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Partial results from the 2025 Rio Blanco County Fair

RBC | These are the Fair results we have received thus far. As more come in, we’ll publish them. 

INDOOR OPEN,

Most Blue Ribbons Dept 1 Horticulture & Dept 2 Flowers:  DAN FRANCIS

Dept 1 Horticulture, Judge’s Choice: Ellen Reichert, Lettuce

Best in Show  Mentor & Me, Emmi Jones, Zucchini

Best in Show Adult, Kelli Garcia, Rosemary

Champion Mentor & Me, Lainey Carroll,, Green Tomatoes

Reserve Mentor & Me, Collins Lohry, Hot Pepper

Champion Youth, Ari Theos, Lemon Cucumbers

Reserve Youth, Anaiya Jones, Chestnut Crab

Champion  Adult, Lindsey Hayden, Cherry Tomatoes

Reserve Adult, Kelli Garcia, Butter Crunch Lettuce

Champion Senior, Stephanie Oldland, Rhubarb

Reserve Senior, Karen Arnold, Chives

Champion Super Senior, Ellen Reichert, Lettuce

Reserve Super Senior, Jerry Seely, Yellow Zucchini

Dept 2 Flowers

Judge’s Choice, Jim Ellis, Maroon Lily

Best in Show Mentor & Me, Emmi Jones, Sunflower

Best in Show Youth, Anaiya Jones, Sweet Pea

Best in Show Adult, Emily Eliasen, Daisies

Best in Show Senior, Jim Ellis, Maroon Lily

Best in Show Super Senior, Elaine Jordan, Gladiolus

Champion Mentor & Me, Emmi Jones, Sunflower

Reserve Mentor & Me, Emmi Jones, Any Other Flower

Champion Youth, Grace Raley, Sweet Peas

Reserve Youth, Anaiya Jones, African Marigolds

Champion High School, Brooklyn Nielsen, Potted Plant, Colored Foliage

Reserve High School, Dawn Arnold, Potted Plant, Schefflera

Champion  Adult, Emily Eliasen, Pansie

Reserve Adult, Melissa Bak, Black-eyed Susans

Champion Senior, Jim Ellis, Maroon Lily

Reserve Senior, Dora Dunton, Potted Plant, Green Foliage

Champion Super Senior, Elaine Jordan, Pansies

Reserve Super Senior, Elaine Jordan, Gladiolus

Most Blue Ribbons Dept 3 Pantry Stores,, Dept 4 Baked Goods & Dept 5 Misc Foods: , MARY ANN SEELY, 

Dept 3 Pantry Stores,, Judge’s Choice, Christine Halandras, Rhubarb Cherry Jam

Best in Show Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala, Chokecherry Jelly

Best in Show Youth, Afton White, Cowboy Candy

Best in Show High School, Dixie Hall, Plum Jam

Best in Show Adult, Nikki White, Cowgirl Kisses

Best in Show Senior, Vicki Haas, Pickles

Best in Show Super Senior, Mary Whalin, Apricot Jam

Champion Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala, Chokecherry Jelly

