FCS Contests
FCS contests are designed to provide an opportunity for 4-H youth to showcase the knowledge and skills they have gained through participation in the 4-H program.
In order to prepare and qualify for the State Contest (4-H Classic) youth are required to participate in the County Contest.
FCS Bowl is a quiz bowl type competition where youth demonstrate their knowledge of family and consumer science related subject matter in a competitive setting where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail.
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (4-H Classic): Grades 6 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
State Contest (4-H Classic): Grades 6 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
The Cooking Challenge is an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their culinary knowledge and skills. Youth participants have 40 minutes to create a dish highlighting a specific ingredient and then present their dish to a panel of judges. 
The Consumer Decision Making contest provides an opportunity for youth to demonstrate deductive reasoning and public speaking skills as they evaluate various consumer products and explain their decisions. This competitive contest allows youth to learn and grow in a setting where friendliness and fairness prevail.County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (4-H Classic): Grades 6 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
State Contest (4-H Classic): Grades 6 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
The Fashion Revue contest provides an opportunity for youth to showcase a favorite fashion trend or an original or modified garment. Youth are judged on construction, modeling, and interview responses allowing youth to demonstrate sewing and public speaking skills.
In the Favorite Foods contest, contestants should be prepared to present and discuss their favorite food. Presentations include why its your favorite, where you got the recipe, any special techniques used to prepare it, history of the food, etc.
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (4-H Classic): Grades 6 - 12
No National Contest
County Contest: sign up here
The FCS Presentation contest provides an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their knowledge of family and consumer science related subject matter while improving their public speaking skills. This is a competitive contest where attitudes of friendliness and fairness prevail. It is an educational experience for participants and spectators, and showcases a variety of skills.
The FCS Skillathon is an overall contest that covers skills and knowledge gained by participating in all aspects of the Family Consumer Science project. The contest consists of identification, judging, and a life skills presentation.
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (4-H Classic): Grades 6 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
County Contest: Grades 3 - 12
State Contest (4-H Classic): Grades 6 - 12
National Contest (National Western Roundup): Grades 9 - 12
Click HERE for rules.
Study Resources: Coming soon!
County Contest: More information coming soon!
Utah 4-H Age Divisions are based on a child’s school grade.
- *Cloverbud 4-H Members Kindergarten through 2nd Grade
- *Junior 4-H Members 3rd through 5th Grade
- Intermediate 4-H Members 6th through 8th Grade
- Senior 4-H Members 9th through 12th Grade
Youth who are homeschooled will follow the Utah State Board of Education criteria for grade placement based on age and should enroll in the grade based upon the USBE criteria for their age as of September 1, 2020.
- *Cloverbud 4-H Members Ages 5 through 7
- *Junior 4-H Members Ages 8 through 10
- Intermediate 4-H Members Ages 11through 13
- Senior 4-H Members Ages 14 through 18
*Youth MUST be age 8 AND in 3rd grade to participate in large animal, shooting sports, and ATV projects and activities. Youth turning 8 AND in 3rd grade may participate after their 8th birthday during the 4-H year. Please note that youth must turn 8 by the ownership deadline (100 days prior to the show for cattle, 60 days prior to the show for sheep, goats, and hogs) to participate in the horse and livestock program.
