2017 Russell County Fair Home Economics, Agriculture and Art
There were 1,372 Home Economics, Agriculture and Art exhibits in the 2017 Russell County Fair. The many outstanding entries in a variety of categories challenged the Judges in determining the Best in Show winners!
The Home Economics and Agriculture “Best in Show” Adult Winners were:
AGRICULTURE: Bill Cross (Popcorn)
BAKED GOODS: Christy Figueroa (Dipped Candy)
CANNED GOODS: Monica Martin Bush (Pickles)
CLOTHING: Dara Easterly (Child’s Dress)
CRAFTS: Sherry Cross (Creche/Nativity)
FLOWERS: Kathy Cordle (Begonia)
NEEDLE WORK: Carolyn Vickers (Applique Quilt)
The Home Economics and Agriculture “Best in Show” Youth Winners were:
AGRICULTURE: Demi Miller (Sugar Cane)
BAKED GOODS: Donna Sherrod (Cup Cakes, Frosted)
CANNED GOODS: Mykala Johnson (Tomatoes)
CLOTHING: Michela Hankins (Hand Bag)
CRAFTS: Hailey Smith (Pop Can Tractor)
FLOWERS: Mackenzie Robinette (Miniature Dahlia)
NEEDLE WORK: Michaela Hankins (Crochet)
The Art “Best in Show” Winners were:
ADULT ART: Judy Street
ADULT PHOTOGRAPHY: Bobby Boyd
INDIVIDUAL ELEMENTARY ART: Brianna Potts
INDIVIDUAL HIGH SCHOOL ART: Erica McCowan
Special Awards in Canned Goods are sponsored by Ball Corporation, a division of Jarden Home Brands Canning Products. Ball or Kerr Canning Jar and Lids must be used in this special category.
The First Place Ball Adult Winners were:
Fruit 1st: Lois Marshall (Cherries)
Fruit 2nd: Linda Skeens (Peaches)
Vegetables 1st: Linda Skeens (Sauer Kraut)
Vegetables 2nd: Sherry Cross (Tomato Juice)
Pickles 1st: Monica Bush (Sweet Pickles)
Pickles 2nd: Peggy Ingle (Pickled Peppers)
Soft Spread 1st: Will Jessee (Pepper Jelly)
Soft Spread 2nd: Kathy Cordle (Black Berry Jelly)
The First Place Ball Youth Winners were:
Vegetables: Mykala Johnson (Tomatoes)
Pickles: Juliana Vencil (Beet Pickles)
Soft Spread: Nalyssa Keen (Jelly)
Special Awards in Baked Goods are sponsored by Red Star Yeast:
RED STAR YEAST COMPANY Contest Winners:
Adult 1st: Linda Skeens (Yeast Rolls)
2nd: Becky Robinette (Yeast Rolls)
Youth Sr.: Jordon Horne (Yeast Rolls)
Youth Jr.: Makienzie Robinette (Yeast Rolls)
Virginia Egg Council Contest
2nd: Rebecca Robinette (Mexican Fiesta Devil Eggs)
Quilt Squares on Wood
Grand Champion – Kelly Gilmer
Adult 1st: Cortney McGlothin
Adult 2nd: Sam Blevins
Adult 3rd: Robin Blevins
Youth 1st: Chloe Haun
Youth 2nd: Guardian Jessee
Youth 3rd: Shelby Thomas
Thanks to the hundreds of exhibitors, dozens of exhibit volunteers and the exhibit judges for their part in making the Russell County Fair the “Best Fair in Virginia” for 15 of the last 19 years. We look forward to the Home Economics, Agriculture and Art exhibits in 2018!