Nancy Myers Brown won a first place ribbon and Best of Show in the wild flower arrangement category in the EBCI Cooperative Extension contests at the Exhibit Hall of the 113th Cherokee Indian Fair in Cherokee, N.C. She also won first place ribbons in the garden flower arrangement and dried flower arrangement categories. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather photo)
You can see a walk-through of the entire Exhibit Hall here: 113th Cherokee Indian Fair Exhibit Hall Walk-through
Adult Division
Any Traditional Cherokee Crop Not Listed as a Category: 1 – Tracey Parker, 2 – Charlene Wolfe
Corn Beads: 1 – Charlene Wolfe, 2 – Lolita Sequoyah
Field Corn, Yellow: 1 – Finley McMillan
Gourds, Ornamental: 1 – Skyler Paige Ball, 2 – Nancy Myers Brown, 3 – Keaton Arch
Gourds, Birdhouse: 1 – Abbie Ball, 2 – Skyler Paige Ball, 3 – Samuel Gerard Ball Jr.
Gourds, Any Other: 1 – Skyler Paige Ball, 2 – Abbie Ball
Gourds, Largest: 1 – Skyler Paige Ball, 2 – Samuel Gerard Ball Jr.
Herb Display: 1 – Charlene Wolfe
Honey Production, Without Comb: 1 – Elizabeth Long-Bowers, 2 – Vicki Leigh Wicker
Indian Beans, October: 1 – Cynthia R. West
Indian Flour Corn, White: 1 – Finley McMillan
Indian Flour Corn, Other: 1 – Mary E. McCoy
Irish Potatoes: 1 – Samuel Gerard Ball Jr., 2 – Skyler Paige Ball, 3 – Abbie Ball
Largest Sunflower: 1 – Thomas David Bradley, 2 – Marvin Bradley Jr.
Pumpkin, Largest: 1 – Finley McMillan, 2 – Samuel Gerard Ball Jr., 3 – Abbie Ball
Pumpkin, Ugliest: 1 – Abbie Ball, 2 – Skyler Paige Ball, 3 – Samuel Gerard Ball Jr.
Pumpkin, Other: 1 – Angela L. Gunter, 2 – Erma C. McMillan, 3 – Finley McMillan
Unusual Vegetable: 1 – Abbie Ball, 2 – Skyler Paige Ball, 3 – Samuel Gerard Ball Jr.
Winter Squash, Candy Roaster: 1 – Finley McMillan, 2 – Marvin Bradley Jr., 3 – Thomas David Bradley
Winter Squash, Largest Candy Roaster: 1 – Erma C. McMillan
Winter Squash, Other: 1 – Abbie Ball, 2 – Erma C. McMillan, 3 – Finley McMillan
Livestock, Chickens: 1 – Julianne Smart, 2 – Xavier Davis, 3 – Thomas David Bradley
Livestock, Rabbits: 1 – Keniethea Ann Roy, 2 – Earlene Wallace
Livestock, Other Small Animals: 1 – Claudette Long
Livestock, Goats: 1 – Xavier Davis, 2 – Thomas David Bradley, 3 – Angela L. Gunter
Traditional Crops of the Cherokee: 1 – Charlene Wolfe
Cherokee Family Garden Project: 1 – Claudette Long
Flower Arrangements, Garden: 1 – Nancy Myers Brown, 2 – Alissa Owle, 3 – Tracey Parker
Flower Arrangements, Wild: 1 – Nancy Myers Brown, 2 – Janet Smith, 3 – Tracey Parker
Flower Arrangements, Dried: 1 – Nancy Myers Brown, 2 – Claudette Long, 3 – Karla S. Reed
Agriculture, Best of Show: 1 – Claudette Long
Breads, Traditional Bean Bread: 1 – Connie Sue Green Rose, 2 – Lavinia Hicks, 3 – Kelly Murphy