Reserve Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala, Tomatoes

Champion Youth, Afton White, Candied Jalapenos

Reserve Youth, Cambrey Rogers, Tomatoes

Champion High School, Dixie Hall, Plum Jam

Champion  Adult, Nikki White, Cowgirl Kisses

Reserve Adult, Brittany Chintala, Chokecherry Jelly

Champion Senior, Vicki Haas, Spicy Dill Pickles

Reserve Senior, Vicki Haas, Beets

Champion Super Senior, Mary Whalin, Apricot Jam

Reserve Super Senior, Christine Halandras,, Rhubarb Cherry Jam

Dept 4 Baked Goods,, Judge’s Choice, Mary Whalin, Angel Food Cake

Best in Show Mentor & Me, Lyla Lohry, Gluten Free Quick Bread

Best in Show Youth, Emilee Woodruff, Sandwich/coconut & pecan

Best in Show Adult, Jessica Navarro, Sugar Cookie Painting

Best in Show Senior, Vicki Haas, Quick Bread

Best in Show Super Senior, Mary Whalin, Angel Food Cake

Champion Mentor & Me, Lyla Lohry, Gluten-Free Quick Bread

Reserve Mentor & Me, Lyla Lohry, Fudge

Champion Youth, Emilee Woodruff, Sandwich/coconut & pecan

Reserve Youth, Afton White, Orange Suckers

Champion  Adult, Jessica Navarro, Sugar Cookie Painting

Reserve Adult, Jessica Navarro, Sugar Cookie Painting

Champion Senior, Vicki Haas, Quick Bread

Reserve Senior, Pattie Terp, Ginger Snaps

Champion Super Senior, Mary Whalin, Angel Food Cake

Reserve Super Senior, Mary Ann Seely, Whole Wheat Bread

Dept 5 Misc Foods &, Judge’s Choice, Josie Chintala, Brown Eggs

Farm Foods, Best in Show Mentor & Me, Fisher Lohry, Trail Mix

Best in Show Youth, Raegan Roetker, Dried Fruit

 Best in Show Adult, Lenka Mariana Szoke, Soap

 Best in Show Senior, Toni Francis, Fruit Leather

 Best in Show Super Senior, Chuck Reichert, Honey

Champion Mentor & Me, Fisher Lohry, Trail Mix

Champion Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala, Brown Eggs

Reserve Mentor & Me, Laney Carroll, Brown Eggs

Champion Youth, Cambrey Rogers, Brown Eggs

Champion Youth, Reagan Roetcher, Dried Fruit

Reserve Youth, Reagan Roetcher, Dried Fruit

Champion  Adult, Rebecca Elder, White Eggs

Champion  Adult, Lenka Mariana Szoke, Homemade Soap

Reserve Adult, Amanda Smith, Green Eggs

Champion Senior, Toni Francis, Fruit Leather

Reserve Senior, Toni Francis, Fruit Leather

Champion Super Senior, Christine Halandras, Dried Mint

 Reserve Super Senior, Chuck Reichert, Honey

Most Blue Ribbons Dept 6 Needlwork & Sewing & Dept 7 

Hobbies & Crafts, NANCY CHINTALA, 

Dept 6 Needlework , Judge’s Choice, Julie Kestill, Crochet Doily

 Best in Show Youth, Cambrey Rogers, Embellished Jeans

 Best in Show Adult, Jasmyne Denney, 1880’s Woman’s Dress

 Best in Show Senior, Michelle Tucker, Self-Striping Hat

 Best in Show Super Senior, Nancy Chintala, Toy Duck

 Best in Show Professional, Hannah Turner, Unfinished Quilt Top

Champion Youth, Cambrey Rogers, Sewing – Pink Skirt

 Reserve Youth, Carson Cook, Knitted Pillow

 Champion  Adult, Jasmyne Denney, 1880’s Corset

 Reserve Adult, Shawn Prenzlow, Fabric Mice

 Champion Senior, Barbara Trumbo, Wool Applique

 Reserve Senior, Twila Morris, Rodeo Tote Bag

Champion Super Senior, Elinor Williams, Braided Rug

Reserve Super Senior, Nancy Chintala, Adult Sweater

Champion Professional, Hannah Turner, Unfinished Quilt Top

 Reserve Champion, Hannah Turner, Purse

Most Blue Ribbons Dept 6.1 

Quilts, HANNAH TURNER, 

 Dept 6.1 Quilting, Judge’s Choice, Susan Bellamy, Lap Quilt, Pieced, Machine Quilted

