Medina County Fair
Aug. 4-5, 2017
Sale total: $405,291.44
Total lots: 668
(Scroll down to see a slideshow of the winners’ photos; click on an individual’s name to see a larger photo)
RABBITS
Number of Market Lots: 36 Sold as pen of three
Grand champion: Joe Aungst Bid: $1,075 (new record) Weight: 14.4
Buyer: State Senator Larry Obhof Reserve champion: Nikki Morris Bid: $700 Weight: 13.8
Buyer: Wolff Bros. Supply
DUCKS
Number of Market Lots: 69 Sold by the head
Grand champion: Jess Rennu Bid: $1,413 (new record) Weight: 6.5
Buyer: Sandridge Food Corp Reserve champion: Bryce Hornbeck Bid: $850 Weight: 6.9
Buyer: Dr. Kelly A. Parker
GEESE
Number of Market Lots: 17 Sold by the head
Grand champion: Faith Stidham Bid: $3,900 (new record) Weight: 13.7
Buyer: Dr. Kelly A. Parker Reserve champion: Justin Fenohr Weight: 11.3
CHICKENS
Number of Market Lots: 88
Grand champion: Brenna Walters Bid: $6,000 (new record) Weight: 17.7 pounds
Buyer: Dr. Kelly A. Parker Reserve champion: Brittany Miller Bid: $1,000 Weight: 17.2 pounds
Buyer: Sandridge Food Corp
TURKEYS
Number of Market Lots: 44
Grand champion: Allison Loftis Bid: $1,000 Weight: 24 pounds
Buyer: Dr. Kelly A. Parker Reserve champion: Becca Rogers Bid: $475 Weight: 27 pounds
Buyer: Amandalinn Hagerman, Hannah Huttinger. Strike and Spare Lanes
GOATS
Number of Market Lots: 21 Average: $4.20/pound
Grand champion: Jenna DeSimone Bid: $19/pound (new record) Weight: 73 pounds
Buyer: Westfield Insurance Reserve champion: Jenna DeSimone Bid: $11/pound Weight: 73 pounds
Buyer: 511 Feed and Supply and Jones Boer Goats
DAIRY GOATS
Number of Market Lots: 9 Average: $3.98/pound
Grand champion: Jared Bartter Bid: $10/pound Weight: 71 pounds
Buyer: Fairway Electric Reserve champion: Jared Bartter Bid: $7/pound Weight: 75 pounds
Buyer: Dr. Charles Pfister
Medina County champion light feeder calf
The Medina County Fair grand champion light feeder calf, weighing 600 pounds, was shown by Anna Farnsworth and purchased by Shaw Trucking and Excavating, represented by Landon Hollopeter, for $2 a pound. Also pictured Allison Loftis.
The Medina County Fair grand champion light feeder calf, weighing 600 pounds, was shown by Anna Farnsworth and purchased by Shaw Trucking and Excavating, represented by Landon Hollopeter, for $2 a pound. Also pictured Allison Loftis.
A woolly new friend
Gary Willis took a stroll through the lamb barn at the Medina County Fair with his daughter, Emma, who couldn’t resist reaching in to pet a curious lamb.
The Medina County Fair grand champion homegrown lamb, weighing 127 pounds, was shown by Brooke Sparks and purchased by Bill and Judy Foster of Foster Farms for $9 a pound. Also pictured Avari and Owen Sparks.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion market steer, weighing 1,415 pounds, was shown by Shelby Moucha and purchased by Mike and Deb Terrell for $3.90 a pound. Andy Walther also pictured.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion light feeder calf, weighing 650 pounds, was shown by Cheyenne Honigman and purchased by Dr. Whitney Shaw, represented by Landon Hollopeter, for $1.90 a pound. Also pictured Jamie Demeulenaere and Izzie Honigman.
The Medina County Fair grand champion market goat, weighing 73 pounds, was shown by Jenna DeSimone and purchased by Westfield Insurance, represented by Nathan Nieschwitz, for a new record of $19 a pound. Justin, Katie and Brian DeSimone also pictured.
The Medina County Fair grand champion market steer, weighing 1,305 pounds, was shown by Natasha Marrone and purchased by Ryan Gregoire of Ag Design for $4.75 a pound. Also pictured Laci Alkyer.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion dairy steer, weighing 1,455 pounds, was shown by Cheyenne Honigman and purchased by Treemaster’s Tree Service, represented by Jeff and Jaxson Bumbulis for $1.65 a pound. Also pictured Jamie Demeulenaere.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion heavy feeder calf, weighing 685 pounds, was shown by Anna Farnsworth and purchased by Tom Keller of T.L. Keller Meats for $2.40 a pound. Also pictured Allison Loftis.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion market lamb, weighing 134 pounds, was shown by Clayton Sparks and purchased by Ryan Gregoire of Ag Design for $15.50 a pound. Also pictured Tessa Sparks.
The Medina County Fair grand champion carcass hog, weighing 143 pounds, was shown by Zander Throckmorton and purchased by Jason and Jessica Sulzener of Precision Outdoor Creations for $6 a pound. Also pictured Griffin and Elliot Throckmorton.
