Cashmere FFA excels at Chelan County Fair

CASHMERE — Cashmere FFA members made a strong showing at this year’s Chelan County Fair, earning top awards across multiple livestock categories and nearly grossing $100,000 at the annual livestock auction.

The chapter brought 50 students exhibiting hogs, 14 showing lambs, three beef exhibitors, and two goat exhibitors to the fair. Their efforts resulted in several call-back ribbons, champion rosettes, and high honors in showmanship.

Swine Success

Cashmere’s swine exhibitors had an impressive week, highlighted by Corbin Burger’s Reserve Champion Market Hog. Rylee Snodgrass captured both Grand Champion Swine Showman and Round Robin Showmanship Champion, cementing her place among the fair’s top competitors.

In addition, Cashmere FFA secured four market hog call-backs and seven showmanship call-backs in the swine category.

Sheep Highlights

The sheep barn also brought big wins, with Lucy Ray earning Grand Champion Market Lamb. Cashmere FFA exhibitors collected seven market lamb call-backs and four showmanship call-backs in total.

Steer and Goat Achievements

On the beef side, Callen Pipkin was awarded Grand Champion Market Steer, while Amelia Flick earned Reserve Champion Steer Showmanship.

Among goat exhibitors, Sadie Lindsay received Reserve Champion Yard Goat Showman honors.

Community Support

Cashmere FFA advisor Rusty Finch said the Cashmere FFA and the booster club would like to thank the following sponsors and purchasers of this year’s animals: Marna Frost, Vance & Connie Fletcher, Cashmere Vet Clinic, Pearmont Inc., Randel & Evelyn Arnold, Cawood Orchards, State Farm - Bruce Cheadle, Blue Star Growers, American Legion - Post 64, American Legion Auxiliary - Unit 64, Holladay LLC - Cashmere Mini Storage, Lovin Local Foods - Martin’s Market, Lucy & Jerry Kenoyer, Wenatchee BFS - Rusty’s Drive-In & BJ’s Cashmere Shell, Club Crow - Justin Hoefner, Joe’s Septic Site & Prep, DEK Orchards, Hometown Market - Sandhu Family, Daryl & Lorna Harnden, Cashmere Family Dentistry, Cashmere Rotary Club, Dave Yonaka Orchards, Sunset Auto Repair, Mike West - Leavenworth Real Estate, Jeff & Teresa Kenoyer, Cashmere Valley Bank, Ben & Beverly Ellis, Mike & Kay Phillips, Richard & Julie Ryan, Keith & Kelly Boyd, Crunch Pak, Jake & Melissa Lyons, Dave & Darla Kenoyer, Wok About Grill, Eagle Rock Fruit Stand, Harnden Orchards, A & T Mathison Orchards, Wenatchee Les Schwab, East Wenatchee Les Schwab, Coastal Farm & Ranch, Mountain View Tech, Climatek Heating and Air Conditioning. 

With strong results across swine, sheep, steers, and goats, Cashmere FFA students left the fair with ribbons, rosettes, and memories that reflect both their hard work and the community that stands behind them.