THE OHIO STATE FAIR 2009 WINNERS
August, 02 2009
FRAZEYSBURG, OH —- Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm in Lucas County won Grand Champion honors in the 2009 Ohio Christmas Tree Association’s state contest that took place at the Ohio State Fair. This year’s winning tree was a Con-color Fir. The Reserve Champion was a Blue Spruce also exhibited by Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm, owned by Duke and Martha Wheeler. They will have the opportunity to represent Ohio in the 2010 National Christmas Tree competition.
Other winners in the contest are listed below:
| Firs | Pines | Spruces | |
| First | Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm Lucas County | Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm Lucas County | Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm Lucas County |
| Second | Sugar Pines Farm Geauga County | Kaleidoscope Farms Hancock County | |
| Third | Walsh Christmas Tree Farm Licking County | Sugar Pines Farm Geauga County |
The trees in the competition were selected from trees submitted by growers from across the state of Ohio. They were also judged by a panel of judges consisting of Ohio State University faculty, an extension agent as well as a Christmas Tree Grower. The primary factors considered in the judging included shape, fullness, color and overall appearance.
The trees were on display at the Ohio Christmas Tree Association booth for the duration of the Ohio State Fair.
If you would like any further information on the OCTA or their activities, please contact the OCTA Office at 740-828-3331.
