The Bandera County Fair Association has announced the winners of its 2026 competitions, recognizing achievements in livestock shows, horsemanship, rodeo, pageants, quilting, home economics, fine arts and agricultural mechanics.
The results follow the fair's return to Mansfield Park after more than 30 years.
The three-day event drew what fair officials described as record attendance and brought together contestants, exhibitors and families for a celebration of local talent, agricultural heritage and community traditions.
The fair opened Thursday with the return of the Little Mr. pageant and carnival activities, followed by two nights of rodeo competitions, live music and other family activities. Organizers credited local businesses, sponsors and volunteers with helping make the event possible.
Here are the results released by the association:
Prospect Show and 4-H Horse Show
Prospect Show Grand Champion Market Goat: Abby Grohn of Utopia.
Grand Champion Market Lamb: Davis Peterson of Medina.
Rebecca Flauc organized the Prospect Show.
4-H Horse Show Junior High Point: Kimber Blue.
Senior High Point: Raven (Rucker) Dolce.
The association thanked organizer Carey Reed and judge Brianna Bongard. 3B’s Rodeo and mutton busting 3B’s Rodeo champions
Steer Riding: Beaux Konvicka.
Breakaway Roping: Robin Montague.
Open Barrel Race: Dawn Shiller Sizemore.
Open Bull Riding: Winston Lopez.
The association thanked Riding on Faith for hosting the rodeo and HYO Silver for providing the buckles.
Mutton busting Friday, first round: Jaxten Gonzales.
Friday, second round: Liam Lopez.
Saturday, first round: Kelton Weaver.
Saturday, second round: Jaxten Gonzales.
Overall winner: Jaxten Gonzales.
2026 Bandera County pageants Miss Bandera County Queen: Vianet Benavidez. First runner-up: Kloe Crowther.
Miss Teen Bandera County Queen: Alana Matakaya. First runner-up: Isabella Collins.
Miss Jr. Bandera County Queen: Saylor Grace Schmidt.
First runner-up: Kazleigh Stubblefield.
Little Miss Bandera County Fair Queen: Fairy McKay. First runner-up: Leilani Kennon.
Special awards Miss Congeniality: Vianet Benavidez.
Miss Photogenic: Kloe Crowther.
Talent: Vianet Benavidez. People's Choice: Saylor Grace Schmidt.
Spirit: Saylor Grace Schmidt. Little Mr. Bandera County Winner: Jake Bentz. First runner-up: Beaux Konvicka.
Second runner-up: Jamesson Quarells.
The association thanked Pageant Director Jennifer D'Spain, Josie Evans of HYO Silver, judges Greg Hicks, Troy Adamietz, Casey Hauer, Lisa Coleman, Carla Messer and Ashley Radigan, and all pageant contestants.
Quilt competition
Special recognition Certificate of Achievement: Makena Popovic, “Maid Marion.” People's Choice: Bet h Rad a b a u g h , “Remembrance.”
Hand quilted First: Elizabeth Radabaugh, “Smokey River Quilt.”
Second: Maureen Halford, “Embroidery Old School House.”
Domestic machine quilted First: Elizabeth Radabaugh, “Remembrance.”
Second: Ellen Mast, “Spring Royalty.” Third: Sharon Robbins, “12 Days of Christmas.”
Longarm quilted First: Anna Macnak, “One World.”
Second: Lois Tymrak, “Beauty of the Beach.”
Third: Michelle Barnet, “Snowmen.”
Keller Williams sponsored the quilt show. The association thanked participating quilters for sharing their work and preserving the tradition.
Home economics competition
Adult division Fruit pies: First, Sarah D'Urso; second, Ellen Mast; third, Mariana Husk. Nonfruit pies: First, Terry Patrick; second, David Boylan.
Sheet cakes: First, Brenda Torpey; second, Lois Tymrak; third, Margaret Bernhard.
Layer cakes: First, Lois Tymrak; second, Terry Patrick.
Canned jams: First, Connie Horesjsi; second, Kristen Lico; third, Connie Horesjsi.
Canned jellies: First, Michelle Barnet; second, Kristen Lico; third, Leannie Beauxbeannes.
Senior division Fruit pies: First, Shylin Flynn; second, Elizabeth Garcia-Medina.
Nonfruit pies: Joseph Gonzales.
Layer cakes: First, Susan Cammack.
Junior division Fruit pies: First, Maisy Popovic.
Nonfruit pies: First, Joseph Gonzales.
Layer cakes: First, Makena Popovic.
Peewee division Cupcakes: First, Dalia Petrescu; second, Jaxten Gonzales; third, Ella Davis.
Fine arts competition Adult division Drawing: First, Therese Herbert.
