The Holstein from Springfield Township was named Grand Champion Holstein and Supreme Grand Dairy Champion in the Open Dairy Show for Holsteins.

Jeff Jenkins, who showed her, was proud. He felt "pretty great" about the wins. "I guess she was the kind of cow he (the judge) was looking for," he said. "He said he really liked her." He and his brother, Jon, have a dairy farm with 55 cows in the township.

Tom Maloney, with Penn State Cooperative Extension, said the Supreme honor is a big deal, considering the number of animals competing and also taking into account that Bradford County is the third dairy county in the state.

"That’s a big show," he said. Maloney said 272 cows were entered, but only 180 were shown.

Cathy Jenkins, fair board president, said attendance was up a little this year for the 133rd annual fair.

"We’re estimating that we’ll be over 40,000," she said.

"I think people are staying closer to home and spending money at a local event. I think they find Troy Fair has a lot to offer."

Jenkins said the show by Finger Eleven Thursday sold 1,300 tickets, beating the 2007 concert. Last year’s country show had a crowd of 1,100 people.

She also said the Demolition Derby was popular Friday. She said it was up over 400 tickets from last year.

She continued by guessing that, with gas prices being high, people are staying closer to home for entertainment. Jenkins thought this year’s fair was a nice one.

"It’s right up there, a very good fair."

Eric Hrin can be reached at (570) 297-5251; e-mail: reviewtroy@thedailyreview.com