Published on August 4, 2026 9:53 am
Last Updated on August 4, 2026 9:53 am
4-H Swine Show award winners were, front row, left to right, Tate Swingler, Lane Niemerg, Henry Burrow, Evan Weidner, Paecen Lotz, Brynnlyn Lotz, Ryland Mellendorf, Kambryn Mellendorf and Jenna Kollmann. Back row, left to right Rhylee Holland, Hunter Holland, Eric Weidner, Cecilia Apke, Lance Apke and Mason Lidy.
Swine Show award winners at the Effingham County Fair were:
Purebred Gilt
Champion — Lance Apke
Reserve — Rhylee Holland
Breeding Gilt
Champion — Tate Swingler
Reserve — Ryland Mellendorf
Market Gilt
Champion — Mason Lidy
Reserve — Rhylee Holland
Market Barrow
Champion — Jenna Kollmann
Reserve — Mason Lidy
Pair Of Barrows
Champion — Rhylee Holland
Reserve — Jenna Kollmann
Overall Gilt
Champion — Tate Swingler
Reserve — Mason Lidy
Swine Beginner Showmanship
Champion — Ryland Holland
Reserve — Henry Burrow
Swine Junior Showmanship
Champion — Paeson Lotz
Reserve — Evan Weidner
Swine Intermediate Showmanship
Champion — Lance Apke
Reserve — Eric Weidner
Swine Senior Showmanship
Champion — Jenna Kollmann
Reserve — Hunter Holland
Class Winners
Market Gilt
Division 1 — Mason Lidy
Division 2 — Brynnlyn Lotz
Division 3 — Maria Bussman
Division 4 — Rhylee Holland
Gilt
Division 1 — Tate Swingler
Division 2 — Ryland Mellendorf
Market Barrow
Division 1 — Lance Apke
Division 2 — Jenna Kollmann
Division 3 — CJ Apke
Division 4 — Mason Lidy
Division 5 — Kambryn Mellendorf
Division 6 — Ryland Mellendorf
Division 7 — Lane Niemerg
Division 8 — Mason Lidy
