Sheep showmanship. Seated, from left: Lucy Shoup, 1st place open youth, 5-6; Kasey Gaudette, 2nd place open youth 5-6; Brianna Crawford, 1st place open youth 7-8; Ella Korendyke, 2nd place open youth 7-8. In back, from left: Anna Tyndall, 1st beginner; Ryan Crawford, 2nd beginner; Audra Shoop, 1st intermediate; Racehl Doyle, 2nd intermediate; Stephanie Doyle, 1st jr. and reserve supreme; Jacob Shoop, 2nd jr.; Amy Grace Shoop, 1st place senior supreme; Madison Geers, 2nd place sr.
MCP’s coverage of the 78th Western Michigan Fair is brought to you through the generous support of FloraCraft of Ludington, www.FloraCraft.com and Squires Family Chiropractic, 414 E. U.S. 10, Scottville; 231-757-3356; www.squireschiropractic.com.
The fair will be held Tuesday, Aug. 5 through Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Mason County Fairgrounds on U.S. 10 east of Ludington.
From left: Kasey Gaudette, champion rate of gain; Jacob Shoop, overall reserve champion, market lamb, reserve rate of gain, champion homegrown; Alex Tyndall, overall grand champion, market and overall.