Benton County 4-H Contests are a great opportunity to showcase and develop your skills!

4-H Favorite Foods Contest

The Favorite Foods contest is held in January or February and is open to all Benton County youth aged 5-19. Youth don’t need to be a 4-H member to participate. The contest is an opportunity for youth to prepare a favorite food at home. Participants will be interviewed by a judge who will taste their prepared food and recognize their efforts with a ribbon. Contest details will be updated annually.

2024 Contest Details - January 27, 2024

4-H Presentations Contest

The Presentations contest is held in February or March and is open to enrolled 4-H members aged 9-19. 4-H Cloverbuds (ages 5-8) do have the opportunity to give a presentation, see the Cloverbud webpage for all the details. 4-H members present to a judge, using one of the following categories:

• Demonstration (show how to do something – great for new presenters)

• Illustrated Talk (use visuals/equipment)

• Speech (no visuals or equipment – challenging for experienced presenters)

• Impromptu (on-the-spot presentation)

This contest is the qualifying event for intermediate and senior members to compete at State Fair as well as, intermediate and senior horse project members to compete at the annual 4-H Spring Classic. Contest details will be updated annually. Primer on Presentations

2024 Contest Details and Registration Link - March 6-8, 2024

2024 Cloverbud Presentation Opportunity

4-H Food Preparation

The Food Preparation contest is held in March or April annually and is open to enrolled 4-H members aged 9-19. This event gives 4-H members a chance to prepare a food item in front of a judge. 4-H-ers can demonstrate their knowledge of safety, time management, nutrition, table settings, and preparation. Contest details will be updated annually.

2024 Contest details - April 19-20, 2024

4-H Fashion Revue

Fashion Revue is held in April or May and is open to enrolled 4-H members aged 5-19. 4-H members can walk the runway and showcase their clothing, sewing, crocheting, and knitting projects. 4-H members are judged earlier in the day on their projects and then take to the stage for a free public viewing that evening. Contest details will be updated annually.

2024 Contest details - May 4, 2024

4-H Tablesetting Contest

The Table Setting Contest occurs during the week of the County Fair. It is open to all enrolled 4-H members ages 5–19. The contest is a fun way to learn how to:

• properly set a table
• plan nutritious meals
• express originality and creativity in choosing a theme
• present to the judge
• express knowledge of food, nutrition, and food safety

Participants provide one place setting, including table covering, dishes, glassware, silverware, centerpiece, and menu. Contest details will be updated annually.