A herd of roping steers meant to lead the Fair Parade weren't too keen on the idea, instead they stampeded off down the highway back to the roping arena, as shown below. Several in the bunch traveled down the sidewalk by the bowling alley and through the IGA parking lot in order to make their escape.
Despite the drought, area gardeners were able to grow and display a variety of impressive locally grown fruits and vegetables at the fair.
By PR Extension Office
Despite fire, heat and power outages, the Powder River County Fair endured last week. Many challenges arose and capable community leaders met them head on keeping the Fair flowing with just a few hitches, according to MSU Powder River Extension agents Mary Rumph and Julie Riley.
"Everyone was supportive, accommodating and understanding," said Rumph. "It exemplified what a 'community' Fair is. A warm thank you to all!"
"It was an impressive show of problem solvers we had working behind the scenes," said Rumph. "It was time for the Opening Ceremonies at 6 pm on Tuesday and we had a live mic. The timing was perfect to recognize Bub and Carlene Gaskill, the 2021 Fair Book Dedicatees."
The evening continued with the trick rider and rough stock rodeo. The next day, non-livestock 4-H projects were judged in the dimly lit Northend of the Fair Barn and in the fully powered Community Center. By early afternoon, the Fairbarn was fully powered by a generator. Flexibility was necessary due to 4-H families dealing with livestock without water at home, detours, and the possibility of evacuations.
All the livestock entries made it to town and the Schroeder family made it to the winner's circle multiple times.
The Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion market beef were exhibited by Rheanna and Danica Schroeder, respectively. Rheanna received a buckle donated by Earl and Betty Aye. Danica received awards sponsored by Horizon Marketing Agency. The duo will represent Powder River County at the Eastern Montana Fair in Miles City in the Champion of Champions show, which will include fourteen counties this year.
The Grand Champion Beef Breeding Female was exhibited by Jayce Schroeder who received a buckle donated by Kurt and Julie Collins. His yearling heifer also received the Champion Angus Female award, a belt buckle sponsored by Gnerer Angus. Kassie Hagedorn captured the Reserve Grand Champion award with her yearling heifer, receiving an award sponsored by Owen and Mary Rumph. Shyla Madsen's entry received the Grand Champion Calf Scramble award, sponsored by Cunningham Trucking. Shyla completed her calf scramble expectations, receiving a bill of sale from Tom and Amy Minow. Zach Jones was also the recipient of a bill of sale for his calf scramble project from sponsors T.J. and Heather Cunningham.
Rheanna Schroeder was the Champion Senior Beef Showman, receiving an award sponsored by the Green Family and John and Julie Riley and a cash award sponsored by Denbury Onshore. Reserve Grand Champion Beef Showman was Grayson Arithson who received an award sponsored by Karrels Cattle Company.
The Champion Junior Beef Showman was Jayce Schroeder who received awards sponsored by Tracy and Becky Anderson and Denbury Onshore. Ashton Madsen was selected as the Reserve Champion Junior Beef Showman, receiving an award sponsored by Dean and Jill Kolka.
Maci Emmons made it to the winner's circle as the Best Beginner Beef Showman, receiving an award sponsored by Cunningham Trucking.
The Beef Daily Gain cash awards sponsored by Jason and Hattie Arithson were won by the Harper girls, with Addison placing first and Emelyn placing second.
Rheanna Schroeder also exhibited the Grand Champion market hog. She received a buckle sponsored by Craig and Jackee Randall. Reserve Grand Champion market hog honors went to Ashton Madsen, who received an award sponsored by the Trucano Ranch. Rheanna Schroeder was the Champion Senior Showman, receiving an award sponsored by Pat Phillips in memory of Carl and Andrew & Jeridee Cathey and a cash award sponsored by Denbury Onshore. Reserve Champion honors went to Paysen Kuhbacher who received an award sponsored by the Broadus Vet Clinic. Champion Junior Swine Showman was Shaylee Bilbrey, who received awards sponsored by Kyle and Teri Lindberg and Denbury Onshore. Reserve Junior Showman in the Swine Show was Jayce Schroeder, who received an award sponsored by Mills Auction Service. The Best Beginner Swine Showman award went to Macey Madsen, who received awards sponsored by Bub and Carlene Gaskill. The first-place daily gain award sponsored by J Bar O Fencing was won by Ashton Madsen. Second place went to Becca Aye, who won an award sponsored by John and Jennie Olson.
Presley Williams was a force in the sheep show. She won the Grand Champion Market Lamb, receiving a buckle donated by Kyle and Shelley West. In addition, Presley exhibited the Grand Champion Breeding Sheep, receiving an award sponsored by the Biddle Busy Beavers 4-H Club. She also captured the Reserve Champion Junior Sheep Showman award, sponsored by Calvert Backhoe. Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb honors went to Kendal Stanley who received awards sponsored by Jiggs and Marlee Bilbrey. Champion Senior Showman honors went to Lea Aye who received awards sponsored by the Kelda, Tate and Zoe Page family and Denbury Onshore. Shyla Madsen was the Champion Junior Showman, receiving an award sponsored by Dan and Lisa Lynch and Charles Carter, Inc. and Denbury Onshore. Delany Ruland exhibited the Grand Champion Feeder Lamb, receiving awards sponsored by the Powder River Conservation District and Andrew and Jeridee Cathey. The Best Beginner Sheep Showman was Macey Madsen, who received an award sponsored by the Riter Ranch. The first-place market lamb rate of gain award, sponsored by J Bar O Fencing, went to Delaney Ruland. The second-place award sponsored by John and Jennie Olson was won by Lea Aye.
Anna and Kassie Hagedorn were multiple winners in the Goat Show. Anna exhibited the Grand Champion Goat, receiving an award sponsored by the PRCF. Kassie's Reserve Grand Champion Goat earned an award sponsored by the Broadus FFA Alumni. Kassie was selected as the Champion Goat showman, receiving an award sponsored by The Daisy Patch – Chad and Michelle Wilson. Anna captured Reserve Champion Junior Goat Showman award sponsored by John and Jennie Olson and the Best Beginner Goat Showman, receiving an award sponsored by the PRCF.
Delany Ruland exhibited both the Grand and Reserve Grand Champion Poultry exhibits, receiving awards sponsored by the Dinstel Family and PRCF, respectively. She was also the Champion Junior Showman, receiving an award sponsored by PRCF. Alexis Gotfredson earned Reserve Champion Junior Showman, receiving an award sponsored by the PRCF.
The Herdsmanship Award, sponsored by the Powder River Vet Clinic, went to the Liscomb Mountain 4-H Club for their efforts in keeping pens clean and displaying their exhibits throughout the Fair.
Very creative theme booths were on display during the Fair, with the Powder River Rising Stars winning first place and the Tongue River Crossroads winning second place. They received awards sponsored by the Powder River County Fair. The best float in the parade was the Biddle Busy Beavers 4-H Club, receiving an award sponsored by Krista Gotfredson and Stacie Ostendorf. Please see the August 19 photo album for more Fair pics.
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