Published on August 3, 2026 9:31 am
Last Updated on August 3, 2026 9:31 am
Beef Show winners were, front row, left to right, Peyton Westendorf, Olivia Will, Dusti Alwardt, Barrett Alwardt, Wyatt Lane, Emma Wendling and Reid Westendorf. Back row, left to right, Alice Thoele, Dexten Lotz, Melia Wendling, Hayden Wendling and Henry Alwardt.
Beef Show Winners at the Effingham County Fair were:
Over-all Female
Champion — Dusti Alwardt
Reserve — Barrett Alwardt
Steer
Champion — Melia Wendling
Reserve — Hayden Wendling
Dairy Steer
Champion — Peyton Westendorf
Reserve — Olliver Shoaf
Beginner Showmanship
Champion — Dusti Awlardt
Reserve — Wayne Lane
Jr. Showmanship
Champion — Emma Wendling
Reserve — Barrett Alwardt
Senior Showmanship
Champion — Hayden Wendling
Reserve — Nate Lurkins
Rate Of Gain
Champion — Olliver Shoaf
Reserve — Dexten Lotz
Simmental Female
Champion — Barrett Alwardt
Reserve — Dusti Alwardt
Hereford Female
Champion — Maggie Shepard
Reserve — Maggie Shepard
Angus Female
Champion — Aisley Hill
Reserve — Wyatt Lane
All Other Breeds Female
Champion — Dusti Alwardt
Reserve — Emma Wendling
Champion Steer
Division 1 — Henry Alwardt
Division 2 — Dusti Alwardt
Division 3 — Melia Wendling
Division 4 — Hayden Wendling
Division 5 — Nate Lurkins
