’s Baskets with holder is a unique showcase item, drawing your attention to the pink fluted glass basket and its aged metal holder. First place in this category goes to Cheri Denney, 2nd place to Susan Denbow, and 3rd place to Mary L. Jansen.
Egg Cups are each one uniquely created to hold a beautiful porcelain egg. These egg cups are owned by our 1st place prize winner Cheri Denney, 2nd place winner Katie Hutson, and 3rd place winner Marline Smart.
Wash Bowls & Pitchers can date back to the late 1700’s to the early 1800’s. As you can imagine, if you find a basin and pitcher dating back to the late 1700’s that is still intact, you have a rare find. The winners of the antique wash bowls and pitchers displayed at the Ashland County Fair, in 1st place is Cheri Denney, 2nd place, Mori Hirst, and 3rd place, Donna Jean Stauffer.
Mini Hen on Nest is a popular antique collector’s item. These hens didn’t lay any eggs, but they brought their owners a nice blue ribbon in first place for Janis Miguel DeLeon, 2nd place ribbon for Virginia McKinley, and the 3rd place ribbon for Teri Drake.
Covered Compote 1st place winner is Roma Bantz, 2nd place winner is Janis Miguel DeLeon, and 3rd place winner is Katie Hutson.
Character Glass Tumblers are always a fun antique to collect. These tumblers brought a 1st prize placement to Ada Sue Workman, 2nd place to Pennola Nolan, and 3rd place to Mori Hirst.
An Antique Meat Clever was the source of the winning ribbons for this next group. First place for the antique meat cleaver was awarded to Derek Russell, 2nd place to Nolan Robinson, and 3rd place to Barb Queer.
Antique Child’s Mug 1st place winner is Katie Hutson, 2nd place is Jennifer Willis, and 3rd place Barb Queer.
Antiques Serving Tray winners are in 1st place, Pam Potter, 2nd place Riley Smith, and 3rd place, Mary A Denney.
Antique Thermos ribbon winners are, in 1st place Mori Hirst, 2nd place John Retherford, and in 3rd place Katie Hutson.
Antique Spice Box or Cabinet 1st place winner is Mary L. Jansen, 2nd place, Marline Smart, and 3rd place Derek Russell.
Antique Spatterware 1st place winner is Mary A Denney, 2nd place winner is Cheri Denney, and the 3rd place winner is Sonja Obrynba.
Antique Bean Pot winner of 1st place is Rick Russell, 2nd place is Susan Denbow, and 3rd place is Teri Drake.
Antique Candlesticks (Pair of 2) 1st place winner is Sandra Tunnell, 2nd place winner is Holly Taylor, and 3rd place winner is Pennola Nolan.
Antique Ironing Board 1st place winner is Mori Hirst, the 2nd place winner is Susan Denbow, and the 3rd place winner is Dawn Henning.
Antique Small Wooden Shelf, 1st place goes to Mary A Denney.
Antique Ladie’s Hat, 1st place goes to Mori Hirst, 2nd place goes to Jane Roland, and 3rd place Pennola Nolan.
Antique Change Purse, 1st place winner is Jane Roland, 2nd place winner is Mori Hirst, and 3rd place winner is Mary A Denney.
Antique Belt, 1st place winner is Derek Russell, 2nd place winner is Cindy Kerr, and 3rd place is awarded to Stacey Cole.
Antique Muff, 1st place winner is Katie Hutson, 2nd place winner is Holly Taylor, and 3rd place Cindy Kerr.
Antique Pocket Watch, 1st place winner is Derek Russell, 2nd place winner is Ada Sue Workman, and 3rd place winner is Roma Bantz.
Antique Child’s Toy Dish Set-Boxed, 1st place winner is Pauline Patton, 2nd place winner is Mori Hirst, and 3rd place winner is Katie Hutson.
Antique Stuffed Dog, 1st place winner is Mary L. Jansen, 2nd place winner is Gerald E. Workman, and the 3rd place winner is Ada Sue Workman.
Antique Rag Doll, 1st place winner is Mori Hirst, 2nd place winner is Beth Chepote, and 3rd place winner is Katie Hutson.
Antique Cloth/Linen Child’s Book, 1st place winner is Katie Hutson, 2nd place winner is Mori Hirst, and the 3rd place winner is Jennifer McKinley.
