2022 Fair Review
Details from the 2022 4-H Fair
Held July 21-24, 2022 at Chubb Park in Chester, NJ.
Thank you all who came out to visit and help!
See us again next time.
(current Fair Page: https://www.morris4h.org/4-h-fair)
The 2022 Fair in review:
The 4-H Fair is the biggest showcase for our members, our biggest fundraiser to provide the program all year, and it's also just plain big family fun!
We had over 350 entries from 4-H members and volunteers (Virtual below)
So many winners! (See below)
Many cute animals to visit
Lots of hands-on activities
Great entertainment on all four days
Typical Fair weather (it was HOT)
MANY helpers to put it all together and ensure everything ran smoothly!
We would like to thank:
Our Fair Sponsors (see below)
New and returning Volunteers
4-H Families
Fair entrants
Exhibitors
and our Fair visitors, of course!
Congratulations to all Winners
All entrants were winners at the Fair! What beautiful shows, exhibits, and presentations! Thank you for participating and congratulations! Here we highlight the Best in Show (BIS), Honorable Mention (HM), Best of Breed, Best Reserve, as well as 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place recipients. All of you did an amazing job!
All Open Division Participants:
Abigail Simon
Abigail Schlick Furry Friends
Amelia Traina Kids 4 Kindness
Benjamin Janis Shutterbugs
Brooke Nugent Dogs R Us
Charlotte Lenz Dogs R Us
Declan Mink Florham Park STEAM Punks 4-H
Joshua Mitteer Buckanears
Karcsi George Piedl Shutterbugs
Katie Paige Steam Punks, Knit Wits, Be The Change
Leah Dobis Knit Wits
Leah Dobis Knit Wits
Leonard Rettenberg Florham Park STEAM Punks
Lulu Wacha Diaz
Maggie Altis Dogs R Us
Mary Demetris knitwits
Mya McConoughey Shutterbugs
Natalia Arpino Kit Wits
Samantha Oblen Curious Critters, Feathered Friends
Sophia Kissling Shutterbugs
Stratton Jelley Shutterbugs, Minecraft
Victoria (Tori) Velez Mad STEM Scientists
Rohan Parikh Teen Council
Douglas Hoeflin Morris Marksmen
Emma Krijger Teen Council and Just Kid' N' Around
George Demo Velez Jr Mad STEM Scientists
Holt Englander Shutterbugs, Minecraft, Morris Marksmen
Karsten Englander Shutterbugs
Samantha Jelley Shutterbugs
Bob Englander
Britt Wagner
Divina Arpino
Jen Carberry-Landis Alumni
Jenn Apito Shutterbugs
Michael Dodge Knit Wits
Alexis Machinshok Buckanears
Ania McDonald Tech No Bots
Audrey Lenz Dogs R Us
Evelyn Lenz Dogs R Us
Leigh Mink Florham Park STEAM Punks 4-H
Zoltan George Piedl Shutterbugs
Adam Dougherty
Aniket Parikh
Avery S
Cecilia Murphy
Flora Lindeblad
Frank Lindeblack
Kaia Murphy-Brunka
Kenneth Wood
Liam Wolf Wood
Michael Joseph
Rucha Kulkarni
Braden Ensinger
August Doughtry
Joseph Kucher
Julia Joseph
Kaitlin Carmoega
Manasa Anoop
Michael Machinshok
Naalah Tahirah Hussein
Emmelina Stanescu
All Animal Show Participants:
William Krijger
Just Kid "N' Around
Emma Krijger
