Pictured, Logan County Fair Queen Shyanne McClintick shows off a chocolate cake to the crowd with help from Junior Prince Ike Meister. (EXAMINER PHOTO | SHARYN KOPF)
Because the Logan County Fair simply can’t be sweet enough with all those funnel cakes and elephant ears, the Home Goods Auction spread the love by selling cakes, cookies, fudge, pies and more to dessert-loving supporters. In fact, if you have a favorite sugary treat, they probably had it up for bid Wednesday night, July 12.
Once again, this annual event brought out a crowd of businesses and individuals who were ready to buy. And according to Sharon Kennedy, open class coordinator, the competition continues to grow.
“Last year we had 24 youth items in the sale; this year there were 30,” Kennedy said. “We also had an increase of just over $1,400 in bids this year over last. The youth were especially supported!”
That support — not just for the youth but for the auction as a whole — shows in the numbers. To start, they had about 100 more items up for bid than in 2022. Then, once all was said and done, a total of $10,875 came in, with $4,100 of that going to the younger participants’ entries.
In response, Kennedy said, “I really appreciate the businesses and individuals who support this auction. The youth are finding they can enter an open class project, sell baked good items and make some money.”
The annual Home Goods Auction not only means compensation for the competitors but for the fair organization itself, which gets 35 percent of the money from the adult sales and 25 percent of sales from the youth winners. The enthusiastic support from local businesses and individuals helps inspire more people to participate in the fair.
E&K Auction Service (Eric Price) conducted Wednesday night’s auction.
The event auctions off the ribbon-receiving entries.
Top bids ($200+) were:
Youth —
Karly Holtkamp, Best of Show buckeyes, $300: buyer Tim Steinhelfer Firm
Charlotte Turner, chocolate layer cake, $275: West Ohio Tool
Imogene Meister, decorated cake ages 4-6, $275: West Ohio Tool
Claire Tidwell, buckeyes, $250: West Ohio Tool
Marley Young, Reserve Best of Show cake pop bouquet, $225: Turner Trailer Sales
William Johnson, Best of Show chocolate layer cake, $200: Tim Steinhelfer Firm
Claire Tidwell, Reserve Best of Show peanut butter blossoms, $200: Quest FSU
Hazel Rutan, tie-dye layer cake, $200: Middlefield Banking Company
Adult —
Ann Wildermuth, Reserve Best of Show peach pie streusel (with crumble top), $250: West Ohio Tool
Sharyn Kopf, Best of Show chocolate peanut butter fudge (with candied bacon), $225: JAR Roofing & Siding
Anita Green, pear crostata, $225: Tim Steinhelfer Firm
Anita Green, turtles, $200: Northside Animal Clinic