HAMBURG, N.Y. — The “Best 12 Days of Summer” in Western New York State concluded August 22 following a cancelled event in 2020. This year’s event was put together in just over 80 days once final approval was provided by state and county officials. The 2021 Erie County Fair was host to 18 livestock shows for the 12 day run with a total of $36,229 in premiums and awards distributed. Exhibitors from New York and Pennsylvania took part in the events. Though numbers were down compared to those of 2019, the quality of the livestock and exhibitors was exceptional.
Below is a list of the results from each of the shows:
SWINE SHOW
Show date: August 11; 62 animals shown by 31 exhibitors
Supreme Champion Female: David Knoll of Hamburg, NY
Reserve Supreme Champion Female: David Knoll of Hamburg, NY
Supreme Champion Boar: Eric VanValkenburg of Warsaw, NY
Champion Market Swine: Bostyn Hackett of Arcade, NY
Reserve Champion Market Swine: Erin Hayes of Holland, NY
Overall Grand Champion Showman: Nora Hayes of Holland, NY
Overall Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Erin Hayes of Holland, NY
SHEEP SHOW
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP SHEEP SHOW
Show Date: August 12
Grand Champion Showman: Amelia Hintz Strub of Springville, NY
Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Hannah Cross of Kennedy, NY
Show Date: August 13
Supreme Champion Ram: Swartz & Talley Farm of Hunt, NY
Supreme Champion Ewe: Swartz & Talley Farm of Hunt, NY
Supreme Champion Flock: Swartz & Talley Farm of Hunt, NY
Champion Fleece: Elizabeth Weisbeck of Alden, NY
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Jessica Engel of Springville, NY
Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb: Riley Palmer of Randolph, NY
OPEN CLASS LLAMA SHOW
Show Date: August 15; 57 llamas from 13 exhibitors
Best in Show Male: Michele Batt from Albion NY
Best in Show Female: Scott Dyke of Arcade NY
ADGA DAIRY GOAT SHOW
Show Date: August 16; 228 goats were shown by 30 exhibitors
Supreme Champions:
Best Senior Doe in Show: Michelle Rauber of Horner, NY
Best Junior Doe in Show: Matthew Richenberg of Marion, NY
Best Udder in Show: Michelle Kruger of Lawtons, NY
Herdsmanship: Mary Palka of Boston, NY
OPEN CLASS POULTRY SHOW
Show Date: August 16; 225 birds from 21 exhibitors
Super Champion of Poultry: Carolyn Robinson of Springville NY
OPEN CLASS RABBIT & CAVIE SHOW
Show Date: August 16
Best in Show: Patricia Kerins of Hamburg NY
Best in Show (Cavies): Patricia Kerins of Hamburg NY
ABGA SANCTIONED MEAT GOAT SHOW #1 – OPEN CLASS MARKET ANIMALS-
Show date: August 20
Champion Open Class Market Animal: Cody Noel of Chaffee NY
Reserve Champion Open Class Market Animal: Amelia Hintz-Strub of Springville NY
Best in Show Market Animal: Cody Noel of Chaffee NY
Best Overall Doe in Show: Julie Stellingwerf of Fulton, NY
Best Buck in Show: Julie Stellingwerf of Fulton, NY
Overall Best in Show: Julie Stellingwerf of Fulton, NY
SHOWMANSHIP:
Grand Champion Showman: Cody Noel of Chaffee NY
Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Alexander DerSarkissian of Gasport NY
ABGA SANCTIONED MEAT GOAT SHOW #2 – OPEN CLASS MARKET ANIMALS-
Show date: August 21
Champion Open Class Market Animal: Cody Noel of Chaffee NY
Reserve Champion Open Class Market Animal: Ava Marino of Clarence Center NY
Best in Show Market Animal: Cody Noel of Chaffee NY
Best Overall Doe in Show: Julie Stellingwerf of Fulton, NY
Best Buck in Show: Julie Stellingwerf of Fulton, NY
Overall Best in Show: Julie Stellingwerf of Fulton, NY
SHOWMANSHIP:
Grand Champion Showman: Alexander Dersarkissian of Gasport, NY
Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Lucas Dersarkissian of Gasport, NY
OPEN CLASS DAIRY CATTLE SHOW
Show Dates: August 15 & 20; 183 dairy cattle were shown including color breed, Holstein and Red & White
Grand Champion Holstein Female: Isaac Folts of North Collins, NY
Grand Champion Red & White Female: Derek George of Arcade, NY
Overall Grand Champion Showman: Isaac Folts
Overall Reserve Grand Champion Showman: Corrin Sacilowski
Grand Champion Ayrshire Female: Matthew Sweeney of Appleton, NY
Grand Champion Brown Swiss Female: Hills Valley Farm of Cattaraugus, NY
Grand Champion Guernsey Female: James Frentz of Cattaraugus, NY
Grand Champion Jersey Female: Eric Hansen of Machias, NY
Grand Champion Milking Shorthorn Female: James Frentz of Cattaraugus, NY
Grand Champion Lineback Female: Richmond Farms Dairy LLC, North Collins, NY
Supreme Dairy Cow: Hills Valley Farm of Cattaraugus, NY
Reserve Supreme Champion Dairy Cow: Isaac Folts of North Collins, NY
All Breeds Junior Champion: Hills Valley Farm of Cattaraugus, NY
All Breeds Reserve Junior Champion: Isaac Folts of North Collins, NY
OPEN CLASS BEEF SHOW
Show Date: August 21 & 22
Supreme Champions:
Supreme Champion Female: Gianna Marino of Clarence Center, NY
Reserve Supreme Champion Female: Amelia Hinz Strub of Springville, NY
Supreme Champion Bull: Natalie Strub of North Collins, NY
Reserve Supreme Champion Bull: Jillian Miles of North Collins, NY
Supreme Champion Cow & Calf Pair: Simme Valley of Groton, NY
Reserve Supreme Champion Cow & Calf Pair: Autumn Mathisen of Byron, NY
Steer Show:
Champion Market Steer: Carson Wojciechowski of Springville, NY
Reserve Champion Market Steer: Nate Blair of Elma, NY
Champion Prospect Steer: Aubrey Gerhardt of East Aurora, NY
Reserve Champion Prospect Steer: Nathan Reynolds of Lyndonville, NY
For a complete list of results from all of the livestock shows at the Erie County Fair broken down by species, visit Livestock (ecfair.org).
About the Erie County Fair
The Erie County Agricultural Society is a private not-for-profit membership organization. Established in 1819, the Society is the oldest civic organization in Western New York. The mission of the Erie County Agricultural Society (ECAS), sponsors of the Erie County Fair, is to preserve and enhance, by educational endeavors, the agricultural and historical legacy of New York State. The Fair strives to fulfill appropriate aspects of the agricultural, educational, entertainment and recreational needs of Western New York. The 182nd Erie County Fair will take place August 10-21, 2022. (www.ECFair.org)
–Erie County Agricultural Society
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