Livestock Awards

2026 - Thank you to all of our generous sponsors!

4-H SPIRIT ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AWARD
Given to 4-H member who best demonstrates 4-H spirit of caring for animals. Extension staff to select winner. Presented at 4-H Achievement Day.

KLICKITAT COUNTY LIVESTOCK GROWERS ASSOCIATION AWARD
The Klickitat County Livestock Growers Association will invite following exhibitors to be their guests at their annual banquet: Grand Champion Market Steer, Swine, Goat, Lamb and all Steer of Merit recipients. Awards for Steer of Merit are sponsored by Columbia River Beef.

ALL-AROUND LARGE ANIMAL SHOWMANSHIP AWARDS
Carl and Karen Conroy sponsor the Senior All-Around Showman Award. Craig and Dona Schuster sponsor the Intermediate and Junior All-Around Showman awards.


SMALL ANIMAL MASTER SHOWMAN AWARD
The Myers Family sponsor the Senior, Intermediate and Junior Small Animal Master Showman Award


BEEF DEPARTMENT

BRUCE CAMERON MEMORIAL BUCKLE | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Friends of Bruce Cameron present a buckle to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Steer in memory of longtime cattle producer and fair supporter, Bruce Cameron.

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET STEER | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Hanning Cattle Co. sponsors the buckle presented to the exhibitor of the Reserve Grand Champion Market Steer.

GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION TRAVELING BLANKETS SPONSOR: Klickitat County Fair
Traveling blankets and banners for Champion and Reserve champion market steers.

RATE OF GAIN CONTEST | AWARD SPONSOR: Davenport Cattle Co.
award presented to exhibitor of steer placing first in the rate of gain contest.

SIXTY LIVESTOCK CARCASS AWARD | CASH SPONSOR: Sixty Livestock Karla Nolen will award cash prizes at the Cattleman's Banquet in March following the fair year to the top three carcass steers sold through the market stock sale. First place: $75; Second place: $50; Third place: $25

KLICKITAT COUNTY LIVESTOCK GROWERS MEMORIAL STEER AWARD | STEER SPONSOR: First Security Bank
Applications for award will be handed out to exhibitors during beef pre-show. An application is also available below (scroll to bottom of page). A beef department committee will review applications and choose (and announce) award winner during fair. Recipient will be awarded one steer to be fed and shown at the following year’s fair as well as an engraved plaque.

KLICKITAT COUNTY CATTLEWOMEN HERITAGE HEIFER AWARD | HEIFER SPONSOR: The Klickitat County Cattlewomen are proud to introduce an exciting opportunity for our county beef exhibitors, the Heritage Heifer. Applications will be emailed to all registered beef exhibitors and available on the
Klickitat County Cattlewomen Facebook page. A beef department committee will review applications and choose (and announce) award winner during fair. Recipient will be awarded one heifer to be shown at the following year’s fair. Contact Tammy Kayser or Lauren Schuster 509-845-3046 for more information.

RANCHER'S CHOICE/BREEDER'S PAIR AWARD | TROPHY SPONSOR: Simcoe Insurance & Crossroads Coffee Breeder’s Cup trophy awarded to Champion Breeder’s Pair and Breeder.

FIRST YEAR JUNIOR SHOWMAN BUCKLE | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Fahlenkamp Brothers present the buckle to the highest placing First Year Junior Showman.

EDWARD G. MORRIS MEMORIAL JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP BUCKLE | BUCKLE SPONSOR: The Morris memorial buckle is presented by the Morris Family to the first place Junior Beef Showman

RESERVE JUNIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP BUCKLE | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Akins Performance Horses sponsors the second place Junior Beef Showman

SALLY KAYSER MILLS INTERMEDIATE BEEF SHOWMANSHIP AWARD | HALTER SPONSOR: Neil and Jill Kayser Trophy show halter awarded to the Champion Intermediate beef showman in memory of Sally Kayser Mills. Exhibitor can only win this award once during their time as an intermediate showman. In
case of repeat winner, the next highest placing non halter winner will be awarded the halter.

