“Lots of new in perfect combination with tried and true proved to produce another successful week.”

That’s how Cattaraugus County Agricultural Society President John Charlesworth described this year’s 180th annual Cattaraugus County Fair.

“We had lot of new experiences this week. Many new 4H and open class exhibitors,” Charlesworth said. “A record number of new vendors with a wide variety of products, as well as a couple of new grounds entertainers. We’re always happy to welcome back entertainers, vendors, exhibitors and especially the fair patrons who make it all worthwhile. We’re still crunching the numbers but it looks like our hard work was worth it. We couldn’t have asked for better weather. None of the heat and humidity of previous week. All was good.”

Grandstand shows proved popular again this year, with Monday night’s demolition derby, both monster truck shows and Saturday night’s big rig truck pull well attended. All other shows, including country music concerts featuring rising star Chase Matthew on Wednesday and Jake Owen on Thursday, were well attended.

Livestock, dairy and horse department superintendents report entries remain on par with previous years. Entrants come from all over Cattaraugus County, as well as neighboring counties in Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania. Many fairs limit entries to county residents only. The Cattaraugus County Fair has welcomed those from out of the area for years. 4H and domestic departments were well represented showcasing the talents folks have worked on since the last fair.

Improvements are made to buildings and grounds every year. Since last fair, more blacktopping has been added, the free grandstand parking lot has been expanded with more parking for handicapped, and guardrail was removed to provide more space for vendors and grassy areas for patrons. “We put a lot of thought into placing vendors.” Charlesworth said. “We want folks to be able to see everything we have to offer. We want the vendors to do well. We are happy to be able to consistently provide the best in agricultural achievements, prime music and motorsports entertainment and a broad array of family fun…..and we look forward to doing it all again next year.”

Next year’s Cattaraugus County Fair is tentatively set for July 28 through August 3, 2024.

Judging results from the fair include:

ANTIQUE TRACTORS

BEST IN SHOW

WINNERS

Overall — Adam Dowd (Limestone), 1948 Farmall Cub

Allis-Chalmers — Luke Schrantz (Gerry), 1967 Allis-Chalmers D-17, Series IV

International — Bruce Winship (Salamanca), 1946 Farmall H

Other Model — Ted Nichols Sr. (Salamanca).

GOAT SHOW

Alpine

Senior Kid — Austin Durow (Randolph), first place

Best Bred by Exhibitor — Ava West (South Dayton), third place

Market Goat — Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), first place

Lamancha

Intermediate Kid — Kaleb Durow (Randolph), first place

OPEN CLASS POULTRY

Ducks

Female Young — Stoll Family Farm (Cattaraugus), first place

Male Young — Stoll Family Farm (Cattaraugus), first place

Chickens

Show Chicken – Young Pullet — Colt Conklin (Conewango Valley), first place; Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), second place

Show Chicken – Old Hen — Gracin Conklin (Conewango Valley), first place; Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), second place.

Show Chicken – Old Cock — Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), first place.

Eggs

Large — Stoll Family Farm (Cattaraugus), first place; Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), second place

Medium — Stoll Family Farm (Cattaraugus), first place; Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), second place

Extra Large Eggs — Stoll Family Farm (Cattaraugus), first place; Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), second place

Jumbo — Stoll Family Farm (Cattaraugus), first place

Peacocks

Stoll Family Farm (Cattaraugus), first and second place.

OPEN SHEEP SHOW

Cheviot

Ram Lamb — Emily Chapman (Randolph), first, second and third place

Senior Ewe Lamb –Emily Chapman (Randolph), first place

Suffolk

Ram, 1 year — Luke Schrantz (Gerry), first place

Junior Ram Lamb, Breeders Flock, Ewe, 1 year; Senior Ewe Lamb, Junior Ewe Lamb — all won by Brittany Begier of Jamestown

Other Breeds

Market Lamb — Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), first place

Commercial

Flock, Pair of Market Lambs — Both won by Luke Schrantz (Gerry)

Ewe, 1 year — Brittany Begier (Jamestown), first place

Junior Ewe Lamb — Quinn Pence (Randolph), second place

Market Lamb — Emily Chapman (Randolph), first place; Wyatt Weaver (Randolph), second place; Gabriella Chapman (Randolph), third place.

Southdown

Ram, 1 year; Breeders Flock; Ewe, 1 year; Senior Ewe Lamb; Junior Ewe Lamb — all categories won by Brittany Begier (Jamestown)

Wool breeds

Junior Ram Lamb; Breeders Flock; Ewe, 1 year — all categories won by Brittany Begier (Jamestown)

Texel

Junior Ram Lamb — Katrina Schrantz (Gerry), first place; Luke Schrantz (Gerry), second place.

Breeders Flock — Luke Schratz (Gerry), first place; Katrina Schrantz (Gerry), second place.

Ewe, 2 years & over — Katrina Schrantz (Gerry), first and second place

Ewe, 1 year — Luke Schrantz (Gerry), first place.

Junior Ewe Lamb — Luke Schrantz (Gerry), first place.

Medium Wool — all placings won by Emily Chapman (Randolph)

GRAND CHAMPION RAM — Brittany Begier (Jamestown)

GRAND CHAMPION EWE — Quinn Pence (Randolph)

OPEN CLASS RABBIT SHOW

Other Breeds Senior Buck — Eliza Schrantz (Gerry), first place.

Other Breeds Junior Buck — Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg), third place

Pet Junior Buck — Eliza Schrantz (Gerry), first place.

OPEN CLASS SWINE SHOW 2023

Other Registered Breeds Market Hog — Addison Beaver (Randolph), first place.

SPECIAL AWARDS

Best Plate of Tubers — Brian Schrantz (Gerry)

Best Market Package — Brian Schrantz (Gerry)

Best Decorative Adult Painting — Carolyn Ruper (Randolph)

Best of Show Professional Art — Carolyn Ruper (Randolph)

Best of Show Adult Art — Carolyn Ruper (Randolph)

Best Rose in a Vase — Melissa Schrantz (Gerry)

Best Black & White Photo — Katrina Schrantz (Gerry)

Best Intermediate Nature Collection — Kayden McClure (Cherry Creek)

2nd Best Jellies, Jams, Marmalades — Crystal Duffy (Frewsburg)

Best Junior No-Bake Cookies — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Muffins — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Tasting Junior Cookie — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best in Jellies, Jams, Marmalades — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Garment — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Most Interesting Junior Craft — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

2nd Best Junior Craft — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Craft — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Teddy Bear Collection — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Collection of Snowmen — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Hunior Collection of Postcards — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Collection of Beanie Babies — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Drawing — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best of Show Junior Photography — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Photography Snapshow Black & White — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Photography Snapshot Color — Leah Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Entry in Biscuit or Roll — Nancy Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Adult Garment — Nancy Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Sewn Doll Clothes — Nancy Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Pillow Cases — Nancy Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Antique Metal Item — Nancy Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Hand-Embroidered Pillowcases — Nancy Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Adult Collection of Thimbles — Nancy Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Adult Holiday Collection — Nancy Olejniczak (Randolph)

Best Junior Accessory — Rosemary Isaacson (Jamestown)

Best Junior Cake — Connor Isaacson (Jamestown)

Best Picture of a Family Dog — Connor Isaacson (Jamestown)

Best Overall Ceramics — Jeanne Matteson (South Dayton)

Second Best Overall Ceramics — Jeanne Matteson (South Dayton)

Best Antique Glass Collection — Jeanne Matteson (South Dayton)

Best Maple Syrup — Kelly Liskow (Randolph)

Best Relish — Kelly Liskow (Randolph)

Second Best Hand-Knitted Garment — Kelly Liskow (Randolph)

Best Hand-Knitted Adult Garment –Kelly Liskow (Randolph)

Best Drawing — Annalisa Krug (Jamestown)

Best Painting — Annalisa Krug (Jamestown)

Best of Show Intermediate Art — Annalisa Krug (Jamestown)

Best Junior Color — Oliver Tupper (Randolph)

Best Canned Pickles — Emma Boutelle (Kennedy)

Best Herb Garden — Emma Boutelle (Kennedy)

Best Painting — Ruth Benson (Jamestown)

Best Drawing — Ruth Benson (Jamestown)

4-H STATE FAIR

SELECTIONS FROM YOUTH BUILDING

Carter Boutelle (Kennedy) – Electrical Science

Emily Chapman (Randolph) – Jam/Jelly; Wearable Art

Gabriella Chapman (Randolph ) – Dehydrated vegetables

Khloe Duffy (Frewsburg) – Pie; Relish/Hot Sauce; Jam/Jelly; Craft; Towels

Ryland Lemke (South Dayton) – Clothing accessory

Natalie Oakes (Conewango Valley ) – Drawing/ Mosaic

Leah Olejniczak (Randolph) – Pencil drawing; Pastel drawing; Jewelry; Pressed flowers; Cards; Quilled earrings; Clothing; Quilted Tote; Edited Photo; Houseplant.

Miranda Ritter (Conewango Valley) – Clothing

Adeline Wright (Randolph) – Pet Treats; Floral Design; STEM board; Photography