We Caught up with Ms. Alivia Ritzler exhibitor of the Grand Champion Purebred Gilt at The 2023 Ohio State Fair. Learn more about Alivia below…

Age: 14

Grade: 9th Grade

Hometown: Lykens, Ohio

First person you hugged after your win?
The first person I hugged after my win was my sister Aubrey! We have showed and raised pigs for a long time and this was our first big win!

Name of your pig and what made him/her so special?
My gilts name is Shania Twain! She is so special because she has a spunky attitude and loves to run around in the grass.

Who is another exhibitor you admire?
Another exhibitor I admire is Riley Wendt. I showed against her the whole summer on the OH pigs circuit. I love watching her in showmanship and I have learned a lot from her.

Favorite Fair Food?
My favorite fair food is a ribeye from Cattleman’s.

Favorite Pump Up Song:
My favorite pump up song is White Stripes by Seven Nation Army.