The San Benito County Fair announced its championship award winners (see the list below) as well as the list of all winners from the various categories available to participants. For the complete list, click here.
2014 San Benito County Fair Championship Award Winners
Feature Booths – Best Themed Commercial Booth – Best Commercial Booth
1st – Hollister Montessori School
2nd – YMCA of San Benito County
3rd – Gavilan College
Floriculture – Awards – Sweepstakes – Div 100-105
1st – Bill Millar, Hollister, CA
2nd – Janet Brians, Hollister, CA
3rd – Jim Strickland, Tres Pinos, CA
Floriculture – Awards – Sweepstakes – Div 106
1st – Jeri Hernandez, Hollister, CA
2nd – Helen McKinney, Tres Pinos, CA
3rd – Susan Echaore-McDavid, Hollister, CA
Floriculture – Awards – Sweepstakes – Div 107
1st – S.J.B. State Park, San Juan Bautis, CA
2nd – Helen McKinney, Tres Pinos, CA
3rd – Susan Echaore-McDavid, Hollister, CA
3rd – Sandy Patterson, Paicines, CA
Floriculture – Awards – Sweepstakes – Div 108
1st – Sylvia A Deluna, Hollister, CA
2nd – Sonja R Deluna, Hollister, CA
3rd – Robert Deluna, Hollister, CA
Floriculture – Awards – Sweepstakes – Div 111-112
1st – Brayden Watkins, Paicines, CA
2nd – Samantha Warren, Paicines, CA
3rd – Mickayla Warren, Paicines, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Fair – Sr Baked Goods
1st – Cheryl Holiday, Tres Pinos, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Special Award
1st – Mimi Adame, Hollister, CA
1st – Ellen Massicotte, Tres Pinos, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Yeast Bread
1st – Chris A Brigantino, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Biscuits/Muffin
1st – Joan Mcconohy, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Cupcakes
1st – Cheryl Holiday, Tres Pinos, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Layer Cakes
1st – Ellen Massicotte, Tres Pinos, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Cheesecakes
1st – Linda Naegle, Paicines, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Cakes Other
1st – Brandice Callahan, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Decorated Cakes
1st – Shellie N Veglia, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Cookies
1st – Mimi Adame, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Natural Baking
1st – Juliette Brians, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Tricks with Mix
1st – Julie A Engelhardt, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Pies & Pastries
1st – Tammy Freitas, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Confections
1st – Carol Rochelle, Hollister, CA
Sr Baked Goods – Home Arts Awards – Best of Show – Family Connect
1st – Terry Eymann, Hollister, CA
Sr Preserved Foods – Awards – BALL FRESH AWARD – FRUIT
1st – Carol Millar, Hollister, CA
2nd – Leslie F Sonne, Hollister, CA
Sr Preserved Foods – Awards – BALL FRESH AWARD – PICKLES
1st – Daniel M Dikes, Hollister, CA
2nd – Leslie F Sonne, Hollister, CA
Sr Preserved Foods – Awards – BALL FRESH AWARD – SOFT SPREAD
1st – Ramona Asuncion, Hollister, CA
2nd – Carol Millar, Hollister, CA
Sr Preserved Foods – Awards – Chairmen Choice Awards
1st – Peter A Sonne, Hollister, CA
2nd – Daniel M Dikes, Hollister, CA
3rd – Norma R Benson, Hollister, CA
Sr Preserved Foods – Awards – Best Of Show Sr Preserved
1st – Leslie F Sonne, Hollister, CA
Sr Preserved Foods – Awards – Aromas Eagles – Alizar Snyder
1st – Regina W Wittry, Hollister, CA
Jr Preserved Foods – Awards – Chair's Choice Award Div 150
1st – Abi Martin, Hollister, CA
Jr Preserved Foods – Awards – Chair's Choice Award Div 151
1st – Jenna A Wisler, Hollister, CA
Jr Preserved Foods – Awards – Chair's Choice Award Div 152
1st – Kristiana Stricker, Hollister, CA
Jr Preserved Foods – Awards – BALL FRESH AWARD – SPREADS
1st – Abi Martin, Hollister, CA
Jr Preserved Foods – Awards – Best of Show Jr. Preserved
1st – Kristiana Stricker, Hollister, CA
Sr Homemade Beer & Wine – Awards – Best of Show Beer & Wine
