SAXON, Wis. - Attendance at the 2014 Iron County Fair lsat weekend topped 5,000.
According to fair officials, 5,138 wrist bands were issued throughout the weekend, with children 5 and under getting in for free.
A total of 337 exhibitors participated in the fair, with 1,253 exhibits on display.
Results for the exhibits, horseshoe tournament, horse pull and pool tournament were released.
The 50/50 raffle winner during the fair was Jennifer Santini, receiving $1,354. Homemaker of the Year was awarded to Carol Brinnington and Gardener of the Year was awarded to Leslie Kolesar.
RESULTS
2014 Iron County Fair
Horse pull, lightweight division - 1. Luke Jacobs, of Greenwood; 2. Mark Hill, of Glidden.
Horse pull, heavyweight division - 1. Dave Levra, of Saxon; 2. Dan Zeamer, of DePere; 3. Larry Green, of Chippewa Falls; 4. Dennis Hill, of Glidden.
Horseshoe tournament - 1. Tom Douglas, of Bessemer, and Tim Zak, of Ironwood; 2. Rich Aho, of Ironwood, and Don Sampson, of Wakefield; 3. Wally Slade, of Bessemer, and Mark Stevens, of Marengo; 4. Jeff Behrendt, of Ironwood, and Kasey Luoma, of Saxon.
Pool tournament - 1. Dave Brown, of Iron Belt, and Todd Hill, of Hurley; 2. Mike Fontecchio, of Hurley, and Todd Brauer, of Saxon; 3. Kyle Luoma, of Saxon, and John Luoma, of Hudson; 4. Wes Johnson, of Hurley, and Randy Baross, of Ironwood.
Grand Champion
Plant and soil science - Leslie Kolesar, late round cabbage.
Woodworking - David Tauer, clock.
Best of Show
Flowers and house plants - Frank Jewell, hollyhocks; Karen Parker, begonia.
Antiques - Judy Tronvig, brush set; Joe Adamavich, war memorabilia-rifle.
Foods and nutrition - Greg Massoglia, canning-peppers; Carol Brinnington, quick breads-magia bread.
Natural sciences - Nancy Luppino, sweet grape wine.
Cultural arts - Joan Giovanoni, wall hanging.
Clothing - Diane Filz, boy's shirt.
Knitting - Doris Morello, double side afghan.
Crocheting - Chris Waurio, baby afghan-self pattern.
Home furnishings - Ginny Kemplin, wool pillow.
Photography - Shelly BeBeau, insects.
Poultry (open class)
Grand champion - Gunner Polencheck, S.C. white leghorns (hen.)
Reserve champion - Jersey Polencheck, American class (hen.)
Poultry (youth class)
Grand champion - Jayme Harma, feather legged bantam (pullet.)
Reserve champion - Melissa Simonar, crossbred egg type (hen.)
Rabbits (open class)
Grand champion - Jersey Polencheck, ARBA (doe over 6 months.)
Reserve champion - Kennedy BeBeau, Dutch (doe over 6 months.)
Rabbits (youth class)
Grand champion - Nick Walesewicz, any other breed (buck under 6 months.)
Reserve champion - Ty Sivula, mixed breed (small, doe under 6 months.)
Awards of Excellence
Animal and veterinary science - Jayme Harma, poster display of one animal disease, symptoms and control.
Outstanding beef exhibitor - Ashley Clement.
Outstanding hog exhibitor - Ty Sivula.
Outstanding sheep exhibitor - Mackenzie Backman.
Outstanding poultry exhibitor - Kelsey Krall.
Youth barn management award - Mackenzie Backman.
Market hogs (youth show)
Grand champion - Ty Sivula.
Reserve champion - Mattea Olkonen.
First - Rebekkah Harrington.
Second - Katelyn Rhenlund.
Third - Bryan Swartz.
Fourth - Dayne Stuhr.
Hog Showmanship
Senior showmanship (grades 9-12) - Rebekkah Harrington.
Intermediate showmanship (grades 6-8) - Ty Sivula.
Beginner showmanship (grades 3-5) - Morgan Thomas.
