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By Carey Reeder | Managing Editor

These are the photos, results and highlights from the 2024 Chilton County Peach Festival Recap section that was included in the July 7th edition of The Clanton Advertiser.

2024 Peach Auction Results

Top 5 Peach Baskets: 

First place — Bounty variety from Knight Farms sold to Bobby Knox with Shelby Concrete.

Second place — Bounty variety from Mountain View Orchards sold to McKinnon Toyota & Nissan.

Third place — Bounty variety from C&J Farms sold to McSwinney Auto Group.

Fourth place — Bounty variety from Jerry Harrison Farm sold to the Chilton County Farmers Federation.

Fifth place — PF-24C variety from JJ’s Produce sold to Clanton Tractor & Equipment.

Top Youth Baskets:

First place — PF-24C variety from Jeremiah and Jessa Jones of C&J Farms sold to Deidra Gadberry-State Farm.

Second place —July Prince variety from Emeri Burnette of Burnette Farms sold to Exit Royal Realty.

Other Baskets Auctioned Off:

Bounty variety from Harrison Fruit Farm sold to Ellison Funeral Home.

PF-24C variety from JJ’s Produce sold to McSweeney Auto Group.

Majestic variety from C&J Farms sold to SunSouth.

July Prince variety from Harrison Fruit Farm sold to Coca-Cola.

July Prince variety from Burnette Farms sold to River Bank & Trust.

Bounty variety from Henry and Suzanne Williams sold to Champ Concrete.

July Prince variety from Henry and Suzanne Williams sold to MorLyn’s Fine Jewelry.

PF 17 variety from JJ’s Produce sold to Pioneer Materials.

Bounty variety from Mountain View Orchards sold to Chilton Republican Party.

Bounty variety from the Auburn Research Extension Center sold to Alabama Rep. Van Smith.

007 variety from Langston Farms sold to The Clanton Advertiser.

Bounty variety from Hal Hayes Farms sold to Champ Concrete.

Bounty variety from Knight Farms sold to Alabama Rep. Van Smith.

Peach Festival Peach variety from the Auburn Research Extension Center sold to Marion Community Bank.

24-007 variety from M&M Farms sold to First Bank of Alabama.

Bounty variety from Knight Farms sold to Deidra Gadberry-State Farm.

July Prince variety from Burnette Farms sold to First Bank of Alabama.

24-007 variety from M&M Farms sold to Judge Bill Lewis.

Bounty variety from Kenneth and Kenyon Easterling sold to Chilton Contractors.

Bounty variety from Patterson Farms sold to Hilyer Law Firm P.C.

Bounty variety from Patterson Farms sold to Martin Funeral Home.

Bounty variety from Hudson Hayes sold to Chilton Contractors.

July Prince variety from Burnette Farms sold to Glenn McGriff.

Bounty variety from Adalyn Knight sold to Judge Chris Speaks.

Bounty variety from Adalyn Knight sold to Exit Royal Realty.

Bounty variety from Patterson Farms sold to Angela Mallinson.

2024 Chilton County Peach Cook-off Results

Adult Sweet

1. Beverly Williamson, “Honey I’ll Have Some More” Peach/Fig Crisp with Pecan Topping
2. Crissi Hand, Sissy’s Sassy Peach Rolls
3. Amy Baker, Minty Million Dollar Pie