Antique Toy Train (Engine & 1 Car), 1st place winner is Sandra Tunnell, 2nd place winner is Stacey Cole, and the 3rd place winner is Marla Garrison.
Antique Chenille Bedspread, 1st place winner is Mori Hirst, 2nd place winner is Cheri Denney, and 3rd place winner is Virginia McKinley.
Antique Valentine’s Day-1 Item, 1st place winner is Katie Hutson, 2nd place winner is Mori Hirst, and 3rd place winner is Teri Drake.
Antique Apple Butter Paddle, 1st place winner is Derek Russell, 2nd place winner is Stacey Cole, and the 3rd place winner is Cheri Denney.
Antique Blacksmith Tool, 1st place winner is Katie Hutson, 2nd place winner is Mori Hirst, and 3rd place winner is Derek Russell.
Antique Youth Chair (Not a Rocker), 1st place winner is Mary A Denney, 2nd place winner is Roma Bantz, and the 3rd place winner is Jennifer McKinley.
Antique Bank (Less than 8 inches), 1st place winner is Pennola Nolan, 2nd place winner is Mori Hirst, and the 3rd place winner is Katie Hutson.
Antique Art Nouveau/Art Deco Item, 1st place winner is Katie Hutson, 2nd place winner is Mori Hirst.
Antique Space Exploration, 1st place winner is Rick Russell, 2nd place winner is Gerald E. Workman, and the 3rd place winner is Derek Russell.
Antique Kid’s TV Show Item, 1st place winner is Mori Hirst, 2nd place winner is Katie Hutson, and the 3rd place winner is Heidie Murphy.
Antique Woodwind Instrument, 1st place winner is Joseph Kearns, 2nd place winner is Barbara Rhoades, and 3rd place winner is Julia Borkosky.
Antique Cigar Box, 1st place winner is Mori Hirst, 2nd place winner is Katie Hutson, and 3rd place winner is Jane Roland.
Antique Souvenir Pennant, 1st place winner is Derek Russell, 2nd place winner is Gerald E. Workman, and 3rd place winner is Janis Miguel DeLeon.
Antique Railroad Lantern, 1st place winner is Jane Roland, 2nd place winner is Barb Queer, and 3rd place winner is Sonja Obrynba.
Antique Rotary Phone, 1st place winner is John Retherford, 2nd place winner is Sonja Obrynba, and 3rd place winner is Barb Queer.
Antique Atlas (Book), 1st place winner is Katie Hutson, 2nd place winner is Barb Queer, and 3rd place winner is Pennola Nolan.
Antique Framed Photo-Group of People, 1st place winner is Sarah Kearns, 2nd place winner is Derek Russell, and the 3rd place winner is Holly Taylor.
Antique Vietnam War, 1st place winner is Rick Russell, 2nd place winner is Derek Russell, and 3rd place winner is Sandra Tunnell.
Antique Perrysville Historical Item, 1st place winner is Derek Russell, 2nd place winner is Gerald E. Workman, and 3rd place winner is Barb Queer.
Antique Mohicanville Historical Item, 1st place winner is Ada Sue Workman.
Antique Dated Item – 1873, 1st place winner is Gerald E Workman, and 2nd place winner is Derek Russell.
Antique Dated Item-1923, 1st place winner is Derek Russell, 2nd place winner is Barb Queer, and 3rd place winner is Jane Roland.
Antique Dated Item-1973, 1st place winner is Derek Russell, 2nd place winner is Gerald E. Workman, and 3rd place winner is Barb Queer.
Antique Ashland Historical Item, 1st place winner is Katie Hutson, 2nd place winner is Gerald E. Workman, and 3rd place winner is Derek Russell.
Best of Show $25 Gift Certificate-Troth Auctioneering is awarded to Derek Russell.
Reserve Best of Show $20 Gift Certificate- Dilgard & Assoc. is awarded to Derek Russell.
Antique Honorable Mention $15 Gift Certificate- Antiques on Main is awarded to Mori Hirst.
Antique Best of Ashland County $25 Gift Certificate-The Gleaner is awarded to Sarah Kearns.
Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all the participants in the Antique show at the Ashland County Fair!