Below is a list of this year’s winners in the various categories at the 2024 Botetourt County Fair.
FARMHOUSE SHOW
Division 1: Baked Goods
Class 1: Cookies
Cloverbuds:
Brooklyn Focht, Sugar Cookies, Green
Avie Golla, Peanut Butter Cookies, Green
Open:
Jenna Lawrence, Peanut Butter Cookies, Blue
Jamie Barnett, Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies, Red
Terry Tucker, Molasses Cookies, Red
Mary Jean Sullivan, Orange Chocolate Chip Shortbread, White
Class 2: Cakes, Not Iced or Frosted
Open:
Stefanie Manbeck, Peach Upside Down Pound Cake, White
Emily Beavers, Ant Tish Pound Cake, Red
Class 3: Iced or Frosted Cakes
Youth:
Schylar Zollman, Chocolate Black Bean Cake, Red
Open:
Terry Tucker, Blackberry Buttercream Bourbon Cake, Red
Amy Coleman, Key Lime Coconut Cake, White
Sandra Pauley, Wild Black Raspberry Cake, White
Jenna Lawrence, Peanut Butter Fudge Cake, Blue, Best of Botetourt
Class 4: Pies
Youth:
Stella Zollman, Cherry Tart, Red
Open:
Jane Judson, Squash-Coconut Pie, Blue
Class 5: Yeast Breads
Open:
Amy White, Sourdough Loaf, Red
Jane Judson, Sourdough Loaf, Blue
Lindsey Brock, White Bread, White
Class 6: Quick Breads
Cloverbuds:
Etta Claire Montgomery, Cinnamon Rolls, Green
Youth:
Kason Golla, Banana Bread, White
Holly Weddle, Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, Red
Open:
Jordan Lawrence, Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls, Blue, Best in Show 13
Carol Dooley, Double Chocolate Chip Buckwheat Muffins, Red
Brad Zollman, Biscuits, Red
Kim Martin, Blueberry Muffins, Red
Division 2: Canned Goods
Class 1: Applebutter
Open:
Kim Martin, Blue
Jamie Barnett, Red
Class 2: Jams
Open:
Sandra Pauley, Cherry Jam, Red
Jane Huff, Peach Jam, Blue
Jenna Lawrence, Strawberry Jam, Red
Amy White, Peach Blackberry Jam, Red
Jenna Lawrence, Peach Jam, Red
Amy White, Damson Plum Jam, Blue, Best of Botetourt, Best in Show
Jennifer Montgomery, Pepper Jam, Blue
Emily Bailey, Spiced Peach Fondue, Blue
Michelle Wolven, Raspberry Jam, Red
Michelle Wolven, Strawberry Jam, Blue
Class 3: Jellies
Open:
Sandra Pauley, Autumn Olive Jelly, Red
Lindsey Brock, Strawberry Jelly, Blue
Lindsey Brock, Wineberry Jelly, Blue
Class 4: Preserves
Open:
Kim Martin, Peaches, Blue
Amy White, Tomato, White
Class 5: Cucumber Pickles
Open:
Michelle Wolven, Horseradish Pickles, Blue
Clara Holland, Spicy Dill Pickles, Red
Jane Huff, 14-Day Pickles, Blue
Jennifer Montgomery, Bread & Butter Pickles, White
Lindsey Brock, Dill Pickles, Red
Jennifer Montgomery, Dill Pickles, Blue
Amy White, Lime Pickles, Red
Class 6: Other Picked Items
Open:
Julie Montgomery, Pickled Beets, Red
Jamie Barnett, Pickled Beets, Blue
Jenna Lawrence, Pickled Peppers, Blue
Class 7: Relish
Open:
Jane Huff, Zucchini Relish, Blue, Best in Show, Best of Botetourt
Jennifer Montgomery, Squash Relish, Red
Amy White, Pickle Relish, Red
Class 8: Salsa
Open:
Clara Holland, Mild Salsa, White
Michelle Wolven, Salsa, Blue
Michelle Wolven, Roasted Tomato Peach Salsa, White
Whitney Hogan, Corn & Black Bean Salsa, Red
Whitney Hogan, Salsa, White
Class 9: Canned Fruits
Open:
Jane Huff, Peaches, White
Michelle Wolven, Peaches, White
Class 10: Canned Meats
Open:
Michelle Wolven, Pork Loin w/ Gravy, Blue
