As they say, all good things come to an end, but for most it’s only temporary. Like the Wicomico County Fair that was celebrated this past weekend at the Winterplace Park in Salisbury, MD. If you were one of the lucky folks that was able to attend, then you know just how much there was to see and do at the Annual Fair this year. What an amazing production created, managed and executed by so many planners and volunteers. We went straight to our friend, Zach Evans, and also the 1st Vice President of the Wicomico Farm & Home Show Board for his insight regarding this year’s festivities.
“We felt it was a huge success. With well over 15,000 attendees and probably closer to 20,000 throughout the course of the weekend we were thrilled that so many folks from our community could come out and join us.
The Mason Dixon Deputies Mounted Shooting Competition was a huge hit and had 1,000s of spectators both days. The Livestock Barn was a huge hit as always and continued to be our number 1 draw. We had 1,500 more indoor competitive entries than in years past, in addition we had over 1,200 4-H entries which was a new addition to the fair this year.
The carnival and amusements section was much larger this year and the helicopter rides over the fair grounds were also very popular with attendees. But nothing can top the fireworks show which was well received and was an excellent 30 minute show. We were also honored to have Governor Larry Hogan stop by on Saturday and tour the fair for a few hours. Before leaving he presented me with a Governors Citation recognizing 80 years of tradition addressed to our Board of Directors and Event Organizers which was an awesome experience,”stated Evans.
Below is a list of the many winners from the 2016 Wicomico County Fair. Thank you to everyone who participated in the competitions. To view photos from the 2016 Fair, please be sure to like and follow their Facebook page and remember to share the love #WicomicoFair!
County Fair Competitive Entries & Livestock Winners – Open Classes
Highest Points Junior Exhibitor – Reese Ennis
Second Highest Points Junior Exhibitor – McKenzie Elliott
Highest Points in Large Livestock – Cole Olsen
Highest Points Adult Exhibitor – Alan Gravenor
Highest Points in Fruits & Nuts, Grains & Hay and Vegetables – Vivian Calder
Champion Dairy Cow Showman – Bradley Dorey
Champion Swine Showman – Cole Olsen
Champion Beef Showman – Bradley Dorey
Champion Sheep Showman – Cole Olsen
Champion Meat Goat Showman – Cole Olsen
Champion Dairy Goat Showman – Kacie Ball
4-H Entries & Livestock Winners
Highest Points 4-H Exhibitor – Kacie Ball
Second Highest Points 4-H Exhibitor – Murphy McCarroll
Grand Champions – Murphy McCarroll, Grant Adkins, Brad Dorey, Ashley Wilkerson, Kayla Dallas, Carson Pusey, Madestyn Shellabarger, Hannah Littleton, Matthew Pattison, Jocelyn Amon
Mason Dixon Deputies Mounted Shooting Competition Winners:
SATURDAY:
Ronald Macon – Overall Men’s Champion & Overall Overall Champion
Taylor Fowler – Overall Ladies Champion
David Stallard – Reserve Overall Men’s
Darlene Stallard – Reserve Overall Ladies
Emily Riordan – Wrangler Open Champion
Hailey Renshaw – Wrangler Limited Champion
SUNDAY:
Colton Davis – Overall Men’s Champion & Overall Overall Champion
Taylor Fowler – Overall Ladies Champion
David Stallard – Reserve Overall Men’s
Jessica Flores – Reserve Overall Ladies
Abby Britt – Wrangler Open Champion
Hailey Renshaw – Wrangler Limited Champion