Overall hog showmanship - Ty Sivula.
Lambs
Grand champion - Mackenzie Backman.
Reserve champion - Brittany Clement.
First - Ashley Clement.
Second - Morgan Thomas.
Sheep Showmanship
Senior Showmanship (grades 9-12) - Ashley Clement.
Intermediate showmanship (grades 6-8) - Brittany Clement.
Beginner showmanship (grades 3-5) - Mackenzie Backman.
Overall sheep showmanship - Ashley Clement.
Market Broilers (pen of 6)
Grand champion - Kelsey Krall.
Reserve champion - Jayme Harma.
First - Evan Krall.
Market Turkeys (pen of 2)
Grand champion - Kelsey Krall.
Reserve champion - Kaden Krall.
First - Amelia Harma.
Poultry
Poultry showmanship - Sophia Vellenueva.
Market Steers
Grand champion - Courtney Clement.
Reserve champion - Brittany Clement.
First - Ashley Clement.
Beef Showmanship
Senior showmanship (grades 9-12) - Ashley Clement.
Intermediate showmanship (grades 6-8) - Brittany Clement.
Beginner showmanship (grades 3-5) - Talia Erickson.
Overall beef showmanship - Ashley Clement.
Youth Hereford Class
Grand champion hereford bull - Bryan Swartz, winter calf.
Grand champion hereford junior - Brodie Erickson, female.
Grand champion hereford senior - Talia Erickson, female.
Youth Cross Bred Class
Grand champion junior - Brooke Piilola, female.
Youth Fed Steer Class
Grand champion - Talia Erickson.
Reserve champion - Brooke Piilola.
Open Beef Show (Herefords)
Junior grand champion - Bryan Swartz, female spring yearling.
Junior reserve champion - Catie Clement, female spring calf.
Senior grand champion - Larry Erickson, female cow 5 years old and over.
Open Beef Show (Limousin)
Grand champion - Ashley Alonen, spring yearling bull.
Open Beef Show (Angus)
Senior grand champion - Ashley Alonen, female cow 5 years old and over.
Senior reserve champion - Ashley Alonen, female cow 4 years old.
Open Beef Show (Crossbred)
Junior grand champion - Matthew Luoma, female spring heifer yearling.
Junior reserve champion - Matthew Luoma, female spring heifer calf.
Senior grand champion - Matthew Luoma, female cow 5 years old and over.
Senior reserve champion - Matthew Luoma, female cow 3 years old.
Grand Champions Beef Show
Grand champion female of open show - Larry Erickson, cow 5 years old and over.
Grand champion beef bull of open show - Ashley Alonen, spring yearling bull.
Grand champion female of fair - Larry Erickson, cow 5 years old and over.
Grand champion bull of fair - Bryan Swartz, winter bull calf.
Grand champion, best animal of show - Larry Erickson, cow 5 years old and over.
Dairy (Purebred Holsteins)
Junior champion - Kendra Thewis, female spring calf.
Senior grand champion - Peter Thewis, cow 4 years old.
Senior reserve champion - Sam Strehlow, female cow.
Dairy Show (Grade Holstein)
Junior grand champion - Travis Kretchzmar, female winter calf.
Junior reserve champion - Travis Kretchzmar, female spring yearling.
Senior grand champion - Travis Kretchzmar, female cow 4 years old.
Senior reserve champion - Travis Kretchzmar, female cow 3 years old.
Grand champion holstein - Travis Kretchzmar, cow 4 years old.
Reserve champion holstein - Travis Kretchzmar, cow 3 years old.
Dairy Show (any other breed)
Junior grand champion - Kendra Thewis, female spring yearling.
Junior reserve champion - Travis Kretchzmar, female spring calf.
Senior grand champion - Kendra Thewis, female cow 5 years old or older.
Grand champion female, any other breed - Kendra Thewis, cow 5 years old or older.
Reserve champion female, any other breed - Peter Thewis.
Supreme champion of dairy female of the fair - Travis Kretchzmar, cow 4 years old.
Adult showmanship - Sam Strehlow.