PASE/Life Challenge
June 20-21, 2024 at UNL East Campus
Each summer, over 500 4-H'ers convene at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus to test their skills in animal science and family and consumer sciences during PASE (Premier Animal Science Events) and Life Challenge. Teens compete in a variety of different contests including: livestock, meats and poultry judging, livestock skillathon, livestock quiz bowl, life challenges and clover challenge. While on campus, young people have the opportunity to take part in faculty-led workshops, campus tours, and special sessions by UNL recruiters.
Public Speaking Contests
March 9th, 2024 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Emerson @ 9:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: March 4th
Register here! http://go.unl.edu/registerdtcontestday
Please encourage your 4-Hers to prepare a speech this year. Registration deadline is March 4th, with the Thurston County 4-H Speech Contest being held March 9th,2024 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Emerson at 9:30 a.m.
Guide to Making Great Speeches (PDF 11 pages, 326KB)
How to Prepare a 4-H Radio Public Service Announcement (PSA)
Thurston County Public Speaking Registration
Regional and State Public Speaking Contest
Music Contest
March 9th, 2024 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Emerson @ 9:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: March 4th
Register Here! http://go.unl.edu/registerdtcontestday
Please encourage your 4-Hers to prepare a musical presentation this year. The contest will be held with the speech, presentation, and favorite foods contests on March 9, 2024 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Emerson at 9:30 AM.
Favorite Foods Revue Contest
March 9th, 2024 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Emerson @ 9:30 a.m.
Register here: http://go.unl.edu/registerdtcontestday
Registration deadline: March 4th
Get your silver shined up, the tablecloth pressed and test your favorite recipe. It's time to prepare for the Favorite Foods Revue Contest. The contest will be held on March 9, 2023 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Emerson at 9:30 AM. Select and prepare a favorite recipe, plan a menu which includes a favorite food and a theme to go with it. Write the menu and recipe on a 4" x 6" card. Prepare a centerpiece and a place setting for one, on a standard size card table (you must supply your own card table). The favorite food may be displayed as the whole product or as one serving. Tables should be in place 30 minutes prior to judging. This contest is divided into Novice, Junior, Intermediate and Senior divisions. This is subject to change based on the number of youth entering the contest, contest may be divided into Junior and Senior Divisions.
If you need help preparing for the contest, take a look at one or both of the following documents:
Preparing for Favorite Foods Day Contest (PDF 8 pages, 67KB)
Favorite Foods Revue (PDF 15 pages, 306KB)
Presentation Contest
March 9th, 2024 at St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Emerson @ 9:30 a.m.
Registration deadline: March 4th
Register here: http://go.unl.edu/registerdtcontestday
The 2024 Presentation Contest will be held in conjunction with the Speech, PSA, Music, Presentations, and Favorite Foods contests on Saturday, March 9th at 9:30 a.m. at St. Lukes Lutheran Church of Emerson. All 4-H members are encouraged to prepare a presentation this year at the contest. This is an excellent activity to showcase your talents. You can visit the UNL website for manuals, resources with tips, and scoresheets. State Presentation Contest information is also on the UNL website.