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Results from the 2026 Taylor County Fair by department

Results from the 2026 Taylor County Fair by department
The judge talks to competitors during the dairy senior showmanship competition held during the fair. Hailey Yunek of Medford FFA (far left) took top honors. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
Results from the 2026 Taylor County Fair by department
The judge talks to competitors during the dairy senior showmanship competition held during the fair. Hailey Yunek of Medford FFA (far left) took top honors. BRIAN WILSON/THE STAR NEWS
01 D AIRY DAIRY SHOWMANSHIP 01: JUNIOR - GRADES 3-5 Kayle Brandt Little Whispers Blue 2 Shelby Fleming Red 1 Shawn Brandt Little Whispers Red 1 Hanna Blasel Little Whispers Red 2 02: INTERMEDIAT...
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