Favorite Foods – Foods Judging Contest

March 1, 2014 10am to 2pm
Sussex Technical High School
Announcement of Winners: 1pm (time approximate)

The Favorite Foods Contest is open to all 4-H members currently taking a foods, food preservation, or Exploring 4-H project. Participants select a category to enter:
• Breads, Meat or Main Dish, Fruits or Vegetables, Dessert (Beginner, Junior, Senior)
• Appetizers, Hors d’oeuvres, or Soups (Beginner, Junior, Senior)
• Special Diet (Juniors and Seniors Only)
• Cookies, Cupcakes, or Candy (Beginners Only)Contestants will also plan a menu to complement their selected dish.

Entry Forms for this contest are due to the 4-H Office by Monday, February 3 Cloverbud Entry Form
Member Entry Form (ages 8-19)
Favorite Foods Information Sheets are where you can find rules, recipe and menu tips, and more!
The forms can be found on the Sussex County website page: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/sussexforms/
Hard copies can be obtained from club leaders or the 4-H office.

On Saturday, March 1, participants will bring their prepared food item, place setting, centerpiece, etc. to the contest. Chairpersons will schedule a time for each 4-H participant to meet with a contest judge. Judges will ask questions about the recipe, menu, and prepared dish and then sample a taste of the foods entry.

After meeting with a judge, participants my test their knowledge in the Foods and Nutrition Judging Contest, make a craft, or visit the Kids Korner. There will also be opportunities for members to practice for upcoming 4-H judging contests such as Wood Science, Photography, Clothing and Textiles, and Wildlife. This is always a fun-filled and educational event!