Livestock results announced at Waterford Fair
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WATERFORD – The results of the 2026 Junior Fair at the Waterford Community Fair have been announced.
On Saturday, 219 hogs were purchased by 132 buyers with the sale bringing in $526,825. The average price per head was $2,405.
The results and winners are:
Market Hog Champion, Reserve and Premier Exhibitor
Grand Champion Market Hog and Premier Exhibitor: Katelynn Valandingham, Waterford FFA, purchased by Talen Energy for $6,400
Reserve Champion Market Hog: Gavin Hiener, Waterford FFA, purchased by Integrity Oil Field Services, Inc. for $6,400
Premier award was sponsored by Jeremiah’s Coffee House and show award banners were sponsored by Rural King.
Market Hog Class Winners:
Class 1: Jayce Kenney, Waterford FFA
Class 2: Carly Kesterson, Cutler Clovers
Class 3: Braelyn Gerken, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club
Class 4: Hank Fouss, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club
Class 5: Dillion Schaad, Fur and Feather 4-H Club
Class 6: Dalton Schott, Churchtown Shining Stars
Class 7: Danica Gates, Warren FFA
Class 8: Kaydence Griffin, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club
Light Weight Champion: Dillion Schaad
Light Weight Reserve Champion: Kaydence Griffin
Class 9: William Eichmiller, Churchtown Shining Stars 4-H Club
Class 10: Sylvie Shriver, Cutler Clovers 4-H Club
Class 11: Jase Sampson, Barlow Buckeyes 4-H Club
Class 12: Kimberlyn Hooper, Churchtown Shining Stars 4-H Club
Class 13: Audrey Witten, Fort Frye FFA
Class 14: Mariah Benedict, Warren Wranglers 4-H Club
Class 15: Addysen Griffin, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club
Class 16: Taytum Skinner, Fort Frye FFA
Middle Weight Champion: Addysen Griffin
Middle Weight Reserve Champion: Maci A. Zimmer
Class 17: Gavin Hiener, Waterford FFA
Class 18: Adilynn Mitchell, Running Wild 4-H Club
Class 19: Mira Hanger, Warren Wranglers 4-H Club
Class 20: Hudson Simms, Churchtown Shining Stars
Class 21: Deegan Gates, Cutler Clovers 4-H Club
Class 22: Luke Fouss, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club
Class 23: Madi Zimmer, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club
Class 24: Katelynn Valandingham, Waterford FFA
Heavy Weight Champion: Katelyn Valandingham
Heavy Weight Reserve Champion: Gavin Hiener
Grand Champion Market Hog and Premier Exhibitor: Katelynn Valandingham
Reserve champion Market Hog: Gavin Hiener
Market Hog Skillathon Winners:
Junior -- Brenley Henry, Running Wild 4-H Club
Intermediate -- Connor McCartney, Churchtown Shining Stars 4-H Club
Senior -- Katelynn Valandingham, Churchtown Shining Stars 4-H Club
Skillathon Medallions sponsored by Marietta Elks Lodge #477
Market Hog Showmanship Winners:
Junior -- Kaydence Griffin, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club
Intermediate - Madi Zimmer, SL Homemakers LS Boys 4-H Club
Senior -- Katelynn Valandingham, Waterford FFA
Hog Poster Contest Winners:
1st Place: Jordan Seaman, Cutler Clovers 4-H Club
2nd Place: Kimberlyn Hooper, Churchtown Shining Starts 4-H Club
3rd Place: Jaxson Tullius, Farmers and Homemakers 4-H Club
Poster awards sponsored by Marietta Elks Lodge #477
Fair Booth Results:
1st Place: Churchtown Community Crew
2nd Place: Farmers and Homemakers 4-H Club
3rd Place: Barlow Buckeyes 4-H Club
4th Place: Running Wild 4-H Club
5th Place: Churchtown Shining Stars 4-H Club