Just Kid 'N" Around
Jacob Krijger
Just Kid 'N" Around
Lauren McAvoy
4Footed Leaders
Katelyn Baumgartner
4Footed Leaders
Emma Acomb
4Footed Leaders
Liv Armstrong
Dogs R Us
Leah Armstrong
Dogs R Us
Lulu Wacha Diaz
Dogs R Us
Evelyn Lenz
Dogs R Us
Audrey Lenz
Dogs R Us
Charlotte Lenz
Dogs R Us
Brooke Nugent
Dogs R Us
Maggie Altis
Dogs R Us
Gwennevierre Munich
Furry Friends
Ava Rivera
Buckanears
Zoey Hays
Mary Demetris
Furry Friends
Sarah Hwang
Puppy Tails
Abigail Schlick
Furry Friends
Samantha Oblen
Furry Friends
Leah Kostelansky
Furry Friends
Isabella Stoltz
Furry Friends
Sammy Oblen
Feathered Friends
Shane Oblen
Feathered Friends
Adam Dougherty
Feathered Friends
Sage & Ella Jensen
Feathered Friends
Skyler Papaganeres
4-H Club Banners and Displays
Club Flags and Banners
BIS - Feathered Friends
HM - Busy Bees and Seedlings
Club Displays and Exhibits
BIS - Mad STEM/Tech-No Bots
HM - 4-Footed Leaders
Animal Shows
Cavy Show
BIS - Leah Kostelansky, with her senior 3 color Teddy boar
Rabbit Show
BIS - Samantha Oblen with her junior black Holland Lop
BRIS - Abigail Schlick with her senior brown Mini Lop doe
BRIS - Ava Rivera with her senior black Mixed Breed buck
Poultry Show
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP:
1st Place - LuLu Wacha Diaz
2nd Place - Adam Dougherty
3rd Place - Sammy Oblen
CHICKEN
BIS - Lulu Wacha Diaz' Crested Polish Pullet Eleven
Best Bantam - Kailey Sinko's Milly Flue
PIGEON
BRIS - Sammy Oblen's 4-year old Kiki
Dog Shows
SEEING EYE
Puppies 4-5 months
1st Place - Kristin Motta with Oliver
2nd Place - Katelyn Baumgartner with Kail GSD
Puppies 6-9 months
1st Place - Sarah Hwang with her Golden/Lab Newt
2nd Place - Chelli Senthil with Patience
Puppies 14 months and up
BIS - Emma Acomb with her Yellow Lad Zaylee
RALLY - On Leash
BIS - Lulu Wacha Diaz with her Corgi Trudy
1st Place - Liv Armstrong with her Jack Russell Whippet Crystal
2nd Place - Brooke Nugent with her Black Mix Onyx
2nd Place - Charlotte Lenz with her Brittany Persephone
3rd Place - Maggie Altis with her Golden R Tucker
OBEDIENCE - Beginner Novice
BIS - Brooke Nugent with her Black Mix Onyx
1st Place - Lulu Wacha Diaz with her Corgi Trudy
1st Place - Leah Armstrong with her Jack Russell Whippet Crystal
2nd Place - Maggie Altis with her Golden R Tucker
2nd Place - Charlotte Lenz with her Brittany Persephone
AGILITY
1st Place - Charlotte Lenz with her Brittany Persephone
1st Place - Leah Armstrong with her Jack Russell Whippet Crystal
2nd Place - Maggie Altis with her Golden R Tucker
3rd Place - Lulu Wacha Diaz with her Corgi Trudy
JR SHOWMANSHIP - Novice Grades 4-8
BIS - Brooke Nugent with her Black Mix Onyx
1st Place - Maggie Altis with her Golden R Tucker
2nd Place - Charlotte Lenz with her Brittany Persephone
3rd Place - Lulu Wacha Diaz with her Corgi Trudy
We also had participants in our Goat Show and Herpetology Show.
