The 2022 Northwest Montana Fair and Rodeo includes thousands of exhibits by individuals and organizations. The following are some local accomplishments in their respective categories:

Goats:

Best Nigerian Dwarf in Show

Winner: Kaden Grant, Columbia Falls

Meat Goat:

Reserve Champion: Kate Schwalbe, Columbia Falls

Miniature Horses – 4-H/FFA

Champion Costume

Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Champion Ground Driving

Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Junior Mini Showman

Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Open Miniature Horses:

Reserve Champion: Marilyn Trevino, Columbia Falls

Showmanship, Child

Grand Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Gelding (Class B “Over”)

Reserve Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Floriculture – Open

Best of Show Flowers, Advanced

Winner: Jennifer Fisher, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Flowers, Adult

Winner: Fonda Fisher, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Marigolds, Junior

Winner: Evie Dorr

Best of Show Potted Plant, Junior

Winner: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Potted Plant, Adult

Winner: Jennifer Fisher, Columbia Falls

Needlecraft – Open

Best Machine Quilted Item (Child)

Addyson Morris, Columbia Falls

Agriculture & Horticulture

Fruit - Pineapple
Best of Show: Theresa Williamson, Columbia Falls

 Tomatoes

Best of Show: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls

4-H/FFA

Best of Show Cucumbers: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Painting

Best of Show: Trish Walsh, Columbia Falls

Photography – Open Class

Children (11 years and under)

Grand Champion: Madison Orem, Columbia Falls

Juniors (12 – 14 years)

Grand Champion: Evie Dorr, Columbia Falls

Crafts – Open Class

Best of Show (Seniors): Peg Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Ceramics
Best of Show: Dee Brown, Hungry Horse

China/Porcelain Painting

Best of Show: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls

Miscellaneous

Best of Show: Peg Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Horses – Open

Senior Showmanship (ages 17 & over)

Unregistered Horse

Grand Champion: Nicole Anderson, Columbia Falls

Reserve Champion: Avery McQuade, Columbia Falls

Any Other Registered Breed

Reserve Champion: Abby Visnovke, Columbia Falls

Horses – 4H/FFA

 Top Notch Horse Sportsmanship
Winner: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls

Best Decorated Stall

Winner: Raya Gronley, Columbia Falls

Junior Horse Showman

Grand Champion: Raya Gronley, Columbia Falls

Pre-Junior Showman

Grand Champion: Sidni Sorensen, Columbia Falls
Reserve Champion: Ava Rohletter, Columbia Falls

Small Animals – 4-H/FFA

Best Rooster
Winner: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Senior Poultry Showman

Champion: Annie Gross, Columbia Falls

Champion Turkey

Winner: Patience Bain, Coram

Junior Rabbit Showman

Champion: Teagen Flint, Columbia Falls

Theme Project
Grand Champion: Mirrer Bain, Coram,
Reserve Champion: Lux Bain, Coram

Junior Fine Arts

Champion: Madysen Martin, Columbia Falls

Reserve Champion: Evie Dorr, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Embroidery

Winner: Jubilee McLean, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Handwork

Winner: Jayne McLean, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Quilting

Intermediate Senior: Madison Ypma, Columbia Falls

Beginning Junior: Marlee Rice, Columbia Falls

Best of Show Decorated Cake
Winner: Elaina Dorr, Columbia Falls

Most Blue Ribbons in Canned
Winner: Jubilee McLean, Columbia Falls 

 Most Blue Ribbons in Foods

Winner: Jayne McLean, Columbia Falls

Photography Contest

Adult
First Place: Kayla Ekern, Columbia Falls

Senior First Place: Jami Ekern, Columbia Falls