2020 has offered up many disappointments but Rangely’s 40th annual Septemberfest Labor Day weekend celebration was not one of them. From the Seaplane Splash-In Saturday to the annual Labor Day barbecue in the park on Monday, the three-day festivities really hit the spot. If you weren’t fortunate enough to join the Rangely community during Septemberfest here is a recap of the contest and event winners:
Barbecue Cook Off
1st – Charlie Lohse
2nd – Robyn Bentley
3rd – Paul Lewis
Chili Cook Off
Best Red Chili – Robert Moore
Best Green Chili – Beverly Hernandez
Best Overall/People’s Choice – Beverly Hernandez
Homemade Ice Cream Contest
1st place – Rene Harden
2nd place – Rene Harden
1st Annual Cornhole Doubles Tournament
A Division
1st place – Jack Richens and Mike Sanford
2nd place – Robby Elam and Ryan Elam
3rd place – Nate Terrin and Clark Edwards
B Division
1st place – Tim Webber and Destiny Fox
2nd place – Bryson Elam and Keyton Elam
3rd place – Lindsey Blake and Preslee Bunch
14 teams participated this year.
Fast, Flat, and Free 5K
Kids
1st place – Clay Allred, 13 with a time of 25.49
2nd place – Gage Fielder, 13 with a time of 26.04
3rd place – Miah Wren, 13 with a time of 28.40
Womens
1st place – Rebecca Davis, 28 with a time of 25.36
2nd place – Ashley Skelton, 28 with a time of 26.58
3rd place – Courtney Kent, 36 with a time of 27.44
Mens
1st place – Steve Green, 58 with a time of 22.30
2nd place – Quinton Kent, 38 with a time of 27.44
3rd place – Dylan Scott, 29 with a time of 27.58
Honorable Mention – The CNCC Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams
Cribbage Tournament
1st place – Jamie Allen
2nd place – tie between Luke Geer and Brandy Williams
2020 Septemberfest Car Show Results
Category
Original
Custom
1929 & older
Jeannie Higgins 1903
Olvera Jim Fulkerson 1923 23T Ford
1930’s
Ken Fuller 1934 Ford
Jim Baughman 1932 300 Coupe
1940’s
Clarence Hamilton 1941 Clipper Packard
1950’s
Jim Lee 1955 Crown Victoria
Gerald Ducray 1955 Chevy 2dr
1960’s
Harry Bentzler 1961 Impala
Joe Madson 1967 Pontiac
1970’s
Jay Edwards 1970 Challenger
Jerry LeBleu 1971 Chevy
1980’s
Jerry Gustin 1987
GN Rick Jones 1987 Pickup
2000’s B
rennon LeBleu 2009 Shelby
2010 & Newer
Brennon LeBleu 2019 ZRI
Pickup
Kent Hejl 1961 Chevy PU
Al Stowers 1959 Apache Truck
Motorcycle
Jerry LeBleu 2003 Harley
Best Engine
Al Stowers 1959 Apache
Best Interior
Treven LeBleu/Sam Tolley 1954 Pickup
Best Paint
Treven LeBleu/Sam Tolley 1966 Corvette
Best In Show
Brennon LeBleu/Sam Tolley 2019 ZRI
People’s Choice
Kent Hejl 1961 Chevy PU
The Septemberfest Car Show is a regional favorite among car show enthusiasts. Despite COVID-19 it still brought in 84 car entries from Rangely, Meeker, Grand Junction, Craig, Silt, Gypsum, Rifle, Loma, Dinosaur and Fruita, Colorado; Vernal, Rock Springs, Sunnyside, Myton and Roosevelt, Utah.
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By Roxie Fromang | Special to the Herald Times