OPEN DIVISIONS
Clothing
G 4-8: BIS - Lulu Wacha Diaz of Long Valley, Harry Potter D Double Sized Quilt
HM - Lulu Wacha Diaz of Long Valley, Felt Unicortis
Craft
G 4-8: BIS - Liam Wolf Wood of Chester, Felted Animal
Creative Writing
G 4-8: BIS - Amelia Traina of Long Valley, The Flaming Boy
HM - Stratton Jelley of Parsippany, Narrative Essay on Snowboarding
G 9-13: BIS - Emma Krijger or Rockaway, A Memoir of "The Final Adieu"
HM - George Demo Velez Jr of Boonton, Non Fiction
Fine Art
G 4-8: BIS - Adam Dougherty of Califon, Koi Fish Drawing
BIS - Cecilia Murphy of Parsippany, Demon Slayer
BIS - Samantha Oblen of Hackettstown, Night Cow Sunset
BIS - Victoria (Tori) Velez of Boonton, Printed Digital Drawing
HM - Frank Lindeblack of Budd Lake, Venum Movie Villain
HM - Lulu Wacha Diaz of Long Valley, Watercolor Leaf
G 9-13: BIS - Holt Englander of Morristown, Caleb 2
BIS - Holt Englander of Morristown, nap time (ink drawing)
Adult: BIS - Jen Carberry-Landis of Stanhope, Inside
Food
G 4-8: BIS - Declan Mink of Florham Park, Trail Mix Biscotti
Horticulture
G 4-8: BIS - Adam Dougherty of Califon, Cucumbers
Needlework
G 4-8: BIS - Flora Lindeblad of Budd Lake, Crochet Anne of Green Gables
HM - Flora Lindeblad of Budd Lake, Crochet Twin Inverse crochet axolotls
Adult: BIS - Divina Arpino of Boonton, Blanket
Photography
G 4-8: BIS - Benjamin Janis of Rockaway, Walk in the Forest
BIS - Karcsi George Piedl of Morristown, Bird of Prey
BIS - Sophia Kissling of Chester, Steel Stacks
BIS - Sophia Kissling of Chester, Underwater Scream
BIS - Stratton Jelley of Parsippany, Heat Release
G 9-13: BIS - Emma Krijger of Rockeaway, Black and White
BIS - Holt Englander of Morristown, Sunlit
BIS - Karsten Englander of Morristown, Dusty Road
BIS - Karsten Englander of Morristown, Montclair Diner
BIS - Rohan Parikh of Rockaway, Iceland Picture 1
HM - Braden Ensinger of Mt. Olive, Car on Road
HM - Holt Englander of Morristown, Blue
Adult: BIS - Jenn Apito of Parsippany, Chrysalises
Poster Paws
G 4-8: BIS - Cecilia Murphy of Parsippany, Cat Leela
Virtual / Digital
G 4-8: BIS - Stratton Jelley or Parsippany, Code for a Python Al Capture the Flag Game
Virtual / Digital Fair Entries
All entries were on view at the Fair. The Virtual / Digital entries are best experienced on a computer (or phone). Enjoy the creative variety.
Best in Show:
Capture The Flag AI
Stratton Jelly, grade 7, member of the 4-H Minecraft and Shutterbugs clubs
To view the code / install and play the game:
https://github.com/stratificationwastaken/CapureTheFlagAI/blob/main/README.md
Cliffside Village
Douglas Hoeflin, grade 12, member of the 4-H Minecraft and Morris Marksmen clubs
Click on the image above to view pictures and videos of the village in Minecraft.
360 Photo
Stratton Jelly, grade 7, member of the 4-H Minecraft and Shutterbugs clubs
For the best experience - scan the QR code and view with your phone.
2022 Fair Theme
"Discover more with 4-H"
The Winner of our 4-H Fair Theme Contest 2022 was:
Amelia T, grade 6, member of Kids 4 Kindness,
with her design: "Discover more with 4-H".
Congratulations Amelia!
THANK YOU 2022 Sponsors!
Diamond Level Sponsors:
Morris County Board of AG
Platinum Level Sponsors:
Alstede Farms
Anthony & Sons
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Gold Level Sponsors:
American Legion Post 278
Ashley Farms/Smitty Ice
Bath Fitter
Carolyn Ferolito
Cutco Cutlery
Ort Farms
Power Home Remodeling Group
Renewal by Anderson
Walker's Realty
Silver Level Sponsors:
Animal Care Centers
Guinter Family
Lanca Sales
Peapack Gladstone Bank
Russo Brothers & Co
Bronze Level Sponsors:
Agway
American Animal Hospital
American Legion Post 155
Chester Animal Hospital
DeBiasse Family
Greg Kobesky Snap On Tools
Mendham Animal Hospital
Morris Animal Inn
Performance Trailer
Ronetco Supermarkets
Tractor Supply
Usborne Books
Westmount Montessori School
Work N Wear
Green Sponsors: Pomel Family
