By Lisa Carolin
The Multi-Purpose Arena at the 79th Annual Chelsea Community Fair was nicknamed Hog Heaven on Tuesday night, August 23. That’s when the judging of the swine took place.
There were 42 pens of pigs for a total of 83 pigs.
“We’re looking for how well the kids present to the judge, the kids’ appearance, the pigs’ appearance, and how well they keep the pig in front of the judge,” explained Superintendent Joel Powers.
It took several hours to get through all the age groups, but when it was all over, Amanda Breuninger and her hog were the champion, and Reid Schneider and his hog were the reserve champion.
Carter Trinkle was awarded the champion pen, and Logan Powers the reserve champion pen.
The showmanship winners were Mason Trinkle in the senior show, Emily Trinkle in the intermediate show, Carter Trinkle in the junior show, and Sadie McCalla in the youth show.