Breads, Traditional Chestnut Bread: 1 – Kyndra Wiggins, 2 – Erma McMillan, 3 – Connie Sue Green Rose
Breads, Traditional Gritted Bread: 1 – Erma McMillan
Breads, Traditional Lye Bread: 1 – Lavinia Hicks, 2 – Erma McMillan, 3 – Connie Sue Green Rose
Banana Nut Bread: 1 – Kelly Murphy, 2 – Sadie Standingdeer, 3 – Jason Robert Beck
Casseroles: 1 – Jason Robert Beck, 2 – Reyna Jolene Solis
Homemade Cakes, Pound Cake: 1 – Jason Robert Beck, 2 – Reyna Jolene Solis, 3 – Connie Sue Green Rose
Homemade Cakes, Apple Cake: 1 – Jason Robert Beck, 2 – Nancy Brown, 3 – Sadie Standingdeer
Homemade Cakes, Other: 1 – Alissa Marie Owle, 2 – Connie Sue Green Rose, 3 – Amy Postoak
Pies, Cream: 3 – Kyndra Wiggins
Pies, Fruit: 1 – Maggie Jackson, 2 – Agnes Reed, 3 – Shelby Solis
Pies, Other: 1 – Kyndra Wiggins, 2 – Norma Craig, 3 – Nancy Brown
Diabetic Food: 1 – Brian Lambert, 2 – Charlene Wolfe, 3 – Amy Postoak
Baked Goods, Other: 1 – Alissa Marie Owle, 2 – Debra Rose Slee, 3 – Lavinia Hicks
Baked Goods, Best of Show: Alissa Owle
8 Jar Canning Collection: 1 – Angela L. Gunter, 2 – T. Donna Ball
Jam, Fruit, Butters, Jelly, Preserves and Marmalades Collection: 1 – Angela L. Gunter
Pickles and Relishes Collection: 1 – Angela L. Gunter
Canning, Vegetable Collection: 1 – David Hicks, 2 – Lavinia Hicks
Canning, Traditional Foods Colleciton: 1 – Judith Smith
Dried Foods Collection: 1 – Alissa Marie Owle, 2 – Donald James Owle, 3 – Kathryn Littlejohn
Best Traditional Food: 1 – T. Donna Ball, 2 – David Hicks, 3 – Judith Smith
Any Canned Food: 1 – Lavinia Hicks, 2 – Alissa Owle, 3 – Andrea West
Canning, Best of Show: 1 – Judith Smith
Cherokee Traditional Craft, Basket: 1 – Dianna Bradley
Cherokee Traditional Craft, Jewelry: 1 – Dylan West, 2 – Taryn Wilnoty
Diamond Art: 1 – Dianna Bradley, 2 – Caroline Oocumma, 3 – Anita Blythe
Wood Working: 1 – Thomas Bradley
Dried or Decorated Gourd: 1 – Nancy Brown, Janna Girty
Graphic Design: 1 – Kevin Tafoya, 2 – Gabriella Thompson, 3 – Jakeli Swimmer
Drawing, Pencil/Charcoal/Pastel: 1 – Brian Lambert, 2 – Bayley Wright
Drawing, Pen/Ink: 1 – Brian Lambert, 2 – Elizabeth Bowers
Painting, Acrylic: 1 – Brian Lambert, 2 – Claudette Long, 3 – Elizabeth Bowers
Painting, Watercolor: 1 – Danica Hill
Painting, Other: 1 – Brian Lambert
Poetry or Creative Writing: 1 – Kim Sneed, 2 – Sheyahshe Littledave, 3 – Tazavian Byfield
Other Hobby: 1 – Estella Litzinger, 2 – Karyl Frankiewicz, 3 – Austin Gunter
Other Hobby, Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1 – Tracey Parker, 2 – Nancy Brown, 3 – Inez Sampson
Hobby, Best of Show: 1 – Estella Litzinger
Historical Cherokee Clothing, 1800s Era: 1 – Erma McMillan
