Giving it Their All

DUNKIRK, NY (July 18, 2018) - -

Monday evening’s 4-H activities provided entertainment in the Warren K. Brown Show arena. In the livestock arena, Squeals of excitement were heard from the hogs and youth, and a few of the spectators as they participated in Swine Market and Showmanship Classes. Warren Beeler of Caneyville, Kentucky judged the show at the 137th Annual Chautauqua County Fair.

The Showmanship classes consisted of three divisions and 71 youth. Senior Showman, being the most experienced showman, start the show to give younger youth an opportunity to pick up some last-minute pointers. Bryanna Warner was names Grand Champion Senior Showman and Owen Becker was named Reserve Champion Senior Showman. Among the junior showmanship class, Lilly Underberg took first and Hannah Cross took second. Garrett Lesch and Halle Karlson placed Grand and Reserve, respectively, in the First Year Junior class. Emily Pfleuger and Hannah Karlson claimed the Grand and Reserve titles in the First Year Senior class. Earning the Division Champion and Reserve Titles also earned these participants entrance in the Champion Showman class. The 2018 Grand Champion Showman Title was won by Bryanna Warner. The Reserve Grand Champion went to Lilly Underberg.

Following the showmanship class was the market hog show. The market classes are divided into weight classes. The first weight class was the 220 - 229 pound class which was won by Emily Hammond followed by Autumn Cartwright in second. Next was the 230-239 pound class and in first place was Kamryn Harper and in second was Kayla Schauman. After that was the 240-249 pound class which was Kelsie Jackson in first and Jackson Seiberg in second. The 250-259 pound class followed with Kelsie Jackson in first and Lydia Covert took second. In the weight range of 260-269 winners were Lilly Underberg who took first place and in second was Bryanna Warner. Class 6 with a weight range of 270 – 279 pounds winners were Ella Underberg taking first place and second was won by Michael Kibbe. Class 7 and the largest weight class weighing 280-290 pounds winners were: Morgan Becker and second place went to Devon Warner.

Champion and Reserve Market Hogs from each weight class compete for the Grand Champion Market Hog title. Lilly Underberg raised the Grand Champion Market Hog. Bryanna Warner received the Reserve Grand Champion Market Hog award. 4-H Market Hog winners earned more than ribbons and trophies today. These placings help 4-H members earn a sale position in the Meat Animal Sale scheduled for Friday, July 20, 2018 at 12 noon. Grand and Reserve market animals earn the first and second slots in the Hog portion of the Meat Animal Sale. 4-H Hog Project members work many hours preparing their animals for show and sale. To get more information or fair passes to attend the sale, please call Kate Ewer at 716-664-9502 x 212.

Hallie Boardman shows her pig during the 4-H Hog Show at the Chautauqua County Fair. 

Last updated July 26, 2019