Tuesday, August 16, 2016 | 4-H Breeding Beef Show – 7:30AM
Judge: Matt Claeys
Angus
AOB
Charolais
Chianina
Hereford
Limousin
High % Maine-Anjou
Maintainer
Red Angus
Shorthorn
Shorthorn Plus
Simmental
Foundation Simmental
Commercial Heifer
Supreme Heifer Champion Selection – 4:30PM

Grand Champion Steer
Sire: Monopoly x Lamburgini
Sold by Caldwell, Jones, Campbell
Bred by Zach Gray
Congratulations to Gretchen Simpson!

Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Sold by Bonham Show Cattle
Congratulations to Grant Kuppler!

Trevor Frerichs’ Crossbred steer in the chute. Thank you for trusting the Sullivan Supply line of grooming products!

Olivia Caldwell gets her steer ready for the Crossbred show today.

Calla Hill waiting keep her steer calm while getting fit for the show.

Colton Smith trusts the Sullivan Supply brand when fitting on show day.

Grant Malone fits a front leg.

Sullivan Supply products getting the job done during the Illinois steer show.

Adam and Alan Miller always have each others backs.

The Guyer crew getting their Reserve Grand Champion Steer ready to go in the ring.

The Guyer family celebrates an awesome state fair after winning Champion Overall Barrow.

Richard Jurgens worked hard all day sorting through the market heifers and market steers.

Lucas Wisnefski makes showing his Grand Champion Steer look easy as he floats his way to the top of the show.

An emotional Wisnefski family celebrates after their big win!

Alan Miller and son, Adam, share a celebratory moment following being selected Fourth Overall Market Animal.

Congratulations to Lucas Wisnefski on winning Grand Champion Market Animal at this year’s Illinois State Fair!

Governor Rauner was on-hand this evening to welcome exhibitors and fairgoers to the Grand Champion Drive, and to personally congratulate winning exhibitors.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer
ReserveChampion Crossbred Steer
Sire: Monopoly
Sold by: Guyer
Raised by: Colburn
Congratulations to Ashtin Guyer

Third Overall Steer
Champion Simmental Steer
Sire: Outsider
Dam: Lifeline
Congratulations to Alec Myers!

Fourth Overall Steer
Grand Champion Angus Steer
Sire: First N Goal
Dam: OSU Currency
Bred by: Dameron Angus, C-5
Sold by: Brandon Jones & Jerryd Ehrnthaller
Congratulations to Adam Miller

Fifth Overall Steer
Grand Champion AOB Steer
Sire: Walks Alone
Bred by: NMJ Cattle Company
Sold by: Guyer
Congratulations to Nalaney Guyer!

Sire: Ruben James
Dam: Purple Rose 44Z
Bred by: Purple Reign
Sold by: Purple Reign, Paulsen, Dryer, Lemmon, Widerman
Congrats to Brian Clapp!

Sire: Catapult
Dam: Delhawk Jo
Bred by: Korbin Collins
Congratulations to Sophia Lowers!

Champion Simmental Steer
Sire: Outsider
Dam: Lifeline
Congratulations to Alec Myers!

Reserve Champion Simmental Steer
Sire: Monopoly
Dam: Purebred Simmental
Bred by: Richie Farms
Sold by: Gray Show Cattle
Congratulations to Peyton Richie!

Grand Champion AOB Steer
Sire: Walks Alone
Bred by: NMJ Cattle Company
Sold by: Guyer
Congratulations to Nalaney Guyer!

Reserve Champion AOB Steer
Sire: Monopoly
Sold by: Brandon Jones, Todd Caldwell
Congratulations to Abby Tomhave!

Exhibitors at the Illinois State Fair came together last night to brave the storm. Here are a few shots shared with us and seen on social media. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the severe weather.

Jeff Paulsen using golf cart lights and Ryan Dunk using a cell phone flashlight to fit Derek Humphrey’s Champion Chianina Heifer for the Supreme Champion Drive.

Reserve Grand Champion Steer
Sire: Jakes Proud Jazz
Bred by: Zach Gray
Sold by: Gray Show Cattle
Congratulations to Trevor Frerichs!