Department F, Division 500 – Favorite Food Contest
Date: July 2, 6pm - Location: First Presbyterian Church, Lyons
Select and prepare a favorite recipe from scratch. Cannot be made from a mix unless the recipe is modified to create a new product. (Doesn't have to be from project books but should relate to learnings in project). Include recipe for favorite food.
Plan a menu including the favorite food. Recipe and menu should be on a 4"x6" card completed by 4-H member themselves.
Prepare a centerpiece and place setting for one on a card table or can use part of a large round table at the contest site.
Display in place 15 minutes before time requested, so judging may begin promptly.
The favorite food may be displayed as the whole product or as one serving.
Parents and leaders may assist carrying in articles for display to the registration table. 4‑Hers are to set up display themselves in the contest area. This will be strictly enforced.
There will be a Senior, Intermediate, Junior and Clover Kid Division.
Each contestant will be interviewed by the judge for about five minutes. Questions will cover food preparation, menu planning, nutrition, meal management, table setting and favorite food.
*F500930 – 4-H Favorite Food Individual, Clover Kid Division (5-7 years old)
*F500931 - 4-H Favorite Food Individual, Junior Division (8-10 years old)
*F500932 – 4-H Favorite Food Individual, Intermediate Division (11-13 years old)
*F500933 – 4-H Favorite Food Individual, Senior Division (14 + years old)
*F500934 – 4-H Favorite Food Team- 2 members, if not in the same age division, will compete in the advanced age division.