Baby contest at Adams County Fair crowns winners in four age groups

MENDON, Ill. — The Adams County Fair Baby Contest was held Saturday, July 30 inside the Prairieland FS tent inside the Family Fun Zone.  More than 65 children participated. Children met judges in four age groups: 0-6 months, 7-11 months, 1 year old and 2 years old.  

The winners in each category are:

0-6 Months

• 2022 Adams County Fair baby boy for ages 0-6 months – Westley Brinkman, a son of Austin and Krissy Brinkman of Payson. 
• 2022 Adams County Fair baby girl for ages 0-6 months – Stella Hunter, a daughter of Jacob and Lindi Hunter of Quincy.  

Other winners include:

• Best Costume – Josie Muegge, daughter of Lynsey Whitaker and Drew Muegge of Quincy
• Prettiest Eyes – Riley Goehl, daughter of Morgan and Tyler Goehl of Quincy
• Cutest Giggle – Khyrie Lewis, son of Emilea Klauser and Detahjz Lewis of Quincy
• Best Hair – Kaylee Ray Yoder, daughter of Reuben and Lydia Yoder
• Best Personality – Brynlee Jo Venvertloh, daughter of Brad and Ashley Venvertloh of Clayton
• Little Diva Award – Riley Dutton, daughter of Katie Dutton and Matt Dutton of Quincy
• Most Likely to Run for President – Bryer Bunch, son of Shawn and Amanda Bunch of Camp Point

7-11 Months

• 2022 Adams County Fair baby boy for ages 7-11 months – Wesson Peters, a son of McKenzie and Dustin Peters of Quincy.
• 2022 Adams County Fair baby girl for ages 7-11 months – Eleanor Peter, a daughter of Andrew Peter and Emily Hasbrouck of Quincy.
• Prettiest Eyes – Hayzen Klauser, daughter of Kevin and Dallas Klauser of Liberty.
• Best Costume – Acen Edwards, son of Chris Edwards and Raelynn Bowles.
• Cutest Giggle – Gianna Capaccioli, daughter of Kyle and Natasha Capaccioli of Quincy.
• Best Hair – Quida Vazquez-Epperson, daughter of Jonathan Vazquez and Haley Epperson of Payson.
• Best Personality – Rena Bush, daughter of Aaron and Holly Bush of Mendon.
• Little Diva Award – JoAnna Roberts, daughter of Zach and Hailey Roberts of Quincy.
• Most Likely to Run for President – Axel Peterson, son of Jordan Peterson and Ashley Porter of Quincy.

One Year Olds

• 2022 Adams County Fair baby boy for age 1 year – Kellis Dyer, a son of Blake and Kayle Dyer of Quincy.
• 2022 Adams County Fair baby girl for age 1 year – Adalyn Bridgeman, a daughter of Jordan and Megan Bridgeman of Fowler.
• Best Costume – Charley Steward, daughter of Aerik and Colleen Steward of Quincy.
• Prettiest Eyes – Kinsley Meiton, daughter of Ronnie Meiton and Makaila Ohnemus of Fowler.
• Cutest Giggle – Tennessee Harper, son of Gavin and Kelsey Harper of Mendon.
• Best Hair – Ozymandias Payton, son of Jodie Stacey and Jorrell Payton of Quincy.
• Best Personality – Kylah Kahs, daughter of Kyle and Kelsy Kahs of Quincy.
• Little Diva Award – Ariella Fletcher, daughter of Cody Fletcher and Kelsey Miller of Mendon.
• Most Likely to Run for President – Faith Sigmund, daughter of Jacob and Emily Sigmund of Ursa

Two Year Olds

• 2022 Adams County Fair baby boy for age 2 year – Brayson Calfee, a son of Dillon and Kassondra Calfee of Loraine.
• 2022 Adams County Fair baby girl for age 2 year – Ava Brinkman, a daughter of Austin and Krissy Brinkman of Payson.
• Best Costume – Nora Fuller, daughter of Jordan and Samantha Fuller of Quincy.
• Prettiest Eyes – Greyson Hunter, son of Jacob and Lindi Hunter of Quincy.
• Cutest Giggle – Chase Kisther, son of Chris and Lacey Kistner of Quincy.
• Best Hair – Riggin Wietholder, son of Monte and Catherine Wietholder of Quincy.
• Best Personality – Bryson Ellison, son of Brett Ellison and Shelby Ellison of Quincy.
• Little Diva Award – Adeline Harris, daughter of Thomas and Kimberli Harris of Quincy.