BUCKHANNON — The 81st annual West Virginia Strawberry Festival Board of Directors is pleased to announce the winners of two festival-favorite competitions — Strawberry Blonde and Diaper Derby.
Results and photos appear below:
Strawberry Blonde Winners 2023
Ages 0-12 months:
- First place — Ella Elza
- Second place — John Jenkins
- Third place — Charlie Howes
Ages 13 months to 3 years old:
- First place — Emilyn Alkire
- Second place — Clyde Smith
- Third place — Sophie Moore
Ages 4-6 years old:
- First place — Madelynn Williams
- Second place — Grayson Marsh
- Third place — Haylee Snider
Adult Strawberry Blonde:
- First place — Sophia Fox
- Second place — Emily Barnes
- Third place — Jeana Carpenter
Diaper Derby Winners 2023
Infant (6-12 months):
- First place — Natalie Strong
- Second place — Levi Lewis
- Third place — Hazelee Currence
Pre-toddler (13-18 months):
- First place — Deyton Cerullo
- Second place — Jillian Lake
- Third place — Malachi Riffle
Toddler (19-24 months):
- First place — Keyanna Bleigh
- Second place — Maisie Critchfield
