Wasco FFA put on their 2nd annual Charles Craig Classic this past weekend. This was a three-day show starting September 10th through September 12th. This show allows FFA and 4H members that will be showing livestock at the Kern County Fair in a few weeks to get a feel of expectations as well as what they will be judged on when they attend. Schools around our county attended this experience hosted by Wasco Ag Boosters and the Wasco FFA Chapter. The schools represented were Taft High School, Wasco High School, Shafter High School, and Delano High School.

Wasco FFA officers, advisors, parents, and community supporters worked diligently to host this event. We are also grateful for this year's sponsors and judges without them this event could have not happened or have been as successful. We thank Natalia Crane for performing the national anthem all three days of The Charles Craig Classic show and our Miss Wasco Rose Queen - Ixchel Sanchez- for conducting opening ceremonies.

The Charles Craig Classic is named after the late Dr. Charles Criag who served as an Agriculture Teacher at Wasco High School for many years. During his time in service to the district, Mr. Craig overcame many obstacles that would have otherwise prevented students from experiencing hands-on learning. In his memory, we continue to work for positive hands-on opportunities for the students at Wasco High and the North Kern area.

Friday- First day of Charles Craig

Steer Show

Grand Champion Showman: Zachary McCord of Taft FFA

Reserve Champion Showman: Ethan Allen of Greater Wasco

Grand Champion Market Steer: Andrew Parker of Taft FFA

Reserve Champion Market Steer: Chloeann Cantu of Shafter FFA

Saturday- Second day of Charles Craig

Swine Show

Grand Champion Showman: Chloeann Cantu - Shafter FFA

Reserve Champion Swine Showman: Grace Elliott - Delano FFA

Grand Champion Market Swine: Chloeann Cantu - Shafter FFA

Reserve Champion: Kaleb Snow - Greater Wasco

Grand Champion Breeding Gilt: Issac Ruddell - Wasco FFA

Reserve Champion Breeding Gilt: Benito Juarez - Wasco FFA

Sunday- Third day of Charles Craig

Sheep Show

Grand Champion Sheep Showman: Aimy Bravo - Delano FFA

Reserve Champion Sheep Showman: Karly Perez - Wasco FFA

Grand Champion Market Lamb: Lindsay Lee - Wasco FFA

Reserve Champion Market Lamb: Mackinley Wankum - Wasco FFA

Grand Champion Breeding Ewe: Aimy Bravo - Delano FFA

Reserve Champion Breeding Ewe: Lindsay Lee - Wasco FFA

Junior Lamb Showmanship Champion: Samantha “Sam” Garcia - Wasco FFA

Pygmy Goats Show

Grand Champion Showman: Isabella Cantu - Shafter FFA

Reserve Champion Showman: Charles Grundt - North Kern 4H

Goat Show

Grand Champion Showman: Chloeann Cantu - Shafter FFA

Reserve Champion Showman: Juan Carlos Pimentel Vasquez - Wasco FFA

Grand Champion Market Goat: Chloeann Cantu - Shafter FFA

Reserve Champion Market Goat: Juan Carlos Pimentel Vazquez - Wasco FFA

Grand Champion Breeding Doe: Chloeann Cantu

Reserve Champion Breeding Doe: Juan Carlos Pimentel Vazquez - Wasco FFA

Champion Junior Goat Showman: Briseida Ruiz - Wasco FFA

Wasco Rose Queen, Ixchel Sanchez, attended the final day of the 2021 Charles Craig Classic and lead opening ceremonies.

A Special Thank You to our sponsors

MV Autoworks

Poso Creek Ranch and Feed

Golden Empire Shelling

Elks Lodge (Wasco-Shafter)

California Home Pros - Tilo Cortez

Tinajero Ag - Rocio Tinajero

Ronnie and Dianna Snow

Farao Family Foundation

Mike & Susan Elliott

Sam & Lisa Rodriguez

Morales Livestock

Gabby's Grill & Cafe

Beatriz Rodriguez

Nicol Family

Farao Club Lambs

Amanda Ortega

Gould Auction & Appraisal LLC

Reedley College AGNR

Farao Web Services

Gizmo's Iron Works

Vincent Martinez

AC Showpigs

Golden Star Pest Control

Medina-5 Trucking

GSA Trucking, LLC

Jeff and Betsy Rogers

Jensen Farms

Mello Family (Riana)