Traditional Cherokee Garment: 1 – Marvel Andrea Welch, 2 – Crystal Davis, 3 – Kathryn Queen
Traditional Accessories: 1 – Laurel Patrice Welch, 2 – Dylan West, 3 – Marvel Andrea Welch
Moccasins, Pucker Toe: 1 – Erma McMillan, 2 – Danielle Murray, 3 – Janna Girty
Moccasins, Beaded: 1 – Janna Girty
Contemporary Clothing, Beginner Level: 1 – Keyonna Hornbuckle, 2 – Hope Long, 3 – Faith Leona Long-Presley
Contemporary Clothing, Advanced Level: 1 – Rachel Elizabeth Hicks Slee, 2 – Kathryn Queen, 3 – Dylan West
Sewn Dolls: 1 – Elizabeth Long-Bowers, 2 – Reva Brown, 3 – Carol Bernhisel
Stuffed Toy: 1 – Kenietha Ray, 2 – Keyonna Hornbuckle, 3 – Reva Brown
Other Sewn Item: 1 – Keyonna Hornbuckle, 2 – Chandler Zane W. Shelton, 3 – Reva Brown
Sewn Item Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1 – Elizabeth Long-Bowers, 2 – Faith Leona Long-Presley
Afghan, Crochet: 1 – Madeline Welch, 2 – Sharon Queen, 3 – Elizabeth Long-Bowers
Quilt, Pieced: 1 – Carol Bernhisel
Quilt, Baby: 1 – Reva Brown
Quilt, Other: 1 – Nikki Blankenship, 2 – Lakoda Bird
Baby Afghan, Crochet or Knitted: 1 – Madeline Welch, 2 – Chena George
Baby Clothes, Knit or Crochet: 1 – Lisa Tiger, 2 – Shelby Mae Solis, 3 – Madeline Welch
Sweaters: 1 – Madeline Welch, 2 – Shelby Mae Solis
Scarf: 1 – Keyonna Hornbuckle, 2 – Madeline Welch, 3 – Sharon Queen
Crochet, Other: 1 – Beverly A. Webb, 2 – Lisa Tiger, 3 – Keyonna Hornbuckle
Cross Stitch, Counted: 1 – Frankie Bradley
Cross Stitch, Stamped: 2 – Reva Brown
Other Needlework: 1 – Keyonna Hornbuckle, 2 – Reva Brown
Sewing and Needlework Best of Show: 1 – Nikki Blankenship
Young Adult Division
Any Other Traditional Cherokee Crop Not Listed as a Category: 1 – Dillon Charles Samuel Beam
Pumpkin, Ugliest: 1 – Jess Walkingstick
Winter Squash, Candy Roaster: 1 – Seaborn Bradley
Livestock, Chickens: 1 – Seaborn Bradley, Joscelyn Stamper, 3 – Cambry Stamper
Livestock, Ducks and Geese: 1 – Joscelyn Stamper, 2 – Cambry Stamper
Livestock, Other Small Animals: 1 – Joscelyn Stamper, 2 – Cambry Stamper
Agriculture, Best of Show, Livestock: 1 – Joscelyn Stamper
Breads, Traditional Bean Bread: 1 – Roxy Solis, 2 – Makenzie Sequoyah, 3 – Kyndra Postoak
Breads, Traditional Chestnut Bread: 1 – Kyndra Postoak
Breads, Traditional Lye Bread: 1 – Roxy Solis
Cookies: 1 – Kayden Dial
Cupcakes: 1 – Roxy Solis, 2 – Alia Lambert, 3 – Makenzie Sequoyah
Muffins: 1 – Alia Lambert, 3 – Makenzie Sequoyah
Cake: 1 – Makenzie Sequoyah, 2 – Alia Lambert
Diabetic Food: 1 – Kyndra Postoak
Baked Goods, Other: 1 – Kyndra Postoak, 2 – Kealan Jumper
Baked Goods, Best of Show: Roxy Solis
Cherokee Traditional Craft, Basket: 1 – Blaze Eleanor Crowe, 2 – Hayden Michael Delano Rhinehart
