The Lee County Fair Goat Show in Donnellson showcased outstanding animals and skilled exhibitors this morning, with championships awarded across breeding, market, dairy, and showmanship competition.
In Meat Goats, Tessa Cale earned Champion Purebred Breeding Goat honors, while Tanner Snaadt was named Reserve Champion. In the breeding female division, Brystol Gerdes claimed the championship, followed by Cade Wilson as Reserve Champion. Brant Mohrfeld finished third overall, Jansen Swan was fourth, and Adelyn Lampe rounded out the top five.
Henly Hawk took home the Champion Dairy Goat title, with Oaklee Allgood earning Reserve Champion. In the Rate of Gain contest, Adella Adkins claimed first place, followed by Teagan Cale in second.
The Market Goat championship went to Ella Weisinger, with Eliza Weisinger earning Reserve Champion. Macyn Lampe placed third overall, Jansen Swan finished fourth, and Macyn Lampe also received fifth overall honors.
Showmanship champions included Adelyn Lampe in the Advanced division, Cade Wilson in Senior Showmanship, Keira Bentler in Intermediate Showmanship, and Brystol Gerdes in Junior Showmanship.
The Lee County Fair continues through the weekend with livestock shows, exhibits, entertainment, and grandstand events at the fairgrounds in Donnellson. Thank you to Donnellson Tire, 5 Star Credit Union, Fraise Auction and Real Estate, and DSB Insurance for partnering with us to bring you these fair results on KILJ.
Check back for our continuing KILJ Fair coverage and updates from our very own Allison Jacobs.
Here’s an interview with Brystol Gerdes, a Central Lee middleschooler and winner in the breeding female division and Junior Showmanship: