Page 230 Lincoln Daily News 2025 Logan County Fair Jul/Aug 2025 The Department F Sheep PeeWee Showmanship and Costume Show brought smiles and cheers to the Logan County Fair as some of the youngest participants took the ring. Designed to introduce children to the world of livestock showing, the event focused on fun, encouragement, and creativity. Winners of the PeeWee Showmanship contest included Henslee Baker in the 2–4 age group, Hank Garey in the 5–6 group, and Sophia Peddicord, who took home fi rst place in the middle PeeWee class. Each child demonstrated their growing confi dence in handling and presenting sheep in front of a crowd and judge. After the competition, all PeeWee participants were treated to free ice cream from the local ice cream parlor, Top Hat—a sweet reward for a job well done. The costume contest stole the show with impressive creativity and humor. Some of the standout sheep costumes included a red-lipsticked Taylor Swift lookalike, a stormy "wether news" sheep, and the all-American themed winners, Colton and Brantley Conrady, who passed out Dr. Pepper to their competitors while proudly displaying their patriotic sheep. The audience played a special role in this year’s costume judging. The judge encouraged the crowd to cheer for their favorites, making the decision process interactive and light-hearted. “It gets harder every year to decide a winner,” she said, smiling as she tallied the applause. Whether showcasing skills or costumes, the PeeWee participants reminded everyone that livestock shows aren’t just about competition—they’re about building community, confi dence, and having fun at the fair. [Sophia Larimore] Dept F PeeWee Sheep Show and Costume Contest
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