Cherokee Traditional Craft, Jewelry: 1 – Taylor Kahze
Decorated Dried Gourd: 1 – Hayden Michael Delano Rhinehart
Cornhusk Doll: 1 – Kyndra Postoak, 2 – Hayden Michael Delano Rhinehart
Drawing: 1 – Kayden Dial, 2 – Ava Bird
Painting: 1 – Briann Teesateskie, 2 – Kyndra Postoak
Ceramics: Meikka Kogee Pheasant, 2 – Levi Oocumma, 3 – Aiden Larch
Woven Paper Basket or Mat: 1 – Josilyn Shainan Ledford, 2 – Kowa Demetrious George, 3 – Leland Locust
Poetry or Creative Writing: 1 – Zoe De Los Reyes, 2 – Georjia Girty, 3 – Harper Welch
Photography, Cherokee Nature: 1 – Gabe Dial, 2 – Marleigh Aguilera
Photography, Cherokee Faces: 1 – Makenzee Bird
Photography, Selfie: 1 – Makenzee Bird
Other Hobby: 1 – Mychaela Lambert, 2 – Taythone Larch, 3 – Laylah Nichole Thompson
Other Hobby Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1 – Marleigh Aguilera
Hobby Best of Show: Kyndra Postoak
Traditional Cherokee Garment: 1 – Marleigh Aguilera
Any Other Sewn Item: 1 – Mason Crowe 2 – Marleigh Aguilera
Sewing and Needlework Best of Show: 1 – Mason Crowe
Youth Division
Any Traditional Cherokee Crop: 1 – Zaiden Armachain
Corn, Field: 1 – Chojii Thompson
Corn, Flour: 1 – Wally Watty, 2 – Shaye Thompson
Corn Beads: 1 – Zaiden Armachain, 2 – Jessa Teesateskie
Herb Display: 1 – Jessa Teesateskie, 2 – Zaiden Armachain, 3 – Cedar Sequoyah
Irish Potatoes: 1 – Zaiden Armachain, 2 – Jessa Teesateskie
Pumpkin, Largest: 1 – Sam McMillan, 2 – Gunnar McMillan
Pumpkin, Ugliest: 1 – Sam McMillan, 2 – Gunnar McMillan
Pumpkin, Painted: 1 – Avery Brown, 2 – Jessa Teesateskie, 3 – Sean Julius Arch
Pumpkin, Other: 1 – Sam McMillan, 2 – Naomi Bird, 3 – Gunnar McMillan
Unusual Vegetable: 1 – Madu Watty, 2 – Jayvian Swayney, 3 – Keagan Taylor
Winter Squash, Candy Roaster: 1 – Gunnar McMillan, 2 – Eliza Bradley
Winter Squash, Largest Candy Roaster: 1 – Sam McMillan
Winter Squash, Other: 1 – Gunnar McMillan, 2 – Sam McMillan
Livestock, Chickens: 1 – Sam McMillan, 2 – Copelyn Rose Beck, 3 – Brezlyn Gail Lossiah
Livestock, Goats: 1 – Eliza Bradley, 2 – Leighton Cole George
Agriculture, Best of Show: 1 – Zaiden Armachain
Livestock, Best of Show: 1 – Sam McMillan
Breads, Traditional Bean Bread: 1 – Makinna Taylor, 2 – Misha Jo Slee, 3 – Riley Jade Solis
Breads, Traditional Chestnut Bread: 1 – Misha Jo Slee, 2 – Atlas Lavinia SLee, 3 – Cedar Sequoyah
Breads, Traditional Lye Bread: 1 – Atlas Lavinia Slee, 2 – Israel Cordero Solis, 3 – Avery Brown
Cookies: 1 – Vaelyn Dobley Owl, 2 – Copelyn Rose Beck, 3 – Josephine Thomas
Cupcakes: 1 – Tanasi Standingdeer, 2 – Riley Jade Solis, 3 – Cedar Sequoyah
Muffins: 1 – Cedar Sequoyah, 2 – Copelyn Rose Beck, 3 – Breanna Lambert
Cake: 1 – Tanasi Standingdeer, 2 – Sage Hicks, 3 – Atlas Lavinia Slee