The Medina County Fair grand champion county born steer, weighing 1,275 pounds, was shown by Joey Pavlovicz and purchased by Farmers Savings Bank, represented by Tom Lee, for $3.10 a pound.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion homegrown hog, weighing 226 pounds, was shown by Grace Nelson and purchased by Jon Stahl of P.J. Marley’s for $4.30 a pound. Also pictured Laci Alkyer.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion dairy goat, weighing 75 pounds, was shown by Jared Bartter and purchased by Dr. Charles Pfister for $7 a pound. Shannon Barter also pictured.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion carcass lamb, weighing 72 pounds, was shown by Laci Alkyer and purchased by Precision Outdoor Creations Inc., represented by Jason Sulzner and Kiley Synk, for $8 a pound. Also pictured Natasha Marrone.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion homegrown lamb, weighing 148 pounds, was shown by Larry Lewis III and purchased by Jeff Miller and Family for $3.90 a pound. Also pictured Jake Mennell.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion market goat, weighing 73 pounds, was shown by Jenna DeSimone and purchased by 511 Feed and Supply and Jones Boer Goats, represented by Kelsey Litten, for $11 a pound.
The Medina County Fair grand champion dairy goat, weighing 71 pounds, was shown by Jared Bartter and purchased by Fairway Electric, represented by Howard Call, for $10 a pound. Shannon Barter also pictured.
The Medina County Fair grand champion dairy steer, weighing 1,695 pounds, was shown by Larry Lewis III and purchased by Mark Albrecht of Albrecht Trucking for a new record of $3.65 a pound. Also pictured Macie Dickerson and Jake Mennell.
The Medina County Fair grand champion market lamb, weighing 130 pounds, was shown by Allison Loftis and purchased by HSH Construction and Excavating, represented by Dan Vinez, for a new record of $20.50 a pound. Also pictured Anna Farnsworth.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion starter calf, weighing 413 pounds, was shown by Jake Mennell and purchased by Spencer Feed and Supply, represented by Rob Hastings, for $2.50 a pound.
The Medina County Fair grand champion carcass steer, weighing 789 pounds, was shown by Levi Farnsworth and purchased by Don Simmons of Simmons Brothers Construction for $4.70 a pound.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion carcass hog, weighing 168 pounds, was shown by Clay Johnson and purchased by the Kelling Family, represented by Karissa Kelling, for $6.20 a pound. Also pictured Zach Schroeder.
The Medina County Fair grand champion heavy feeder calf, weighing 1,100 pounds, was shown by Alexis Zgrabik and purchased by Brian Fehlan of Fehlan Insurance for $2.60 a pound.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion market hog and champion homegrown hog, weighing 264 pounds, was shown by Chrystyanna Olson and purchased by Dewayne and Vikki Campbell of Funny Farm Designs for $13.05 a pound. Also pictured Zach Schroeder and Griffin Throckmorton.
The Medina County Fair grand champion carcass lamb, weighing 84 pounds, was shown by Anna Farnsworth and purchased by HSH Construction and Excavating, represented by Dan Vinez, for $11 a pound. Also pictured Allison Loftis.
The Medina County Fair grand champion market hog, weighing 272 pounds, was shown by Allison Loftis and purchased by Tom and Cathy Keller of T.L. Keller Meats for $7.50 a pound. Anna Farnsworth also pictured.
The Medina County Fair reserve champion county born steer, weighing 1,265 pounds, was shown by Natasha Marrone and purchased by Dr. Kelly Parker, represented by Caleb Parker, for $3.10 a pound. Also picture Laci Alkyer.
Grand champion: Natasha Marrone Bid: $4.75/pound Weight: 1305 pounds
Buyer: Ag Design Reserve champion: Shelby Moucha Bid: $3.90/pound Weight: 1415 pounds
Buyer: Mike and Deb Terrell Grand champion county born: Joey Pavlovicz Bid: $3.10/pound Weight: 1275 pounds
Buyer: Farmers Savings Bank Reserve champion county born: Natasha Marrone Bid: $3.10/pound Weight: 1265 pounds
Buyer: Dr. Kelly Parker Grand champion carcass: Levi Farnsworth Bid: $4.70/pound Weight: 789 pounds
Buyer: Simmons Brothers Construction Reserve champion carcass: Tom Siedel Bid: $7.35/pound Weight: 385 pounds
Buyer: Emil Fabrizi
DAIRY BEEF
Number of Market Lots: 21 Average: $1.58/pound
Grand champion: Larry Lewis III Bid: $3.65/pound Weight: 1695 pounds
Buyer: Albrecht Trucking Reserve champion: Cheyenne Honigman Bid: $1.65/pound Weight: 1455 pounds
Buyer: Treemaster’s Tree Service
FEEDERS
Number of Market Lots: 67 Average: $1.62/pound
Grand champion starter calf: Joseph Mennell Bid: $2.50/pound Weight: 385 pounds
Buyer: Shaw Farms Reserve champion starter calf: Jake Mennell Bid: $2.50/pound Weight: 413 pounds
Buyer: Spencer Feed and Supply Grand champion light feeder: Anna Farnsworth Bid: $2/pound Weight: 600 pounds
Buyer: Shaw Trucking and Excavating Reserve champion light feeder: Cheyenne Honigman Bid: $1.90/pound Weight: 650 pounds
Buyer: Dr. Whitney Shaw Grand champion heavy feeder: Alexis Zgrabik Bid: $2.60/pound Weight: 1100 pounds
Buyer: Fehlan Insurance Reserve champion heavy feeder: Anna Farnsworth Bid: $2.40/pound Weight: 685 pounds
Buyer: T.L. Keller Meats
4-H Endowment Basket: Bid: $5,000 (new record) Buyer: Dr. Kelly Parker
Auctioneers and Ringmen: Paul Emerson, Harold Farnsworth, Russ Farnsworth, Chuck Stiver, Scott Neptune, Chris Sulzener, Matt Sulzener
Fair king and queen: Jeremiah Kreuder and Kelsey Hurley