Painting: First, Therese Herbert; second, Hali Flanagan; third, Susan Lewis.
Crafts: First, Richard Snyder; second, Mary Speer; third, Joyce Gasbarre.
Mixed media: First, Sherry Hearn; second, Leanne Beauxbeannes; third, Brittany Wylie.
Wreaths: First, Carolyn LaCour; second, Lynn White; third, Karen Osman.
Floral: First, Carolyn LaCour; second, Karen Osman.
Photography, animals and wildlife: First, Tessa Kolodny; second, Nikki Sandidge; third, Terry Patrick.
Photography, people: First, Tessa Kolodny; second, Jennifer D'Spain; third, Terry Patrick.
Photography, places: First, Terry Patrick; second, Tessa Kolodny; third, Nikki Sandidge.
Photography, objects: First, Nikki Sandidge; second, Terry Patrick.
Senior division Crafts: First, Sophia Cammack.
Junior division Drawing: First, Addison Heine; second, Cameron Cammack; third, Mack Cammack.
Crafts: First, Leena Flanagan; second, Eleazar Farrar; third, Elouise Horgan.
Mixed media: First, Dean Wylie.
Painting: First, Leah Gordon; second, Micael Casas; third, Mack Cammack.
Photography, animals and wildlife: First, Brylee Brown; second, Christina Charest; third, Finley Eppler.
Photography, places: First, Finley Eppler; second, Paisley Couvillion.
Photography, objects: First, Paisley Couvillion; second, Finley Eppler; third, Brylee Brown.
Photography, people: First, Brylee Brown.
Peewee division Crafts: First, Christina Charest.
Painting: First, Luke Wylie.
Mixed media: First, Luke Wylie.
Drawing: First, Kriti Gordon.
Agricultural mechanics Intermediate woodworking: Craig Conklin took first, second and third place.
Fair recognizes sponsors The Bandera County Fair Association also thanked the businesses, organizations, families and individuals who supported the 2026 event through financial contributions, donated services, supplies and other assistance.
Founding sponsors Christi Hines.
Louann Grothues.
Gold sponsors HYO Silver.
Good Times Ranch.
HEB Helping Here.
Landmen Ranch Sales.
Silver sponsors Bandera American Legion Post 157.
11th Street Cowboy Bar. Bandera Electric Cooperative.
Canyon Creek Pools.
Kel ler Wi l l i ams Bandera.
Mayan Ranch.
Salty's Texas Provisions. Shotgun Sports Bar & Grill.
Texas Salt Co.
TJ's at The Old Forge.
HB Legacy Tack Store.
Bandera County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Custom Glass & Mirror. Riding on Faith Rodeo. Bronze sponsors Biker Rallies of Texas.
Bledsoe General Contracting.
Bob and Teresa Utz.
Buddy's Water Well & Septic Service.
Central Texas Retina Institute / Thomas Oei, MD. Dixie Dude Ranch.
Flying L Dude Ranch.
Frontier Dentistry.
Hill Country MHMR.
Legacy at Silver Spur Ranch.
Lost Valley Mini Storage.
Lowes Market.
Main Street Tire & Automotive Service.
Moseley Ranch.
Old Spanish Trail Restaurant.
Pipe Creek Dental Center.
Prosperity Bank.
Ron and Bonnie Walter. Sovereignty Ranch.
The Petty Group.
Tooth Scootin' Boogie.
Friends of the Fair Al's Hideaway.
Agave Blu Creative LLC.
Bandera Bank.
Bandera Bulletin.
Bandera Community Church.
Bandera General Store. Bandera Signs.
Bandera Tractor Supply. Bandera Natural History & Art Museum.
Bandera True Value.
Bill Curin.
Benedict Metal Art.
Cowboy Capital Association.
Cowboy Capital Trail Riders Association.
Coconut Cowboys.
Andi Davenport.
Hevenor.
Lowes Market.
Lumber & Hardware.
Linda Jones.
Jam Broadcasting.
KTXF 93.5 FM.
Kimmy Williams & Longhorns.
Little Gnome Shop.
Marquez Williams / Joe Mama's.
MisFitz Emporium. Oasis Family Church.
Outlaw Barber Shop.
Patricia Moore.
Peavy Hill Country Woodcraft.
Phil's Automotive.
Powell Disposal.
Ranch Radio Marketing Group. Debra Slate & Wagon Rides of Bandera.
The Sheepwalk Ranch.
The Bandera Prophet.
Tom Tyra.
Tessa Kolodny.
Tuttle Outdoor Power.
UMF.
Vanderpool VFD.
The association said the fair celebrates more than competition, emphasizing community involvement, friendship, learning, creativity and the preservation of traditions for future generations.
For information about volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, future events and current sponsors, visit banderacountyfair.com.
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