Congratulations to the 2023 Festival Competition Winners!
Thanks to everyone who participated!
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Best in Division II – Youth
Joseph Ogburn
Category 9: Freestyle
Photo by Larry Netzer
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Best in Division III – New Artist
Best in Show
Kimberly Cruz
Category 14: Freestyle
Photo by Larry Netzer
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Best in Division IV – Intermediate
Nancy Lach
Category E34: Freestyle
Photo by Larry Netzer
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Best in Division V – Advanced
Annie Hyde
Category J54: Freestyle
Photo by Larry Netzer
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Festival Chair Award and People’s Choice Award
Ellen Healy
Category E34: Freestyle
Photo by Larry Netzer
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President’s Award
Rebekah Wrye
Category G42: Other Holiday
Photo by Larry Netzer