Fairgoers could admire over 200 entries at the 11th annual Anson County Ag Expo and Fair last weekend.

A total of 57 people submitted 248 entries into the ag fair in a slew of categories, earning a total of $847 in premium winnings, according to Anson County Extension Office director Janine Rywak.

There were roughly 50 more entries and 17 more participants in the ag fair this year than there were last year, Rywak said.

Entries included fruits, vegetables, paintings, photos, artwork, flowers, and a wide array of craft projects that showcased local talent.

Prizes were awarded for fruits, vegetables, paintings, photos, artwork, flowers, and a wide array of craft projects at the Anson County Ag Expo & Fair on Saturday.
https://ansonrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web1_IMG_2529.jpgPrizes were awarded for fruits, vegetables, paintings, photos, artwork, flowers, and a wide array of craft projects at the Anson County Ag Expo & Fair on Saturday. Imari Scarbrough | Anson Record

Locally grown fruits and veggies were also showcased at the Ag Expo & Fair.
https://ansonrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web1_IMG_2533.jpgLocally grown fruits and veggies were also showcased at the Ag Expo & Fair. Imari Scarbrough | Anson Record

Artwork of all kinds were on display at the annual Ag Expo & Fair Saturday in Wadesboro.
https://ansonrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web1_IMG_2543.jpgArtwork of all kinds were on display at the annual Ag Expo & Fair Saturday in Wadesboro. Imari Scarbrough | Anson Record

The annual Ag Expo & Fair also featured a youth livestock show, held at Circle G Arena in Lilesville.
https://ansonrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web1_Ag-Expo-2.jpgThe annual Ag Expo & Fair also featured a youth livestock show, held at Circle G Arena in Lilesville. Courtesy Photos

A number of Anson County youth participated in the livestock show.
https://ansonrecord.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/web1_Ag-Expo-1.jpgA number of Anson County youth participated in the livestock show. Courtesy Photos

2015 Anson Ag Expo & Fair

Best of Show winners

Agriculture (adults): Robert Ross

Fruits and Vegetables (pre-teens): Griffin Taylor

Fruits and Vegetables (adults): Billy McCormick

Flowers and Greenhouse Ornamentals (pre-teens): Griffin Taylor

Flowers and Greenhouse Ornamentals (adults): Hazel Morris

Foods (teens): Katelyn Stovall

Foods (adults): Sharon Edwards

Needlework and Clothing (pre-teens): Emily Sutphin

Needlework and Clothing (teens): Katie Edwards

Needlework and Clothing (adults): Janet Allen

Handicrafts (pre-teens): Milayjah Smith

Handicrafts (adults): Bill Childers

Photography (pre-teens): Milayjah Smith

Photography (teens): Michael Sutphin

Photography (adults): Alicia Allen

Art (pre-teens): Milayjah Smith

Art (teens): Katie Edwards

Art (adults): Pamela Huntley Turner

Blast from the Past (adults): Janet Allen

In Memoriam (adults): Dot Kirk, shown by Kim Tyner