Local winners’ ribbons on display at Hillsborough County Fair
Photos by Linda Chion Kenney
The Hillsborough County Fair returns Thursday to Friday, Oct. 24-27, at the Hillsborough County Fairgrounds, 215 Sydney Washer Road, Dover.
There, in the Family Living Building, Janet Bone, competitive events director, took a moment during the fair’s opening weekend to discuss the exhibits on display. In her fair position she is responsible for overseeing entries in the arts and crafts, photography, and fine arts competitions.
“I am exasperated because I don’t have these talents,” said Bone, at the fair Sunday, Oct. 20. “I grew up in the livestock zone with all the animals. To see the wealth of craftsmanship these gentleman and ladies have, I’m impressed. I’m just truly, truly impressed.”
June McDonald, of Riverview, had two entries in the quilts class in the arts and crafts needlework division, including her “Song of Life” piece in reds and golds, which earned a Second Place ribbon. Holding McDonald’s “Cathedral Window” quilt are Bone, right, and Myesha Johnson, a board member for the Hillsborough County Fair.
PHOTOS BY LINDA CHION KENNEY
Judy Hoover, of Wimauma, who received three First Place ribbons, one was for this crocheted, infant-sized fisherman outfit.
Apple-basket-themed decorated cake won first place for Judy Hoover, of Wimauma.
First place for Judy Hoover, of Wimauma for these embroidered hand towels.
Judy Hoover, of Wimauma, won Best of Show for this pina colada pineapple upside down cake.
First Place for Ellen Tuner, of Sun City Center, for her twill pattern, all-cotton handwoven kitchen towel.
Second Place for Ellen Tuner, of Sun City Center’s Celtic-designed inkle band;
Best of Show for Kelly Freeman, of Sun City Center, for her teal and orange needlework maze
Best of Show for Morgan Cook, of Wimauma, for her baked “monster” cookies.