1st – Ian Hudson, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Best of Fair Apparel
1st – Emily Whiteley, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Best of Fair Needlework Award
1st – Glen Koehl, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Best of Fair Home Furnishings
1st – Susan E Maguire, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Best of Show – Quilt
1st – Julee A Maggiora, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Best of Fair Handwork Quilt
1st – Jo Ann Sherrin, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Best of Fair Applique Quilt
1st – Jo Ann Sherrin, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Best of Fair Orig Design Quilt
1st – Jamie Frusetta, Tres Pinos, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Best of Fair Use of Color
1st – Wendy Bergman, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Dorothy Harlan Quilt Award
1st – Julie Young, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – Judge's Choice Award
1st – Jamie Frusetta, Tres Pinos, CA
1st – Beth Olschowka, Hollister, CA
1st – Jo Ann Sherrin, Hollister, CA
1st – Harleen Kaur, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – People's Choice Quilt Award
1st – Jo Ann Sherrin, Hollister, CA
Sr Clothing & Textiles – Awards – People's Choice Apparel Award
1st – Beth Olschowka, Hollister, CA
Jr Clothing & Textiles – Award – Best of Show – Sewing
1st – Mary Alice Fornari, Hollister, CA
Jr Clothing & Textiles – Award – Best of Show – Quilts
1st – Taylor Villalpando, Hollister, CA
Jr Clothing & Textiles – Award – People's Choice Junior Award
1st – Taylor Villalpando, Hollister, CA
Sr Crafts – Awards – Chair's Choice Awd Div 100-107
1st – Raymond P Riordan, Hollister, CA
2nd – Keith G Bonner, Hollister, CA
3rd – Christine Preston, Hollister, CA
Sr Crafts – Awards – Best of Show Sr Crafts
1st – Raymond P Riordan, Hollister, CA
Sr Crafts – Awards – 3 Best of Show Professional
1st – Nancy Lausten, Tres Pinos, CA
2nd – Jake Knutson, Hollister, CA
3rd – Nancy Lausten, Tres Pinos, CA
Jr Open Crafts – Awards – Best of Show Overall
1st – Andrade Sacred Heart, Hollister, CA
Jr Open Crafts – Awards – Best of Show 0 – 5 Years
1st – Caitlin M Zanger, Hollister, CA
Jr Open Crafts – Awards – Best of Show 6 – 9 Years
1st – Elizabeth Nino, Tres Pinos, CA
Jr Open Crafts – Awards – Best of Show 10 – 13 Years
1st – Nicole Gidding, Hollister, CA
Jr Open Crafts – Awards – Judge's Choice Award
1st – Joshua Matthews, Hollister, CA
Sr/Jr Fine Arts – Awards – People's Choice Div 100-108
1st – Carlos R Munoz, Hollister, CA
Sr/Jr Fine Arts – Awards – Best of Show Scenery/Plein Air
1st – Lillian Casillas, Hollister, CA
Sr/Jr Fine Arts – Awards – Best of Show Floral
1st – Francene Markle, Hollister, CA
Sr/Jr Fine Arts – Awards – Best of Show CA Parks 150th
1st – Sylvia Nichols, Hollister, CA
Sr/Jr Photography – Awards – People's Choice Award
1st – Kaylee Jeske, Hollister, CA
Sr/Jr Photography – Awards – Best of Show
1st – Jae Eade, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – 4-H High Point and Reserve
1st – Sara Dike, Hollister, CA
2nd – Bonnie Mansmith, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Clothing
1st – Kyleigh C McMullen, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Dress Your Buddy
1st – Kyleigh C McMullen, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Collections
1st – Tyler Abercrombie, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Creative Arts
1st – Tyler Kashiwagi, Hollister, CA
1st – Sara Dike, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Educ. Posters
1st – Kristiana Stricker, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Food & Nutrition
1st – Logan E Way, Aromas, CA
1st – Jacqueline G Jurevich, Hollister, CA
1st – Lauren Sabbatini, Hollister, CA
1st – Jessica Bless, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best Use of Apricots-Baked
