Over 200 of Wisconsin’s best livestock youth participated in this years Wisconsin State Fair Premier Exhibitor Contests held during the Fair, August 4^th-14^th!  The Premier Exhibitor Contests provide an opportunity for junior exhibitors to compete in individual educational competitions such as a judging, skillathon, quiz, showmanship, and an industry interview. Premier Exhibitor contests were offered in each of the following livestock species exhibited at the Fair: beef, sheep, and swine. The top ten overall contestants in each species contest and also to the top winner in each event receive prizes and awards from the State Fair and industry sponsors.  Please join us as we congratulate the participants and winners in this ultimate livestock skills test.

Beef:

Top Ten Overall Beef Premier Exhibitor Competition winners by county are:

1^st – Aaron Zimmerman, Marathon

2^nd – Ashley Zimmerman, Marathon

3^rd – Shea Esser, Grant

4^th – Julie Wiechert, Washington

5^th – Jessica Radcliffe, Marathon

6^th – Nicholas Colle, Kewaunee

7^th – Michaela Remiker, Manitowoc

8^th – Cody Welke, Eau Claire

9^th – Jake Adams, Grant

10^th – Brett Jones, Lafayette

Skillathon and Quiz: Aaron Zimmerman, Marathon

Judging: 1^st Place tie – Nicholas Colle, Kewaunee and Shea Esser, Grant

Industry Interview: Julie Wiechert, Washington

Thanks to our competition sponsors: Wisconsin Cattlemen’s Association, Profiles Show Supply & Custom Embroidery, Andis Co. and Wisconsin State Fair.

 

Sheep:

Top Ten Overall Sheep Premier Exhibitor Competition winners by county are:

1^st – John Jones, Columbia

2^nd – Kelly Vierck, Dodge

3^rd – Dalton Kelman, Jefferson

4^th – Jenna Langer, Columbia

5^th – Hannah Taylor, Columbia

6^th – Jessica Taylor, Columbia

7^th – Katelyn Schmoll, Marathon

8^th – Haley Yunker, Polk

9^th – Emily Petzel, Polk

10^th – Mitchell Johnston, Polk

Skillathon, Judging and Industry Interview: John Jones, Columbia

Quiz: Dalton Kelman, Jefferson

Thanks to our competition sponsors: Wisconsin Sheep Breeders Cooperative, Profiles Show Supply & Custom Embroidery, Andis Co. and Wisconsin State Fair.

 

Swine:

Top Ten Overall Swine Premier Exhibitor Competition winners by county are:

1^st – Bridget Achterberg, Marathon

2^nd – Samantha Piper, Jefferson

3^rd – TJ Doherty, Jefferson

4^th – Christopher Vierck, Dodge

5^th – Kelly Wirkus, Marathon

6^th – Kate Griswold, Dane

7^th – Collin Keel, Dodge

8^th – Brian Wehrle, Waupaca

9^th – Morgan Pittz, Iowa

10^th – Kevin Etta, Washington

Skillathon: Christopher Vierck, Dodge

Quiz: Kate Griswold, Dane

Judging: Samantha Piper, Jefferson

Industry Interview: Bridget Achterberg, Marathon

Thanks to our competition sponsors: Wisconsin Pork Association, Wisconsin Show Pig Association, Profiles Show Supply & Custom Embroidery, Andis Co. and Wisconsin State Fair.

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