PILOTS AT THE FAIR 2026

Taylor Antoine | 8th Grade

Taylor represented Premium Production with a Market Turkey project, earning a 3rd-place finish.

Caselyn Bowers | 7th Grade

Caselyn had an outstanding fair representing Whippoorwills and serving on the Junior Fair Board. With her rabbits, she earned 3rd place with her Mini Rex doe and 4th place with her Mini Rex buck. In Dairy Market Goats, she placed 3rd in Beginner Showmanship and 5th with Waffles before earning Grand Champion in her class with Rocket and ultimately Reserve Champion Dairy Market Goat overall.

Caselyn also stays busy behind the scenes as her club secretary and a member of multiple Junior Fair Board committees, helping prepare arenas, maintain record sheets, distribute awards, work animal shows, and assist fellow 4-H members.

Eli Carnahan | 8th Grade

Eli represented Premium Production with his Single Roaster Rabbit and came away with an impressive Grand Champion honor.

Makenzie Carnahan | 6th Grade

Makenzie represented Premium Production with her Market Roaster Rabbits, earning 1st place in her class.

Peyton Carnahan | 10th Grade

Peyton represented Premium Production with an Electrical Project and a chair built in Ag. His electrical project was named a County Winner, advancing him to the Ohio State Fair, where he earned Outstanding of the Day honors.

Tatum Cocke | 12th Grade

Tatum represented Premium Production with her Dog projects and had an excellent showing, earning 1st place in Off-Lead Agility, 1st place in Novice B Obedience, 2nd place in Trick Dog, and 2nd place in the Costume Contest.

Addysyn Colon | 8th Grade

Addysyn represented Premium Production with her Market Lambs, earning 3rd place in the middleweight class and 4th place in the heavyweight class.

Karlee Fishpaw | 10th Grade

Karlee represented Premium Production with her Dairy Beef Feeder, Beefcake. Competing in the middleweight class, Karlee and Beefcake had a great showing, with Beefcake doing an excellent job setting himself up in the ring.

Amelia Fritz | 5th Grade

Amelia represented Premium Production with her Kitchen Chemistry project. She was named a County Winner and earned the opportunity to advance as a delegate to the Ohio State Fair.

Evie Fritz | 2nd Grade

Evie participated with Premium Production as a Cloverbud, gaining experience and continuing her involvement in the 4-H program.

Eric Johnston | 5th Grade

Eric represented Premium Production with projects in Dairy Beef Feeders, Dairy Steers, and Market Swine. He also earned recognition in Dairy Beef Junior Showmanship.

Lydia Lucas | 2nd Grade

Lydia participated with Premium Production, taking part in Pee Wee Swine Showmanship and earning the special honor of being named Princess of the Day.

Josie Maag | 11th Grade

Josie had an incredible fair representing Premium Production in both Horses and Dogs. In Horses, she earned 1st place in Grooming, Halter, Ranch Showmanship, English Equitation, Hunter Under Saddle, and Barrels. She was also named Grand Champion Performance, Reserve Champion Horsemanship, and Reserve Champion Speed Events.

Josie continued her success with Dogs, earning 1st place in Novice B and 2nd place in Agility.

Jacob Manon | 8th Grade

Jacob represented Pleasant Ridge 4-H at the Henry County Fair with his poultry projects, earning an impressive 1st-place finish, two 2nd-place finishes, and a 4th-place finish.

Liam Metz | 4th Grade

Liam represented Premium Production with projects in Rabbits and Woodworking. He earned 1st place in Beginner Rabbit Showmanship and 2nd place in Woodworking.

Wyatt Metz | 1st Grade

Wyatt participated with Premium Production as a Cloverbud, taking part in Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship and earning the special honor of being named Prince of the Day.

Ava Sandleben | 12th Grade

Ava represented Premium Production with her Market Turkey projects. She earned 2nd place in Senior Showmanship along with 2nd- and 3rd-place finishes in her classes.

Leah Sandleben | 9th Grade

Leah represented Premium Production with her Market Chickens, earning 3rd place in Intermediate Showmanship along with 2nd- and 3rd-place finishes in her classes.

Aria Wichman | 5th Grade

Aria represented Premium Production with her Photography project and earned a blue ribbon for her work.

Mila Wichman | 3rd Grade

Mila celebrated her final year as a Premium Production Cloverbud and will officially advance into 4-H next year. She also received the special honor of being named Princess of the Day during the sheep show.