Class 11: Jerky
Open:
Bo Thrasher, Deer Jerky, Blue
Division 3: Honey
Youth:
Shea Whitson, Blue
Ben Whitson, Blue, Best of Botetourt
Drew Whitson, Red
Blakely Whitson, White
Open:
Brad Zollman, Blue, Best in Show
Jane Huff, Red
Sarah Melendy, White
Jane Huff, White
Division 4: Needlework & Sewing
Class 1: Needlework
Youth:
Ruby Boblett, Rainbow Cloud, Red
Open:
Brittany Turman, Crochet Sweater, Blue
Susan Davis, Knitted Sweater, Blue
Susan Davis, Knitted Shawl, Blue
Ann Elizabeth Adams, Bedspread, Blue, Best of Botetourt
Tara Malloy, Possum Scarf, Blue
Susan Davis, Knitted Shawl Blue
Susan Davis Whirling Snowmen, Blue, Best in Show
MaryBeth Rush, Wall Hanging, Blue
Class 2: Sewing
Cloverbud:
Brooklyn Focht, Fall Leaves, Green
Youth:
Shea Whitson, Old Fashioned Nightgown, Red
Blakely Whitson, Sunset Dress, Red
Shea Whitson, Cape, Blue
Open:
Jordan Lawrence, Smocked Dress, Blue
Class 3: Machine Quilting
Open:
Courtney Martiny, Blue
Diane Taylor, Blue
Susan Bratcher, Blue, Best in Show
Class 5: Miscellaneous
Open:
MaryBeth Rush, Hooded Blanket, Blue
Division 5: Crafts
Class 2: Tie Dye
Youth:
Birdie Boblett, Cyanotype, Blue
Unknown, Tie Dye T-Shirt, Red
Class 3: Home Decor
Youth:
Drew Whitson, Everlasting Rose, Blue
Open:
Amy Haymaker, Halloween Decor, Red
Tricia Kidd, Seashell Cross, Blue
Tricia Kidd, Button Cat, Red
Susan Davis, Cross Stitch Pumpkin, Blue, Best in Show, Best of Botetourt
Class 4: Miscellaneous
Cloverbud:
Brooklyn Focht, Blackie Bear, Green
Hudson Kritzberger, Pencil Holder, Green
Youth:
Stella Zollman, Horse Hair Necklace, Red
Shea Whitson, Leather Journal, Blue
Shchylar Zollman, Painted Cow Skull, Red
Open:
Tricia Kidd, Bouquet, Red
Sarah Boblett, Flower Moon Wreath, Blue
Amy Haymaker, Deer Antler with Succulents, Blue
Division 6: Woodworking
Class 3: Other
Youth:
Kason Golla, Marshmallow Shooter, Blue
Blakely Whitson, Doggie Book Holder, Red
Blakely Whitson, Desktop Organizer, White
Division 7: Photography
Class 1: Black and White Agriculture
Open:
Emily Beavers, Red
Chelsea Anderson, Red
Class 2: Black and White Miscellaneous
Open:
Tara Malloy, White
Emily Beavers, Blue
Chelsea Anderson, Red
Class 3: Color Agriculture
Youth:
Paul Turman, Blue
Open:
Tara Malloy, Red
Brittany Turman, White
Emily Beavers, Blue
Chelsea Anderson, Blue
Class 4: Color Miscellaneous
Cloverbud:
Addy DeMoss, Green
Youth:
Ben DeMoss, Blue
Open:
Chelsea Anderson, Blue, Best in Show, Best of Botetourt
Tara Malloy, Blue
Susan DeMoss, White
Carol Dooley, Blue
Division 8: Fine Arts
Class 1: Painting & Drawing
Cloverbud:
Brooklyn Focht, Green
Addy DeMoss, Green
Youth:
Bentley DeMoss, Blue
Camden DeMoss, White
Open:
Donna Phillips, Red
Ellen Gilliam Blue
Susan DeMoss, Blue
Donna Phillips, Blue
Jessie Burton, Blue
Class 4: Miscellaneous Fine Art
Open:
Tricia Kidd, Blue, Best in Show, Best of Botetourt
Division 9: Produce
Class 3: Yellow Squash
Open:
Jennifer Montgomery, crookneck squash, Blue
Amy White, lemon drop squash, Blue
Class 4: Zucchini Squash
Open:
Ricky David Woods, Striped Zucchini, Blue, Best of Botetourt
Class 5: Peppers
Open:
Ricky David Woods, Hot Banana Peppers, Blue
Jennifer Montgomery, Habanero Peppers, Blue
Ricky David Woods, Jalapeno Peppers, Blue