1st – Lauren Sabbatini, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best Use of Chocolate-Baked
1st – Taryn Wright, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Food Preservation
1st – Clay R Hubbell, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Home Arts
1st – Kyleigh C McMullen, Hollister, CA
1st – Lara Taylor, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Photography
1st – Hailey Cross, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best Produce
1st – Michael M Thomas, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best Monstrosity
1st – Michael M Thomas, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Scrapbooking
1st – Fairview 4-H, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Table Settings
1st – Sydney J Kunz, Hollister, CA
4-H Still Exhibits – Awards – Best of Show Misc Projects
1st – Joseph Andre De Santos, Lockwood, CA
1st – Dalton Shepherd, Paicines, CA
Ranch Rodeo – Awards – All Around High Point
1st – Alison Grantham, Creston, CA
Ranch Rodeo – Awards – Women's All Around High Point
1st – Alison Grantham, Creston, CA
4-H/FFA Horse Show – Awards – 4-H 9-12 High Point
1st – Christina J Nelson, Prunedale, CA
2nd – Makiley Loveless, Paicines, CA
2nd – Kailey A Borland, Paicines, CA
4-H/FFA Horse Show – Awards – 4-H 13-17 High Point
1st – Marissa J Smith, San Jose, CA
2nd – Christina Bless, Hollister, CA
4-H/FFA Horse Show – Awards – FFA High Point
1st – Katie White, Hollister, CA
2nd – Shaelynn Kutz, Hollister, CA
4-H/FFA Horse Show – Awards – Champion Gymkhana
1st – Katie White, Hollister, CA
2nd – Shaelynn Kutz, Hollister, CA
Jr/Sr Open Horse Show – Awards – High Point – 10 under
1st – Kaylee Heron, Gilroy, CA
2nd – Vincent Nino, Tres Pinos, CA
Jr/Sr Open Horse Show – Awards – High Point – 13 under
1st – Jordan Laib, Hollister, CA
2nd – Hannah C Bluhm, Hollister, CA
Jr/Sr Open Horse Show – Awards – High Point – 18 & over
1st – Heather Simpson-Bluhm, Hollister, CA
Jr/Sr Open Horse Show – Awards – High Point – San Benito County
1st – Jordan Laib, Hollister, CA
2nd – Heather Simpson-Bluhm, Hollister, CA
Jr/Sr Open Horse Show – Awards – Halter Championship
1st – Logan Guerini, Watsonville, CA
2nd – Kim DuPont, San Juan Bautis, CA
Junior Rodeo – Awards – Girls High Point 8 & under
1st – Juliann Donati, Hollister, CA
2nd – Brett Pura, Hollister, CA
Junior Rodeo – Awards – Boys High Point 8 & under
1st – Brandon Low, Tres Pinos, CA
2nd – Colton T Borland, Paicines, CA
Junior Rodeo – Awards – Girls High Point 9 to 12 yrs
1st – Lilla Bell, Hollister, CA
2nd – Casey Mathis, Hollister, CA
Junior Rodeo – Awards – Boys High Point 9 to 12 yrs
1st – Jake Bourdet, Hollister, CA
2nd – Tucker Bourdet, Tres Pinos, CA
Junior Rodeo – Awards – Girls High Point 13 to 17 yrs
1st – Sally Larson, Hollister, CA
2nd – Blair Brown, Tres Pinos, CA
Junior Rodeo – Awards – Boys High Point 13 to 17 yrs
1st – Will Centoni, Hollister, CA
2nd – Dawson Bell, Hollister, CA
Jr Poultry – Awards – Best Large Fowl
2nd – Cole R Benson, Hollister, CA
Jr Poultry – Awards – Best Junior Bantam
1st – Jordan Randolph, Aptos, CA
Jr Poultry – Awards – Best of Show Egg
1st – Erin Taylor, Hollister, CA
Jr Poultry – American – Best Female in Breed
1st – Logan Erickson, Hollister, CA
Jr Poultry – Modern Game – Best Female in Breed
1st – Lauren E Lange, Hollister, CA
Jr Poultry – Old English Game – Best Female in Breed
1st – Laura Hodges, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – Awards – Best Heavyweight of Show
1st – Taylor Allen, Aromas, CA
Jr Rabbits – Awards – Best Lightweight of Show
1st – Mary Alice Fornari, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – New Zealand, A.V. – Best of Breed
1st – Bella Donati, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – A.O.S. Heavyweight – Best of Breed
1st – Taylor Allen, Aromas, CA
Jr Rabbits – A.O.S. Heavyweight – Best Opposite Sex of Breed
1st – Taylor Allen, Aromas, CA
Jr Rabbits – Holland Lop, A.V. – Best of Breed