RESERVE INTERMEDIATE BEEF SHOWMANSHIP BUCKLE| BUCKLE SPONSOR: Riverview Bank sponsors the Reserve Intermediate beef showman buckle.

WEST END CATTLEMEN SENIOR BEEF SHOWMANSHIP BUCKLE |BUCKLE SPONSOR: Ladiges Ranches LLC, Kreps Ranch, and Quarter Moon Ranch Award presented to Champion Senior beef showman.

ELMER HUCKFELDT MEMORIAL BUCKLE | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Klickitat County Livestock Growers Association Award presented to the Reserve Champion Senior beef showman.

GRAND CHAMPION & RESERVE CHAMPION BANNER SPONSORS | Beierle Family
Presented to the Champion and Reserve Champion market animal, Breeding Stock and Showman in each class/division.


SWINE DEPARTMENT

GRAND CHAMPION MARKET HOG | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Out West Pet Grooming proudly sponsor the award presented to the exhibitor of the Grand Champion Market Hog.

RESERVE CHAMPION MARKET HOG | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Allyn's Building Center, Goldendale Award presented to the exhibitor of the Reserve Champion Market Hog.

GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION BLANKETS SPONSOR: Klickitat County Fair Traveling Blankets for Grand Champion and Reserve Champion Market Hogs.

MARKET HOG RATE OF GAIN CONTEST | AWARD SPONSOR: Visual Verve Design & Print sponsors the award to exhibitors of hog placing first in Rate of Gain Contest.

THE BERNICE THIELE MEMORIAL HOG AWARD | HOG, PLAQUE SPONSOR: Bernice Thiele Family an anonymous committee representing the family select a 4- H or FFA member, based in part on exhibitors’ ability and the quality of their exhibit. Selection for the hog sponsorship is made at Klickitat County Fair, from exhibitors with eligible market hogs. Recipients are also given an engraved plaque.

ALEX WHITMORE MEMORIAL SENIOR CHAMPION SHOWMAN | BUCKLE SPONSOR: The Whitmore Family Memorial buckle awarded to Senior Champion Showman.

SENIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN AWARD | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Out West Pet Grooming sponsors the Senior Reserve Champion Showman.

INTERMEDIATE CHAMPION SHOWMAN AWARD | BUCKLE SPONSOR: David & Jessica Byers sponsor the Intermediate Champion Showman.

INTERMEDIATE RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN AWARD | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Goldendale ABATE sponsored the Reserve Champion Showman buckle.

JUNIOR CHAMPION SHOWMAN AWARD | BUCKLE SPONSOR: John and Darlene Witt sponsored the Junior Champion Showman buckle.

JUNIOR RESERVE CHAMPION SHOWMAN AWARD | BUCKLE SPONSOR: John and Miquette Ihrig sponsored the Junior Reserve Champion Showman buckle.

FIRST YEAR JUNIOR SHOWMAN AWARD | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Grooms by Kira present the buckle to the highest placing First Year Junior Showman.

PEEWEE SHOWMAN AWARDS Goodie bags for all Exhibitors.

GRAND & RESERVE CHAMPION BANNERS | Sheridan Family


SHEEP DEPARTMENT

Grand Champion Market Lamb - Buckle Sponsor: 7F Ranch Banner Sponsor: Blessed Ewes Traveling Banner Sponsor: Klickitat County Fair

Reserve Champion Market Lamb - Buckle Sponsor: M&P Ranches Banner Sponsor: Blessed Ewes Traveling Banner Sponsor: Klickitat County Fair

Top Four Placing Market Lambs - Banner Sponsor: Blessed Ewes Halter Sponsor: McCabe Ranch

Market Lamb Class Winners: Award Sponsor: JP Enderby/Spring Creek Ag Machine

Breeding Stock Awards - Banner Sponsor: Blessed Ewes Award Sponsor: GQ Equipment

MARKET LAMB RATE OF GAIN CONTEST | AWARD SPONSOR: The Myers Family sponsors award presented to exhibitor of lamb placing First in the Rate of Gain Contest.

