Yorktown Grange Fair names 2026 blue ribbon winners

Amongst the most anticipated events in last weekend’s  Yorktown Grange Fair were the Blue Ribbon Contests, a mainstay of the century-old Fair.  Anyone can participate and area residents compete to show off their home grown or homemade goods in various contest categories including produce, flowers, livestock, poultry, needlework, baking, art, photography, woodworking and even Legos.  It’s a celebration of the local agriculture, skills and creativity that make Westchester County so special.  

The tradition began when a local farmer, Chester Hyatt, challenged his fellow Grange members to see who could grow the best potatoes.  And the rest is history!  For 102 years, the Yorktown Grange Fair Blue Ribbon Contests continue to showcase a friendly rivalry amongst area residents for the best of the best of show.   As a traditional grand finale, the Fair also closes with a live auction of the contests’ produce, flowers and baked goods. 

Without further ado, congratulations to the top ribbon winners for 2026! 

 Art & Photography 

Art Best of Show (Oil)

• Nick Gale, Yorktown 

Photography Best of Show (Bodies of Water)

• Carole Sinacore, Montrose  

Best in Class 

• Patriotic:  Marcie Kaplan, Mohegan Lake 

• “Goats, Games, Good Times” Theme:  James Sasso, Croton 

• Watercolor, Youth: Tucker Chacko, Yorktown 

Baking 

Best of Show 

• Cakes, 7 Coffee Calico Cake: Rosie Foster, Mt. Kisco  

Best in Class 

• Jams, Raspberry Preserve: AnnMarie Sasso, Croton-on-Hudson 

• Cookies, Pumpkin Cookies:  Melissa Bidlack, Yorktown 

• Cake Decorating: The Garcia Family, White Plains 

• Pies: Cynthia Scinto, Yorktown

 Thelma Barlow Flower Show - Flowers 

Best in Show 

• Bulbs-Colocasia ‘Elephant Ear’:  Heather Rzonca, Yorktown 

 Best of Class 

• Annuals-Zinnias (A-9): Elisabeth Gould, Yorktown 

• Perennials-Aster (E-4): Diane Dreier, Yorktown 

• Design Division (3), ‘Amber Waves Of Grain’:  Laura Stuhlemmer, Croton on Hudson 

• Roses (D): Adriana Kerimova, Mahopac 

• Dahlias (B-6): Lisa Clemmens 

• Bulbs (C): Colocasia ‘Elephant Ear’:  Heather Rzonca, Yorktown 

Legos 

Best of Show 

• Adult:  Lachlan Gray, Pleasantville 

Best in Class 

• Vehicle Class, Junior: Wyatt Hicks, Yorktown 

• Scenic Class, Youth II:  George Pettit, Cortland 

• Characters Class, Junior: Jacob Damrow, Yorktown 

• Fair Theme Class, Youth II: Felix Kluga-Glickman, Yorktown 

Livestock

Goat Showmanship 

• Grand Champion, Novice:  Linden Kluga-Glickman, Yorktown 

• Reserve Champion, Novice:  Willow Pruyne, Yorktown 

Horse Showmanship  

• Grand Champion:  Liliana Majdanski, Lake Peekskill 

• Reserve Champion:  Olivia Frisina-Fulgum, Wappingers Falls 

Cow Showmanship 

• Grand Champion: Mack de Prado, Yorktown 

• Reserve Champion:  Owen McNamee, Mt. Kisco 

Needlework 

Best of Show

• Genevieve Holland, Pleasantville  

Best In Class 

• Crochet: Genevieve Holland, Pleasantville 

• Knitting: Terri Kazin, Yorktown 

• Needlepoint: Colleen Kelly, Somers 

• Quilt: Abigail Gray, Croton-on-Hudson 

• Afghan: Amanda Grasso, Yorktown 

• Toys: Cassie Specht, Yorktown 

Fair Fan Favorite 

• Fair Fan Favorite:  Sarah Wilsea, Yorktown 

Poultry 

Showmanship 

• Teen Division Grand Champion:  Katrina Gray, Pleasantville (4H Club Name:  Hooves, Beaks, Bills) 

• Clover Buds Grand Champion:  Suleika Dougherty, Pleasantville (4H Club Name:  Nature Explorers) 

• Clover Buds Reserve Champion:  Iley Bussey, Ossining (4H Club Name:  Nature Explorers) 

Poultry Best of Class 

• Bantam:  Skittles, The Gray Family, Pleasantville 

• Standard:  Lavendar Orpington, Willow Hill Homestead, Croton 

• Waterfowl:  Willow, The Sasso Family, Croton 

Produce 

Best of Show

• Randy Pratt, Yorktown 

Best in Class 

• Tomatoes: Jennifer Rock, Ossining 

• Pepper: Jennifer Rock, Ossining 

• Eggplant: Elaine Sinacore, Montrose 

• Summer Squash: Karin Cabral, Yorktown 

• Pumpkin/Gourd: Owen Branciforte, Yorktown 

• Other Vegetable: Will Lanch, Brooklyn 

• Fruit: Stephanie Pratt, Yorktown 

• Herb:  Sarah Wilson, Yorktown 

• Organic: Grace Kelly, Yorktown 

• Farm Market: Meadows Farm Market, Yorktown 

 Woodworking 

Best of Show

• Patriotic Cross:  John Gravenese, Cortland 

Congratulations to everyone who competed in this year’s Blue Ribbon Contests. The judges were so impressed with all the entries and ribbon winners, which made it very difficult to award the top prized blue rosettes.  The Fair is looking forward to welcoming all to next year’s contests.  It’s never too early to start planning your entries for the 2027 Yorktown Grange Fair!  

Article courtesy of the Yorktown Grange Fair