Johnson County Fair's Static Awards Announced in 2025
2025 Johnson County Fair: A Celebration of Champions
The Johnson County Fair, held in 2025, was a grand spectacle of talent and skill, as numerous champions were crowned across various categories.
In the Food Awards, Brooke Callan, Adeline Schimmel, and Lily Ruby emerged as the Grand Champions, impressing the judges with their culinary prowess. The Art Awards also saw a trio of Grand Champions: Grayce Bassett, Benjamin Pearson, and Anwen Moses, who showcased their artistic flair.
The Craft Awards saw Elynor Greub, Rowdy Berry, and Scarlet Jacob claim the Grand Champion titles. Rowdy Berry was also the recipient of the Bonnie Ellenwood Memorial Craft Award, but the recipients for other categories under this memorial award were not documented in the available sources.
The Family and Consumer Science Awards were won by Brooke Callan, Milan Monterastelli, and Maya Hall, with Maya Hall taking the Bonnie Ellenwood Memorial Family and Consumer Sciences Award. Emily Duncan was the winner of the Bonnie Ellenwood Memorial Cake Decorating Award, while Drew Shavlik, Sara Shoup, and Emily Duncan were the Grand Champions in the Cake Decorating Awards.
The Photography Awards were won by Holly Hanson, Kalea Miller, and Marco Monterastelli, with Kalea Miller receiving the Bonnie Ellenwood Memorial Photography Award.
In the Outdoor Recreation Awards, Colt Ochs, Jorgen Michelena, and Trevore Pavey were the Grand Champions. Trevore Pavey was also the recipient of the Bonnie Ellenwood Memorial Outdoor Recreation Award.
The STEM Awards saw Brystal Goodson, Jory Pierson, and Levi Bryan as the Grand Champions. Levi Bryan was also the recipient of the Bonnie Ellenwood Memorial STEM Award, but the recipients for other categories under this memorial award were not documented in the available sources.
The Pocket Pets category was won by Kalea Miller, while the Cat Show saw Emerson Stone, Bay Davidson, and no Grand Champion in Senior Showmanship. Bay Davidson took the Grand Champion Cat title. In the Youth Horse Show, James Foss, Aubree Irish, Laney Mader, Lincoln McWhorter, Prairie McWhorter, Karly Peterson, and Lincoln McWhorter were the Grand Champions in their respective categories. Lincoln McWhorter was also the Grand Champion Mare, and Karly Peterson was the Grand Champion Gelding.
The 4-H Dog Show was a success, with Kayden Light, Ellie Staebler, Bristal Goodson, Kayden Light, Lyvee Fox, Ellie Staebler, Brynlie Goodson, and Lyvie Fox claiming the Grand Champion titles in their respective categories. Lyvie Fox was also crowned the Grand Champion Best in Show.
These champions, with their diverse talents and skills, truly made the 2025 Johnson County Fair a memorable event.
Attendees at the 2025 Johnson County Fair admired the Grand Champions in the Food-and-Drink Awards, who were Brooke Callan, Adeline Schimmel, and Lily Ruby, impressing judges with their culinary prowess. In the home-and-garden category, Elynor Greub, Rowdy Berry, and Scarlet Jacob were the Grand Champions, showcasing their creativity in the Craft Awards.
