2026 Special Foods Day Results
Cherry County Cupcake War & Special Foods Results
There was a total of 13 participants in the Cherry County 4-H Cupcake War and Special Foods Contest that was held June 9, 2026, with Shalee Arendt & Hannah Beel as the judges. Youths between the ages 5-18 participating in cupcake decorating, complete with a creatively designed tablescape. A menu/table setting class option was available for participants not wishing to bake/cook. Special Foods contestants were required to cook a recipe item in front of the judge with a maximum time allowance of 90 minutes. They also had to design a menu and a table setting and they plated their recipe. In addition, contestants in Special Foods were required to complete a personal MyPlate assessment and answer basic nutrition questions in an interview with the judge. Food safety is also a major component of this well-rounded competition. If contestants are 11 years old or older, and have competed at least three years, they are required to compete in the “advanced” level with a challenge ingredient. This year’s advanced ingredient was potato.
RESULTS:
Cupcake Wars
Clover Kids: James Cochran
Juniors: Champion – Marlie Burge; Reserve Champion – Kimber Burge; Blue – Jenessa Garwood & Kyndel Danielski
Intermediates: Champion – Claire Arganbright; Reserve Champion – Sarah Burge; Blue – Tyson Cochran & Elyse Cochran
Seniors: Champion – Jenalee Garwood
Table Setting/Menu/Nutrition
Clover Kids: Phoebe Gordon, James Cochran, & Isa Foster
Juniors: Champion – Laramie Foster
Intermediate: Champion – Claire Arganbright
Special Foods
Junior Basic: Champion – Kimber Burge; Reserve Champion – Jenessa Garwood; Purple – Bristol Danielski, Marlie Burge, & Laramie Foster; Blue – Kyndel Danielski
Intermediate Basic: Champion – Sarah Burge
Intermediate Advanced: Champion – Elyse Cochran; Blue – Tyson Cochran
Senior Advanced: Champion – Jenalee Garwood