Adult Savory

1. Jaclyn Mims, Peach Bruschetta
2. Shelia Knight, Chilton County Peach Jalapeno Cornbread Muffins with Peach Sauce

Youth Sweet

1. Anna Bell Bentley, Peach Cheesecake
2. Kinzley Baker, Peach Paparazzi
3. Abby Ross Bentley, Peach Pecan Caramel Pie

Youth Savory

1. Trey Calfee, Peach Glazed Ribs
2. Kinzley Baker, Peach Orchard Chicken Salad

2024 Peach Pageant Results

Little Miss Peach Results

2024 Little Miss Peach, Casual Wear Winner: Ava Marie Bradley

First Alternate: Ellena Clark

Second Alternate: Carolina Thrash

Third Alternate, Coloring Contest Winner: Adleigh Bice

Fourth Alternate: Everlie Harrison

Young Miss Peach Results

2024 Young Miss Peach Queen, Casual Wear Winner: Ellie Harrison

First Alternate: Ryleigh Green

Second Alternate: Hadley Lively

Third Alternate: Kinzley Baker

Fourth Alternate: Emery Blackmon

Junior Miss Peach Results

2024 Junior Miss Peach Queen, Casual Wear Winner: Cambree Crumpton

First Alternate: Lexi-Kate Hayes

Second Alternate: Carlee Wright

Miss Congeniality Winner: Ellie Grace Carroll

Miss Peach Queen Results

2024 Miss Peach Queen, Casual Wear Winner, Scholarship Recipient: Lexie Deavers

First Alternate, Scholarship Recipient: Caysen Craig

Second Alternate, Miss Congeniality Winner, Scholarship Recipient: Mattie Whittle

Third Alternate, Scholarship Recipient: Anna Cate Burnett

Fourth Alternate, Scholarship Recipient: Jesslyn Maddox

20th Annual Peach Run Results

10K

Male Overall Winners

1. Steven Cranston, Sylacauga
2. Jason Mayfield, Chelsea
3. Brayden Hutton, Columbiana

Female Overall Winners

1. Rachel Costa, Montgomery
2. Suzannah Streets, Alabaster
3. Josie Payne, Columbiana

Male 11-19

• Alex Fleming, Shelby

Male 20-29

• Neal Ousley, Clanton

Female 20-29

• Samantha Carter, Plantersville

Female 30-39

• Meredith Tittle, Birmingham

Male 40-49

• Darius Gamble, Gardendale

Female 40-49

• Dawn Aultman, Selma

Male 50-59

• John Porter, Montgomery

Female 50-59

• Catherine Jared, Alabaster

Male 60-69

• Joe Boros, Montgomery

Male 70 and Over

• Downey McGee, Centreville

5K

Male Overall Winners

1. Carter Wood, Columbiana
2. Makonnen Falcon, Columbiana
3. Draven Matterson, Thorsby

Female Overall Winners

1. Samantha Sims, United States
2. Kaye Porter, Montgomery
3. Debra Weldon, Deatsville

Male 10 and Under

• Lynn, Jemison

Female 10 and Under

• Trohnew, United States

Male 11-19

• Skyler Greene, Clanton

Male 20-29

• Michael Ratliff, Maplesville

Female 20-29

• Marissa Muir, Clanton

Male 30-39

• Joshua Cochran, Montgomery

Female 30-39

• Jodie Hood, Clanton

Male 40-49

• David Norris, Prattville

Female 40-49

• Kelly Easterling, Clanton

Male 50-59

• Donald Hand, Clanton

Female 50-59

• Phyllis Harris, Harvest

Male 60-69

• Jeff Aiken, Alabaster

Female 60-69

• Beth Hughes, Prattville

Male 70 and Over

• Gene Huley, United States

One-Mile Run

Male Overall Winner

• M Kelley, Clanton

Female Overall Winner

• Champion, Montevallo

Male 18 and Under

• Wilder, Clanton

Female 18 and Under

• Ellison, United States

Male 19-79

• Ryan Ellison, Clanton

Female 19-79

• Baylee Minor, Clanton

Male 80 and Over

• Tony Hughes, Prattville

41st Annual Roy Wood Peach Festival Art Show Winners

Senior Division

1st place: Gloria Ronayne

2nd place: Gloria Ronayne

3rd place: Donny Finlayson

Honorable Mention: Jeff Daniels

Junior Division

1st place: Shelby Ledlow

2nd place: Ryley Kleysteuber

3rd place: Ellie Harrison

Honorable Mention: Ryley Kleysteuber

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