1st – Mary Alice Fornari, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – Mini Lop, A.V. – Best of Breed
1st – Carson Robinson, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – Mini Lop, A.V. – Best Opposite Sex of Breed
1st – Kailey A Borland, Paicines, CA
Jr Rabbits – Netherland Dwarf, A.V. – Best of Breed
1st – Elena Nino, Tres Pinos, CA
Jr Rabbits – Mini Rex, A.V. – Best of Breed
1st – Maddi M Borland, Paicines, CA
Jr Rabbits – Mini Rex, A.V. – Best Opposite Sex of Breed
1st – Clayton Acquistapace, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – A.O.S. Lightweight – Best of Breed
1st – Kaden Rodriguez, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – Dutch, A.V. – Best of Breed
1st – Blake Abercrombie, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – Dutch, A.V. – Best Opposite Sex of Breed
1st – Laci Lemos, Hollister, CA
Jr Rabbits – Fuzzy Lop, A.V. – Best of Breed
1st – Abby Bianchi, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Goats – Awards – FFA Champion Market Goat
1st – Shaelynn Kutz, Hollister, CA
2nd – Kenny Bisceglia, Tres Pinos, CA
Jr Market Goats – Awards – Grand Champion Market Goat
1st – Shaelynn Kutz, Hollister, CA
2nd – Jack Gillio, Gilroy, CA
Jr Market Goats – Awards – Supreme Champion Breeding
1st – Madison Andrade, San Juan Bautis, CA
2nd – Bailee Nelson, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Goats – Awards – Showcase Champion Goat
1st – Jack Gillio, Gilroy, CA
2nd – Kenny Bisceglia, Tres Pinos, CA
Jr Market Goats – Awards – Showcase Champion Goat Breeder
80th – Bush Show Goats, ,
Jr Dairy Goats – Awards – Champion Alpine
1st – McKenna H Tschumperlin, Hollister, CA
Jr Dairy Goats – Awards – Champion La Mancha
1st – Lilly Vivian, Aromas, CA
Jr Dairy Goats – Awards – Champion All Other Purebreds
1st – McKenna H Tschumperlin, Hollister, CA
Jr Dairy Goats – Awards – Champion Grade
1st – McKenna H Tschumperlin, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Sheep – Awards – 4-H Champion Market Lamb
1st – Clay R Hubbell, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Sheep – Awards – FFA Champion Market Lamb
1st – Maisie Thomas, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Sheep – Awards – Grand Champion Market Lamb
1st – Maisie Thomas, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Sheep – Awards – Showcase Champion Sheep
1st – Clay R Hubbell, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Sheep – Awards – Showcase Champion SheepBreeder
1st – Kendall Delano, Hollister, CA
Jr Swine – Awards – 4-H Champion Market Hog
1st – Molly Roche, Gonzales, CA
Jr Swine – Awards – 4-H Champion Barrow
1st – Molly Roche, Gonzales, CA
Jr Swine – Awards – 4-H Champion Gilt
1st – Robert Guillen, Soledad, CA
Jr Swine – Awards – FFA Champion Market Hog
1st – John Bianchi, Hollister, CA
Jr Swine – Awards – FFA Champion Barrow
1st – Cache Lompa, Hollister, CA
Jr Swine – Awards – FFA Champion Gilt
1st – John Bianchi, Hollister, CA
Jr Swine – Awards – Grand Champion Market Hog
1st – John Bianchi, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Beef – Awards – 4-H Champion Market Steer
1st – Taryn Wright, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Beef – Awards – FFA Champion Market Steer
1st – Emily Brewen, King City, CA
Jr Market Beef – Awards – Grand Champion Market Steer
1st – Emily Brewen, King City, CA
Jr Market Beef – Awards – Showcase Champion Steer
1st – Isabella Pulido, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Beef – Awards – Showcase Champion SteerBreeder
1st – Pulido Farms, Hollister, CA
Jr Market Beef – Awards – Showcase Champion Heifer
1st – Madison Andrade, San Juan Bautis, CA
Jr Market Beef – Awards – Showcase ChampionHeiferBreeder
1st – Dustin Bush, ,
Jr Market Beef – Awards – Supreme Champion Breeding
1st – Madison Andrade, San Juan Bautis, CA
Lamb Lead – Lamb Lead – Grand & Reserve Champion
1st – Kyleigh C McMullen, Hollister, CA
2nd – Audrey Liddle, San Juan Bautis, CA