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2026 Effingham County Fair Winners: See the Complete List
Effingham County Fair
Lexie Thompson, a member of Effingham County 4-H, was named the 2026 Effingham Fair Cattle Showmanship Champion. The Effingham County Young Farmers congratulate her on the achievement!

2026 Effingham County Fair Winners

Livestock

Cattle Show

  • Showmanship Champion: Lexie Thompson
  • Grand Champion Junior Heifer: Chloe Pevey
  • Reserve Champion Junior Heifer: Haley Harbin
  • Grand Champion Steer: Lexie Thompson
  • Reserve Champion Steer: Taylor Scott

Lamb Show

Showmanship Champion: Raegen Zoller

Hog Show

  • Showmanship Champion: Raegen Zoller
  • Grand Champion Market Hog: Lucas Whitten
  • Reserve Champion Market Hog: McClain Baykin

Goat Show

  • Showmanship Champion: Hallie Grace Rahn
  • Grand Champion Doe: Bailey Patrick
  • Reserve Champion Doe: Hailey Patrick
  • Grand Champion Wether: Hallie Grace Rahn
  • Reserve Champion Wether: Oliver White

Rabbit Show

  • Grand Champion Rabbit: Kadence Edwards
  • Reserve Champion Rabbit: Addisyn Kessler

4-H Exhibit Booth Competition

Fourth-Fifth Grade

Special Awards

  • Grand Champion: Kellan Stone
  • Educational Value: Robert Casey
  • Creativity in Theme: Ella Boyett
  • Best Floor Display: Lucas Heil
  • Neatest Overall: Jack Newton
  • Originality of Idea: Grace Smith

First Place
Paul Jacobs, Emery Vandenhouten, Connor Gill, Jatan Patel, Lucas Heil, Jack Newton, Robert Casey, Ella Boyett, Kellan Stone, Grace Smith, Luke Stahoviak, Liliana Meador, Alex Burgess and Arialyn Elliot.

Second Place
Coleman Conner, Blakely Arrington, Madelyn Clift, Astyn Stevenson, Greyson Wilds, Carlee Harrelson, Colton Hodges, Liberty Herrin, Kylee Wallace, Harmony Barker, Marley Klassen, Leilani Beechler, Levi Zittrauer, Nahla Francis and Austin Phillips.

Third Place
Aleksandra Jurado-Ivkovic, Landon Attaway, Mary Fields, Titus Mitchell, Maliyah Johnson, Presslee Howell, Trenton DeVoe, Adeline Jordan, Elijah Wenzel and Peyton Van Es.

Sixth-Eighth Grade

Special Awards

  • Grand Champion: Aspen Terry
  • Educational Value: Abby Diaz
  • Creativity in Theme: Jarrett Lee
  • Best Floor Display: Ariel English
  • Originality of Idea: Jack Elliott
  • Neatest Overall: Davis Carter

First Place
Delainey Shaw, Ariel English, Davis Carter, Aspen Terry, Emma Helmly, Trenton Jones, Mamie Hayes, Abby Diaz, Owen Brant, Hanna Edenfield, Annabella Porter, Jack Elliot, Max Stone and Jarrett Lee.

Second Place
Aralyn Zittaurer, Joli Sharpley, Ava Rumler, Alexis Reagan, Delilah Moye, Khloe Abernathy, Scarlett Odom, Vivien Tabolt, Amelia Mondt, Harmony Herrin, Jonah Lee, Lyndon Francis, Brentley Hamilton and Illia Sytenk.

Third Place
Brianna Coburn, Izzy Smith, Lawson Smith, Nathan Roberts, Natalie Roberts, Elijah Johnson, Travis DeVoe, Synthia Cross and Colter Simpson.

Ninth-12th Grade

Special Awards

  • Grand Champion: Eli Usher
  • Educational Value: Lindsey Jervis
  • Creativity in Theme: Raegen Stille
  • Neatest Overall: Ethan Campbell
  • Originality of Idea: Jena Lee
  • Best Floor Display: Abigail Williamson

First Place
Ethan Campbell, Patrick English, Eli Usher, Ryder English, Jena Lee, Raegan Stille, Abigail Williamson and Lindsey Jervi.

Second Place
Madison Schroeder

Third Place
Dalton Holler and Mackena Edwards.

Float Winners

School

  • First Place: Effingham County FFA
  • Second Place: Effingham County 4-H
  • Third Place: Springfield Elementary School

Nonprofit (Civic)

  • First Place: Bible Lutheran Church
  • Second Place: Probate Court
  • Third Place: Springfield Oaks Church

Professional

  • First Place: The McGraley Co.
  • Second Place: Bank of Newington
  • Third Place: Diesel Power Solutions

Booth Winners

Farm Bureau

First Place: Marlow Farm Bureau

Churches and Religious Groups — Adults

  • First Place: Rincon Baptist Temple
  • Second Place: Jerusalem Lutheran Church
  • Third Place: Rincon Global Methodist
  • Fourth Place: Rothwell Baptist Church
  • Fifth Place: Springfield Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses

Church and Religious Groups — Youth

First Place: Bible Lutheran Youth

Miscellaneous

  • First Place: Down Home Mini Tractor Pullers
  • Second Place: Hope Christian Concepts

Community and County Services

  • First Place: Effingham Historic Society
  • Second Place: Habitat for Humanity
  • Third Place: New Ebenezer Retreat Center
  • Fourth Place: Effingham Assembly #87-IORG
  • Fifth Place: MOMS Club of Effingham, Rincon Community Market, Faith Equestrian,Effingham Cultural Arts Alliance

Community and County Services — Youth

  • First Place: Effingham County 4-H
  • Second Place: GA Hi-Lo Trail/Kids Biking Group

Businesses

  • First Place: TSM Pressure Washing
  • Second Place: Learning Treehouse
  • Third Place: Keller Williams
  • Fourth Place: Georgia-Pacific Corp.
  • Tied for Fifth Place: Top Gun Savannah, Canady State Farm, Carlson & Co. and Ya Ya's Kids Stories

Pageant Winners

  • 0-11 Months: Lilly Grace Bashlor
  • 12-23 Months: Jaylee Faries
  • 3-4 Years: Koast Iris Sikes
  • 5-6 Years: Lida Jane Rodewalt
  • 7-8 Years: Laralee B. Marsh
  • 11-12 Years: Say Mccaa
  • 17 and Older: Katelyn Harris