Diabetic Food: 1 – Tanasi Standingdeer, 2 – Jessa Teesateskie
Baked Goods, Other: 1 – Lyric Haze Ludwig, 2 – Emberlyn Beck, 3 – Vaelyn D. Owl
Baked Goods, Best of Show: 1 – Makinna Taylor
Any Canned Food: 1 – Misha Jo Slee, 2 – Sean Taylor Slee, 3 – Sage Hicks
Any Dried Food: 1 – Keagan Taylor
Traditional Cherokee Craft, Basket: 1 – Nevaeh Starr Rhinehart, 2 – Leiland Rhinehart, 3 – Misha Jo Slee
Cherokee Traditional Craft, Mat: 1 – Nevaeh Hull, 2 – Jonah Biddix, 3 – Makinna Taylor
Cherokee Traditional Craft, Jewelry: 1 – Shannon Lineberry, 2 – Amiyah Brown, 3 – Avery Brown
Decorated Dried Gourd: 1 – Nevaeh Rhinehart, 2 – Avery Brown, 3 – Mackenenziee Rhinehart
Cornhusk Doll: 1 – Zella Walkingstick, 2 – Jonah Biddix, 3 – Avery Brown
Other Jewelry: 1 – Jayvon Biddix, 2 – Avery Brown, 3 – Zella Walkingstick
Drawing: 1 – Avery Brown, 2 – Kaeson Haize Reed, 3 – Persephone Lincoln
Painting: 1 – Avery Brown, 2 – Kaeson Haize Reed, 3 – Orion Skulski
Ceramics: 1 – Tehya Lincoln, 2 – Avery Brown
Photography, Selfie: 1 – Sti-wi Lambert
Woven Paper Basket or Mat: 1 – Shannon Lineberry, 2 – Shaligugi Uduhi Tiger
Other Hobby: 1 – Neveah Hull, 2 – Kaeson Haize Reed, 3 – Brantly Brown
Other Hobby Reflecting the Fair Theme: 1 – Avery Brown
Hobby Best of Show: 1 – Neveah Starr Rhinehart
NOTE: There weren’t any names listed in the Sewing/Needlework categories.
Special Exhibits Division
- Tsali Welch: First place in Flower Arrangement, Sewn Bag, Cornbead Bracelet, Painting Hearts, Darth Vader Lego Set
- Gabriella Milholen: First Place in Colored Picture, Cornbead Bracelet, Sewn Bag
- Dennis Wayne Jumper: First place in Cornbead Necklace, Sewn Bag
- John Anderson Watty: First place in Cornbead Necklace, Sewn Bag
- Dustin Pheasant: First place in Cornbead Necklace, Sewn Bag
- Keeifer Wayne Taylor: First place in Diamond Art Horse
- Gabriella Smith: First place in Colored Picture, Graphic Design Picture
- Jayden Morgan Bradley: First place in Bear Drawing – Pen
- Dailin Panther: First place in Colored Picture
- Sage Bark: First place in Colored Picture
Senior Elder Division
- Theresa Donna Ball: Baked Goods – Casserole, Baked Goods – Pie
- Stacy Rogers: Cherokee Traditional Craft – Basket
- Freda Lois Wright: Traditional Cherokee Garment – Contemporary Advanced Level, Afghan – Crochet, Sewn Item Reflecting the Fair Theme
- Richard Saunooke: Traditional Accessory – Bandolier Bag, Moccasins – Pucker Toe, Moccasins – Beaded
- Judith Smith: Moccasins – Pucker Toe
- Sharon French: Sewn Item Reflecting the Fair Theme
- Sue Sneed McManis: Sewn Item Reflecting the Fair Theme, Quilt – Pieced, Quilt – Baby
- Rosetta Thomas: Quilt – Pieced
Best of Show: Richard Saunooke