Best in Show Youth, Madelin Stephans, Miscellaneous Quilting

Best in Show Adult, Leslie Marley, Lap Quilt, Hand Pieced, Pro Quilting

Best in Show Senior, Stephanie Oldland, Lap Quilt, Hand Pieced, Pro Quilting

Best in Show Super Senior, Billie Dunlap, Hand Appliqued, Hand Quilted

Best in Show Professional, Hannah Turner, Bed Quilt, Pieced, Machine Quilted

Champion Youth, Madelin Stephans, Miscellaneous Quilting

Champion  Adult, Leslie Marley, Pieced, Pro Quilting

Reserve Adult, Leslie Marley, Lap Quilt, Pieced, Pro Quilting

Champion Senior, Stephanie Oldland, Lap Quilt, Pieced by Group, Pro Quilting

Reserve Senior, Stephanie Oldland, Pieced, Pro Quilting

Champion Super Senior, Billie Dunlap, Hand Appliqued, Hand Quilted

Reserve Super Senior, Susan Bellamy, Lap Quilt, Pieced, Machine Quilting

Champion Professional, Hannah Turner, Pieced, Machine Quilted

Reserve Professional, Hannah Turner, Baby Quilt, Pieced, Machine Quilted

Dept 7 Hobbies & Crafts, Judge’s Choice, Susan Bellamy, Fairie Doll

Best of Show Mentor & Me, Cash Smith, 3D Toy Leatherman

Best in Show Youth, Benjamin Olson, “Bird” Wall Hanging

Best in Show High School, Liam Olson, Leather Squirrel on Wood

Best in Show Adult, Melissa Bak, Girl Portrait Recycled Art

Best in Show Senior, Toni Francis, Recycled Letter Holder

Best in Show Super Senior, Mike Grady, Wood Dozer/Crawler

Best in Show Professional, Hannah Turner, Sewn Christmas Ornament

Champion Mentor & Me, Josie Chintala, Model Castle

Reserve Mentor & Me, Wyatt Alger, Paint By Number Spiderman

Champion Youth, Benjamin Olson, Metal Clock

Reserve Youth, Ari Theos, Diamond Painting Nutcracker

Champion High School, Cash Leischer, Cardboard Control Board

Reserve High School, Hayden Garcia, Dried Flowers

Champion  Adult, Emily Eliasen, Ceramic Halloween Books

Reserve Adult, Becka Yarbrough, Landscape Diamond Painting

Champion Senior, Dave Olson, Stained Glass Balloons

Reserve Senior, Karen Arnold, Needlework Caddy Restoration

Champion Super Senior, Julie Pearce, Mr & Mrs Clause Diamond Painting

Reserve Super Senior, Gerald Morris, Diamond Willow Lamp

Most Blue Ribbons Dept 8 Art & Dept 9 

Photography: BROOKLYNN NIELSEN 

Dept 8 Art, Judge’s Choice, Derrick Egger, Mixed Media-Horse & Indian

Best in Show Mentor & Me, Lyla Lohry, Watercolor-Mountains

Best in Show Youth, Ari Theos, Mixed Media-Birds

Best in Show High School, Brynna Tafoya, Pencil, Pen, Ink-Books the Cat

Best in Show Adult, Derrick Egger, Mixed Media-Horse & Indian

Best in Show Senior, Janice Weinholdt, Acrylic/Oil-Old Man

Best in Show Super Senior, Elinor Williams, Acrylic/Oil-2 Horses and Rider

Best in Show Professional, Josie Kemry, Pencil, Pen, Ink-Portrait

Champion Mentor & Me, (no name) Magid, Watercolor-Footprints

Reserve Mentor & Me, Wyatt Alger, Mixed Media-Penquins

Champion Youth, Alice Massey, Sculpture Art Dough-Bluebirds

Reserve Youth, Alice Massey, Sculpture Art Dough-Zebras

Champion High School, Hailey Cox, Pencil, Pen, Ink-Old Cowboy

Reserve High School, Brynna Tafoya, Pencil, Pen, Ink-Books the Cat

Champion  Adult, Derrick Egger, Mixed Media-Horse & Indian

Reserve Adult, Mo Merriam, Mixed Media-Mandela

Champion Senior, Janice Weinholdt, Acrylic/Oil-Old Man