LYNN GARNER MEMORIAL AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT | AWARD SPONSOR: Kirt & Lisa O’Leary
In remembrance of Kirt’s mother, Lynn Garner. Award presented to most diligent, helpful, and determined exhibitor who may not have been recognized in the show ring, but has been noticed by those they helped. If you know someone who fits this description during the Fair, contact your club leader or barn superintendent.

JEAN SCHILLING MEMORIAL LAMB AWARD | LAMB & PLAQUE SPONSOR: 7-F Ranch
Each year an anonymous committee representing 7-F Ranch selects one 4-H or FFA member, based partly on their ability and the quality of their sheep exhibit at the Fair, to receive a lamb to be fed and shown at the following year’s Fair. Recipients are also given an engraved plaque.

OUTSTANDING SHEPHERD AWARD | BUCKLE SPONSOR: Lorena Butte Show Lambs
This is a buckle award recognizes an individual with the Shepherd mindset. The recipient must breed, raise and show their own stock including at least one breeding stock entry in addition to their market lamb(s), have a breeding project record in their record book, and be a good role model in the sheep department.


Sheep Showmanship Awards - Buckles are presented to the Grand and Reserve Champion First Year Junior, Junior, Intermediate, and Senior Showman.

Showmanship Division Awards Sponsors: M&P Ranches, Crossroads Coffee, J&M Realty, Cowgirl Coffee, Simcoe Towing LLC, Lefever-Holbrook Ranch, Brian & Crista Schroder, and Broken Spur Rodeo Association. Banner Sponsor: Blessed Ewes

PeeWee Showmanship Awards - Award Sponsor: In Memory of Dick and Carol Smith Family. Buckle Sponsors: M&P Ranches, GQ Equipment Goodie Bags Sponsor: Shane & Billi Bare


RABBIT DEPARTMENT

SHOWMANSHIP MEDALS SPONSOR: J.P. Enderby and Spring Creek Ag-Machine, Goldendale
Medals awarded to first place showman in each of the Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship classes.



POULTRY DEPARTMENT

SHOWMANSHIP MEDALS SPONSOR: J.P. Enderby and Spring Creek Ag-Machine, Goldendale
Medals awarded to first place showman in each of the Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship classes.



DOG DEPARTMENT

SHOWMANSHIP MEDALS SPONSOR: Margaret Throop, Glenwood
Medals awarded to first place showman in each of the Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Showmanship classes.


GOAT DEPARTMENT AWARD SPONSORS

THE HARGROVE’S

LORENA BUTTE SHOW LAMBS

TREVER AND KELSEY MULRONY

DEANNE MURPHY

MARTHA PARSONS

WILEY FROSTY RABBITS AND FARM

DANIELLE OLSEN

HIGH DESERT CARTRIDGE COMPANY

CARRIE VOSIKA

CROSSROADS COFFEE

CRISTA SCHRODER

SUGAR DREAMS COMPANY

JNJ FARMS

J&A GOATS

SWEET MAMA’S

WHITE SALMON MASONIC LODGE

COTTONWOOD ACRES

HUSH HILL FAINTERS

THREE PEAKS RANCH

ANASTASIA HAMILTON

TREANE PARSONS

DICKEY’S

CINDER BRAE FARM AND FIBER

DEANN DEPAEPE

DYCHE CATTLE RANCH

SWALLOW TAIL DAIRY

CERBERUS DAIRY AND BOER GOATS

DOROTHY CARRILLO

AMY TOBAR

DELEON FARMS MYOTONICS

AUDREY BRUCE




KLICKITAT CO. MEMORIAL STEER APPLICATION

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