Class 8: Vegetable Basket
Open:
Ricky David Woods, Onion Show, Blue
Clara Holland, Holland Harvest, Blue
Class 9: Cucumbers
Open:
Jamie Barnett, cucumbers, Blue
Amy White, cucumbers, Blue, Best in Show
Class 10: Berries
Open:
Brad Zollman, Blackberries, Blue
Division 11: Floral Arrangements
Cloverbud:
Sadie Holland, Green
Lily Holland, Green
Youth:
Schylar Zollman, Red
Stella Zollman, Blue
Open:
Ashleigh Kritzberget, Blue, Best of Botetourt
Emily Beavers, Blue, Best in Show
Teri McCoy, Red
Jeff Sullivan, Red
Brittany Thrasher, Red
Division 12: Eggs
Class 1: One Dozen White Eggs
Amy White, Chicken Eggs, Blue
Class 2: One Dozen Brown Eggs
Cloverbud:
Ann Marie Boblett, Chicken Eggs, Green
Lily Holland, Chicken Eggs, Green
Sadie Holland, Chicken Eggs, Green
Youth:
Schyar Zollman, Chicken Eggs, Blue
Paul Turman, Chicken Eggs, Blue, Best of Botetourt, Best in Show
Open:
Forrest Rush, Chicken Eggs, Blue
Amy White, Chicken Eggs, Blue
Lindsey Brock, Chicken Eggs, Blue
Class 3: One Dozen Colored Eggs
Youth:
Stella Zollman, Speckled Chicken Eggs, Blue
Avery Kelly, Speckled Quail Eggs, Blue
Open:
Amy White, Green Chicken Eggs, Blue
Big Thank You to Fair volunteers–
Setup, Sign in and Tear Down: Jamie Barnett, Sherry Crumley, Kim Lawrence, Cindy Holland, Jane Huff, Kelly Denison
Volunteer Judges: Steve Barbour, Pat Shotwell, Nancy Epperly, Michael Beahm, Jim Sorrels, Brandon Wiggins, Ada Wiggins, Candace Monaghan, Debbie Painter, Brenda Dudley, Jordan Lawrence, Kim Lawrence, Jamie Barnett
LIVESTOCK SHOW
Swine Show:
Champion Intermediate Showman: Schylar Zollman
Champion Junior Showman: Sawyer Zollman
Champion Novice Showman: Andi Potter
Grand Champion Market Hog: Andi Potter
Reserve Champion Market Hog: Stella Zollman
Grand Champion Breeding Gilt: Samuel Zollman
Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt: Sawyer Zollman
Beef Show:
Champion Intermediate Showman: Ethan Furrow
Champion Junior Showman: Wren Manbeck
Champion Novice Showman: Riley Martino
Grand Champion Breeding Heifer: Wren Manbeck
Reserve Champion Breeding Heifer: Ethan Furrow
Grand Champion Prospect Steer: Cora Mullins
Reserve Champion Prospect Steer: Schylar Zollman
Best of Botetourt Beef: Wren Manbeck
Dairy Show:
Champion Junior Showman: Addison Kelly
Champion Dairy Female: Addison Kelly
Reserve Champion Dairy Female: Jasmine Montgomery
Best of Botetourt Dairy: Addison Kelly
Goat Show:
Champion Intermediate Showman: Timothy Sturgill
Champion Intermediate Showman: Schylar Zollman
Champion Junior Showman: Wyatt Manbeck
Grand Champion Breeding Doe: Wyatt Manbeck
Reserve Champion Breeding Doe: Katie Grace Barrett
Grand Champion Market Goat: Wyatt Manbeck
Reserve Champion Market Goat: Wren Manbeck
Best of Botetourt Goat: Wyatt Manbeck
Lamb Show:
Champion Intermediate Showman: Abby Salkowitz
Champion Junior Showman: Silas Templeton
Champion Novice Showman: Andi Potter
Grand Champion Breeding Ewe: Andi Potter
Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe: Riley Potter
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Reid Templeton
Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Silas Templeton
Submitted by Jenna Lawrence, Farmhouse Coordinator and Stefanie Manbeck
