2025 Geary County Free Fair Open Class Results -- Information provided by Geary County K-State Extension Office. ** Photos courtesy of Renae Riedy - Family and Consumer Sciences Agent.
There were a total of 392 entries. The Open Class division is organized by community volunteers who work under the Geary County Free Fair Board. Fair entries provide an opportunity to showcase talents and interests as well as receive educational feedback from a judge with subject matter expertise.
Special Baking Contest: Sweet Scones 17 entries
Adult
1. Liz Roeser
2. Daniel Anderes
3. Ronna Larson
Youth
1. Kaitlyn Sohnrey
2. Easton Spellman
Decorated Squash Contest: 4 entries
Youth Division 1
1. Luke Harmison
2. Evalynne Simons
Youth Division 2
- Eden Simons
Youth Division 3
- Emmet Simons
FOOD PREPARATION (33 entries)
Adults
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Cookie: Cheri Olson, Jackie Breese
- Yeast Breads: Mary Kay Munson (x2)
- Candy: Jackie Breese
- Snack: Sean Mueller
- Quick Bread: Heather Mueller, Pat Thornberg
Youth (4–10)
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Cookie: Eden Simons
- Snack: Easton Spellman
- Quick Breads: Evalynne Simons, Easton Spellman
FOOD PRESERVATION
Adults
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Dried Foods: Pat Thornberg (x2)
- Sweet Spreads: Rachel Kempker
- Pickle: Marie Amthauer
- Fruits & Vegetables: Rachel Kempker, Sean Mueller
Youth (11–15)
- Fruits and Vegetables: Grace Mueller
FIBER ARTS & TEXTILES (63 entries total: Fiber Arts - 23, Textiles - 40)
Fiber Arts
Adults
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Crocheting: Stephanie Clark, Cindy Lamberty
- Spinning & Weaving: Marie Amthauer (x2)
- Needlework Articles & Linens: Jamie Getting, Kathy Triplett
- Holiday: Shelley Hopper
- Sewing: Amber Faloona (x2)
- Picture/Wall Hanging: Marie Amthauer
Textiles
Adults
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Quilted by 2nd Party: Angela Beavers, Sunflower Quilt Guild
- Machine/Longarm Quilting (>7200 sq in): Phyllis Sanders (x2)
- Twin, Lap, Rag Quilt, Throw (<7200 sq in): Trudy Barker (x2)
- Quilted Article – Table Topper: Jaye Otte, Kathy Triplett
- Quilted Article – Wall Hanging: Linda Henderson, Kathy Hubka
Youth (11–15)
Reserve Champion
- Quilted Article: Joss Depew
VISUAL ARTS & CRAFTS (91 entries)
Adults
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Picture: Jackie Breese, Leah Palm
- Crafts: Montika Allen Atkinson, Shelley Hopper
- Metal Work: Shelley Hopper
- Woodwork: Lois Strauss
Youth (all ages)
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Picture: Joseph Teeter, Leilamae A
- Crafts: Kennedy Woods, Easton Spellman
- Recycled Art: Corabel Hock (x2)
PHOTOGRAPHY (121 entries)
Adults
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Black & White: Cheri Olson, Carey Smith
- Color: Cheri Olson, Mica Stites
Youth (4–10)
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Black & White: Remington Spellman, Easton Spellman
- Color: —
Youth (11–15)
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Color: Savion Yeager, Adrian Williams
FLORICULTURE (37 entries)
Adults
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Fresh Flower or Foliage Arrangement: Jaye Otte, Karen Erichsen
- Single Specimen: Jackie Breese (x2)
- Plant: Cheri Olson, Jenny Erichsen
Youth (4–10)
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Plant: Remington Spellman
- Single Specimen: Easton Spellman
HORTICULTURE (25 entries)
Adults
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Small Vegetable: Karen Erichson, Marcie Proietti
- Fruit or Nut: Marcie Proietti, Ray Kruse
- Mixed Fruit/Vegetable: Gary Penn
Youth (4–10)
Champion / Reserve Champion
- Small Vegetable: Leo Anderes (x2)
AGRICULTURE (1 entry)
Youth
Champion
- Crops: Leo Anderes
Sponsors:
A BIG thank you to Brookdale Senior Living of Junction City for being the Corporate Sponsor for the Geary County Free Fair Open Class exhibits and prizes. Special thanks to contest sponsors Clarks Creek Extension Education Unit, Walla Walla Extension Education Unit, Ace Hardware, and Waters Hardware (all of Junction City). Also thanks to our regional/national contest sponsor: Kansas Wheat Commission.