Reserve Super Senior, Elinor Williams, Acrylic/Oil-2 Horses and Rider

Champion Professional, Josie Kemry, Pencil, Pen, Ink-Portrait

Dept 9 Photography, Judge’s Choice, Gary Oba, Cellphone-Woman Near Mosque

Best in Show Youth, Sophia Moody, Cellphone-Stained Glass Windows

Best in Show High School, Hayden Garcia, Camera-Football Player

Best in Show Adult, Lindsey Hayden, Cellphone-Stormy Trappers Lake

Best in Show Senior, Debbie Cook, Cellphone-Eifel Tower

Best in Show Super Senior, Jim Magid, Camera-Robin With Worm

Best in Show Professional, Gary Oba, Camera-Donkey Under Arch

Champion Youth, Sophia Moody, Cellphone-Stained Glass Windows

Champion High School, Hayden Garcia, Camera-Football Player

Reserve High School, Hayden Garcia, Camera-B&W Cowgirl

Champion  Adult, Lindsey Hayden, Cellphone-Stormy Trappers Lake

Reserve Adult, Chris Reidinger, Cellphone-High Meadow at Night

Champion Super Senior, Connie Kelley, Cellphone-Dahlia

Reserve Super Senior, Connie Kelley, Cellphone-Waterfall

Champion Professional, GaryOba, Cellphone-Misc. 

Reserve Professional, Gary Oba, Cellphone-Portrait 

Dept 10 Wool Fleece, Judge’s Choice, Thomas Theos, Ram – Range Fleece

 Best in Show Youth, Thomas Theos, Ram – Range Fleece

Wool Fleece, Best in Show Adult: Renae Neilson with Ewe-Farm Flock Fleece

Champion Youth, Brooke Cox, Ram – Farm Flock Fleece

Reserve Youth, Haley Cox, Ewe – Farm Flock Fleece

Champion Adult, Renae Neilson, Ewe- Farm Flock Fleece

Reserve Adult, PaulNeilson, Ram – Farm Flock Fleece

Coloring Contest, Best in Catagory Age 0-4, Addison Ahrens, 

Best in Catagory Age 5-9, Elsa Grant, 

Best in Catagory Age10-14, (no entries), 

Best in Catagory Age 15-18, Dawn Arnold, 

Best in Catagory Adult, Melissa Bak, 

2026 Coloring Design, Black Tie A-Fair, Mary England, 

4-H EVENTS

Cake Decorating Contest, Unit 1 Jr Champion, Addisen Shults, 

Unit 1 Jr Reserve, Makylee Kilduff, 

Unit 2 Jr Champion, Ellie Rundberg, 

 Fashion Revue, Unit 1 Jr First, Whitney Carroll, 

 Unit 1 Jr Second, Lee Kirkpatrick, 

 STEAM 1 Int First , Cambrey Rogers, 

Creative Sewing Sr First, Cienna Rogers, 

 Artistic Clothing Int First, Cambrey Rogers, 

Senior Cambrey Rogers will be attending State Fair  

County Shoot

Jr Air Rifle Champion, Dustin Ward, 

Jr Air Rifle Reserve, Blake Smith, 

Sr Air Rifle Champion, Joslin Spieth, 

Sr Air Rifle Reserve, Jill Ward, 

Jr Air Pistol Champion, Blake Smith, 

Jr Air Pistol Reserve, Dustin Ward, 

Sr Air Pistol Champion, Liam Olson, 

Sr Air Pistol Reserve, Jill Ward, 

Jr Archery Champion, Hudson Hummel, 

Jr Archery Reserve, Sawyer Hummel, 

Sr Archery Champion, Dawn Arnold, 

Sr Archery Reserve, Taylor Kirkpatrick, 

Jr .22 Champion, Jacob Olson, 

Jr .22 Reserve, Ally Black, 

Sr .22 Champion, Liam Olson, 

Sr .22 Reserve, Luke Olson, 

Jr Shotgun/Trap Champion, Brennon LeBleu, 

Jr Shotgun/Trap Reserve, Ace Behunin, 

Sr Shotgun/Trap Champion, Matthew Morgan, 

Sr Shotgun/Trap Reserve, Gage Nielsen, 

General (Indoor) Projects, Over All Natural Resources, Liam Olson, Shooting Sports

Over All Arts, Family, STEM, 

Personal Development, Melody Miller, Home Design

Grand Champion, Liam Olson, Shooting Sports

Reserve Champion, Waylyn Tuck, Etomology