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4-H State Contests

 

Family & Consumer Science (FCS) Contests


July 13, 2026
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

 

  • Who: Youth in grades 9-12
  • Cost: $50 - (cost includes lunch, awards, and rental space for contests)
  • Registration Open:  TBD
  • Location: USU Campus | Logan, UT

FCS Contests include:

  • Favorite Foods
  • FCS Demonstrations
  • FCS Presentations
  • FCS Skill-a-thon 
  • FCS Consumer Decision Making 
  • FCS Bowl
  • Fashion Review 

† The grand champion winner of this contest will advance to compete at the National level in Texas.

For questions about FCS Contests, contact Meggan: meggan.schulze@usu.edu

Public Speaking Contests


July 13, 2026
9:00 a.m.—1:00 p.m.

 

  • Who: Youth in grades 9-12
  • Cost: $50 - (cost includes lunch, awards, and rental space for contests)
  • Registration Open:  TBD
  • Location: USU Campus | Logan, UT


Public Speaking Contests include:

  • Prepared Public Speaking
  • Impromptu Speaking
  • World of Work

† The grand champion winner of this contest will advance to compete at the National level in Denver.

For questions about Public Speaking Contests, contact Kelsey kelsey.romney@usu.edu

Horse & Livestock Contests


July 19-20, 2026

 

  • Who: Intermediate & Senior youth
  • Cost: TBD
  • Location: TBD

For intermediate and senior participants interested in competing on a regional team at the State Horse and Livestock Classics (June 19–20), the next step is to register. You can find the event in Zsuite labeled '2026 Southern Region Horse/Livestock Classic Teams' or '2026 Northern Region Horse/Livestock Classic Teams'.

Full details are available on page 18 of the Horse & Livestock Contest Guidebook.

***The highest-ranking individual in each contest will serve as team captain and is responsible for identifying a team coach. Coaches must complete a brief application and approval process.

If you are the top individual and do not wish to participate on a regional team, let Jessie Hadfield know so they can move to the next eligible participant.

For questions about Horse or Livestock Contests, contact Jessie jessie.hadfield@usu.edu

 

NOTE: Utah 4-H Cooking Challenge will be held at the Utah State Fair.

 


Contest Details








QUESTIONS?

For FCS Contests, contact: Meggan, meggan.schulze@usu.edu

For Horse or Livestock Contests, contact:
Jessie,
 jessie.hadfield@usu.edu 

For Speech Contests, contact:
Kelsey,
 kelsey.romney@usu.edu

 


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