Saline County entrants fared well in the Arkansas State Fair competitions this year. MySaline already told you about three-time winner Frances Harper of Bryant in earlier competitions. Here are several more Saline County residents taking home ribbons for their craft.
YOUTH BAKED FOODS CONTESTS:
- Kallyn Sossamon of Benton won First Place & Best of Show in the Nut Pie category.
- Kallyn Sossamon of Benton won First Place in the Cake/Wild Card category.
- Andrew Mercer of Benton won First Place in the Desserts/Cookies or Bars from a Mix category.
FOOD PRESERVATION CONTESTS:
Adults Age Group
- Brian Shephard of Bryant won First Place and Best of Show in the Wild Card Category of Dried Fruits.
Seniors Age Group
- Baley Freeman of Benton won First Place in the Okra category of Home Canning – Vegetables.
- Lily Webb of Paron won First Place in the Muscadine category of Jellies.
CREATIVE ARTS CONTESTS:
Adults Age Group
- Deborah Stailey of Benton won First Place in the Clothing – Men’s category.
- Karen Mitchell of Benton won First Place in the Household – Apron category.
- Diane K. Bishop of Mabelvale won First Place in the Crochet Clothing – Adult Clothing/Yarn category.
- Diane K. Bishop of Mabelvale won First Place in the Machine Knitting – Infant Items
- Diane K. Bishop of Mabelvale won First Place in the Machine Knitting – Children’s Clothing
- Diane K. Bishop of Mabelvale won First Place in the Machine Knitting – Adult Clothing
- Diane K. Bishop of Mabelvale won First Place in the Machine Knitting – Hats
- Diane K. Bishop of Mabelvale won First Place in the Machine Knitting – Afghan
- Diane K. Bishop of Mabelvale won First Place in the Machine Knitting – Household Items
- Diane K. Bishop of Mabelvale won First Place in the Machine Knitting – Wild Card
- J. Thomason of Benton won First Place and Best of Show in the Crewel or Stamped Embroidery – Wild Card category.
- Deborah Stailey of Benton won First Place in the Quilting – Hand Quilted/Household category.