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Union County West End Fair Association

Laurelton, Pennsylvania

August 2 – August 9, 2025

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Special Recognitions

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In addition to regular premiums and ribbons, sponsored Ribbons are awarded to recognize specific exhibits selected by the sponsor and/or fair association. These awards are designated in honor or memory of a loved one, to recognize excellence, and/or to promote education and agriculture.

Best Owned Union County Steer

Sponsored by Imgrund Family Farm 

Award: Plaque + $50.00
4H/FFA members must have purchased or bred the calf in Union County.

D. Samuel Confer S.T.E.M. Award

D. Samuel ConferSponsored by the Franck Family

Award: Rosette and $100.00 Cash

The D. Samuel Confer S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Award will be given to the 4-H Exhibitor with the best exhibit entered in one of the S.T.E.M. classes.

Grandma Edna Boop Quilt Award

Grandma Edna BoopSponsored by Idella Zimmerman

The Grandma Edna Boop Quilt Award will be selected based on uniqueness, workmanship and overall appearance. Grandma Boop was the wife of a dairy farmer, an avid quilter and a hard worker. 

NEW! Seedway Hay & Grain Certificates

Jeremiah Zimmerman, Seedway RepSponsored by Seedway

Award: Two (2) $50 Gift Certificates

A Seedway Gift Certificate will be presented to two (2) Exhibitors in the Hay and Grain Department. Certificates must be submitted for purchases through Mifflinburg Seedway Representative Jeremiah Zimmerman.

NEW! GIANT Food Stores Produce Excellence Award

Giant Food StoresSponsored by GIANT Food Stores and Mike Hackenberg

Award: Two (2) $25.00 Gift Card

This award will be presented to 2 Produce Exhibitors.

Committee’s Choice Award — Outstanding Educational Display for Youth

John Stamm, Jr.

Sponsored by Wanda Stamm

Award: Rosette

This award is in memory of John Stamm, Jr., who firmly believed that the written/printed word was our lifeline to the past as well as the future. Open to children ages 6-12, a joint family project is encouraged and the project must include research and documentation describing the process or information learned.

John Stamm, Jr. Memorial Award, Sugar Free Pie

Sponsored by Wanda Stamm

Award: Rosette

A neatly handwritten or typed recipe for the pie and pie crust must be submitted on 8 1/2 by 11 sheet of paper and must identify the sweetener used in the recipe.

George L. Chick Best Breeding Sheep Award

George L Chick

Sponsored by The Chick Family

Award: Banner

4-H/FFA members and Open Class Exhibitors are eligible for the George L. Chick Award, given to the Best Breeding Sheep or Best Herd of Breeding Sheep in the barn.

Priscilla S. Chick Best of Show Needlecraft Award

Priscilla S. Chick

Sponsored by The Chick Family

Award: Rosette

4-H/FFA members and Open Class Exhibitors are eligible for the Priscilla S. Chick Needlecraft Award, given to the Best of Show in 4H/FFA and Open Class, including Youth under 19.

Regis Snook Memorial Award for Best of Show, Yeast Breads

Regis Snook

Sponsored by Lisa Williams

Award: Rosette

Regis Snook was a long time exhibitor at the Union County West End Fair. She enjoyed coming to the fair and was well known for her Yeast Breads. This award recognizes the Best of Show in the Yeast Bread category.

Union County West End Fair Most Unique Exhibit

Sponsored by Idella Zimmerman

Award: Rosette

The Most Unique Exhibit award will be selected based on the Uniqueness of the Exhibit with consideration of time commitment, workmanship, overall appearance and usefulness.

Daniel E Spangler Memorial Award

Sponsored by The Spangler Family

Dairy Cattle Exhibit bred and owned by a Junior exhibitor. Dam of animal exhibited must be owned by the exhibitor at the time of breeding.

UPDATED: Jul 12, 2021 @ 3:42 pm

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    • Dept 2 – Dairy Cattle
    • Dept 3 – Beef Cattle
    • Dept 4 – Sheep
    • Dept 6 – Goats
    • Dept 9 – Rabbits
  • Dept 11 – Youth Under 19
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  • Dept 13 – Vegetables and Herbs
  • Dept 14 – Fruits and Nuts
  • Dept 15 – Home Produced Products
    • Baking Contests
    • PA Preferred Products
  • Dept 17 – Floral Exhibits
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