Lenoir County 4-H Favorite Foods Show 2024 and Achievement Night
(Updated: Nov. 4, 2024, 7:20 a.m.)
Come join us for the
Favorite Foods Show: Holiday Desserts Edition
and 4-H Achievement Night!
Registration is FREE and you do not have to have prior experience to participate!
Following the Favorite Foods Show, we will have Achievement Night to honor everything Lenoir County 4-H’ers and Adult Volunteers accomplished in 2024. Please share!
Registration is required for both Achievement Night and Favorite Foods Show by November 29, 2024. You do not have to participate in the Food Show to attend Achievement Night.
Register via Google Form at the links below. Registration via Google Form for Achievement Night will serve as your RSVP. Favorite Foods Show Participants will be awarded directly after competition during Achievement Night.
Parents: While we have record of your 4-H'ers accomplishments, we want to ensure we have not missed anything, so please fill out this registration form for your youth. Registration form must be filled out to have youth's awards available!
Volunteers: We want to thank and recognize you for all that you do for 4-H! Please fill out the registration form as your RSVP and let us know if you plan to bring any guests with you.
Please come to the office for a hard copy registration form should you need one or contact our office at 252-527-2191, MON-FRI 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
RULES & RESOURCES
Please review the Favorite Foods Show Handbook which will be key to your success at this year’s Favorite Foods Show!
The Favorite Foods Show is a cherished 4-H tradition that combines event planning, table setting, nutrition, and creativity. These steps will guide you through your preparation for this year’s show!
Step 1: Choose Your Favorite Holiday Sweet Treat
Select a dessert you love to make or eat. Write out a recipe with ingredients and instructions.
Step 2: Pick a Theme
Decide on an event theme—like a fancy holiday party or a family potluck. Consider the formality, which will influence your table setting (e.g., fine china for formal, colorful plasticware for casual).
Step 3: Set Your Table
Arrange your table according to your theme. Ensure you have the right plates, glasses, and utensils for each menu item. Include a tablecloth, centerpiece (optional), recipe card, and serving utensils.
Step 4: Competition Day
Prepare your dish at home and arrive early to set up at the Lenoir County Extension Office. Set up begins at 4:30 PM. Competition starts at 5:30 PM. Review the scorecard for judging criteria.
Important Tips:
Ensure your recipe card is visible and legible.
Make sure all elements (recipe card, setting, food) coordinate.
Choose a dish you’re comfortable discussing.
Keep food at the right temperature; no prep space is available.
Don’t forget to smile!
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CONTACT US
Contact 4-H Staff, Abbigail Wells or Joel Dixon, with questions or concerns by phone at 252-527-2191 or by email at abbarbe2@ncsu.edu or joel_dixon@ncsu.edu
