LYNN COUNTY 4-H

Food Show

REGISTRATION

Click here to enroll in 4-H.
YOU MUST BE ENROLLED IN 4-H TO SIGN UP! PLEASE ENROLL ASAP!

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Click here to sign up to participate in the Food Show.
DEADLINE TO SIGN UP: Monday, September 29, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

DATES TO REMEMBER

COUNTY CONTEST INFORMATION

Saturday, October 11 or Sunday, October 12, 2025

Time: TBD

Location: TBD

Specific information is dependent on those who sign up to do food show.

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AGE GROUPS

Clover Kids--Kindergarten-2nd grade

Junior--grades 3-5

Intermediate--grades 6-8

Senior--grades 9-12

This is an individual contest.

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CONTEST FEES

There are no contest fees for the Lynn County Food Show.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

1st and 2nd places in each category in each age group will advance to the District 2 Food Show on November 4th.
The county food show will be conducted like the District Food Show. Please see the information below.

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CLOVER KIDS

We encourage our Clover Kids to participate in this contest!

They will not be judged, but will be given the opportunity to have an interview with a judge. This is to introduce our Clovers to the interview experience so that it is easier when they get to be 4-H'ers.
Recipes do not need to fit in a certain category or theme.
Examples of interview questions will be emailed to those who sign up.
Clover Kids do not compete beyond the county level.

DISTRICT CONTEST INFORMATION

Monday, November 3, 2025

First Baptist Church
2201 Broadway

Lubbock, TX 79401

Check-In: 8:30 AM
Contest Begins: 9:00 AM
Awards Assembly: 11:30 AM (tentatively)

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AGE GROUPS

Junior--grades 3-5

Intermediate--grades 6-8

Senior--grades 9-12

This is an individual contest.

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CONTEST FEES

$15 per person

If you sold 10 or more raffle tickets in 2025 or are a first-year 4-H'er, then your fees are covered by the Lynn County Adult Leaders Association. If you register for the contest but do not end up competing, then you will be responsible for reimbursing your entry fee and will receive an invoice from Lynn County 4-H.
If you did not sell raffle tickets, then you will be responsible for paying your entry fee. You will receive an invoice from Lynn County 4-H. If you end up not competing, then you are still responsible for paying the entry fee. Those fees are not returned once registration has been completed.
Invoices will be sent through Square.
Payments may be made via
1. cash
2. check, made out to Lynn 4-H Adult Leaders
3. Vemno: @lynncounty4-h
4. Credit Card: through Square, will incur a 4% service fee
Please ignore any invoices/requests for payment that come from anyone other than Lynn County 4-H.

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IMPORTANT LINKS

2025-26 District 2 Food Show Letter
2025-26 District 2 Food Show Participant Guide
District 2 Food Show Website
2025-26 Texas 4-H Food Show Rules & Guidelines
Junior Scorecard
Intermediate Scorecard
Senior Scorecard
Junior Interview Script
Intermediate Interview Script

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INFORMATION

PLEASE REFER TO THE PARTICIPANT GUIDE!!!
Recipes should fit in this year's theme, Food Truck Favorites.
Categories: Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish, and Healthy Dessert.
Recipes should fit in one of the categories.
If you need any kind of accommodations to compete in this contest, please email Kaci no later than October 1.
If you need a specific judging time, please email Kaci no later than October 1. Requests made after that date will be not honored.
Any 4-H'er can compete in Consumer Decision Making that day.
All recipes will be compiled into a Food Show Recipe Booklet, which will be available to purchase for $5.00. Proceeds benefit the District 2 EXCELL program.
SENIORS ONLY--the first places in each category advance to the Texas 4-H Food Show held during Roundup in June at College Station.
4-H'ers competing will be excused from school on Monday, November 3. The Extension Office will notify the school.
The Extension Office will also check grades to make sure all participants are eligible according to UIL rules.

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DISTRICT COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITY

There will be a Community Service Fair held in conjunction with both contests. Information to come!

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EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS & DISPLAYS

Any 4-H'er is invited to set up a Food & Nutrition-related educational exhibit/display, whether they participate in the Food Show or not.
These can be individual, group, or county entries.
Each exhibitor must provide a table or easel. Card tables are great!
Displays will not be judged. This is a DISTRICT LEADERSHIP opportunity!
There is no fee to have an exhibit.
Applications are due by Friday, October 24, 2025. Click here to apply.

TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP CONTEST INFORMATION

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

College Station

Times to be announced

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AGE GROUP & QUALIFIER

Senior--grades 9-12

1st place winners at District 2 Food Show

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CONTEST FEES

Dependent on Roundup Registration. See the Texas 4-H Roundup page for information.

If you sold 10 or more raffle tickets in 2025 or are a first-year 4-H'er, then your fees are covered by the Lynn County Adult Leaders Association. If you register for the contest but do not end up competing, then you will be responsible for reimbursing your entry fee and will receive an invoice from Lynn County 4-H.
If you did not sell raffle tickets, then you will be responsible for paying your entry fee. You will receive an invoice from Lynn County 4-H. If you end up not competing, then you are still responsible for paying the entry fee. Those fees are not returned once registration has been completed.
Invoices will be sent through Square.
Payments may be made via
1. cash
2. check, made out to Lynn 4-H Adult Leaders
3. Vemno: @lynncounty4-h
4. Credit Card: through Square, will incur a 4% service fee
Please ignore any invoices/requests for payment that come from anyone other than Lynn County 4-H.

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IMPORTANT LINKS

2025-26 Texas 4-H Food Show Rules & Guidelines
2025-26 Texas 4-H Roundup Guide

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INFORMATION

If you need any kind of accommodations to compete in this contest, please email Kaci no later than April 15.

FOOD SHOW INFORMATION

THEME

Food Truck Favorites
Get ready to fire up your creativity and cooking skills for the Texas 4-H Food Show, featuring the exciting theme “Food Truck Favorites!” From gourmet tacos to sizzling stir-fries and mouthwatering health-inspired desserts, food trucks bring bold flavors and innovative dishes to the streets—now it’s your turn to bring that energy to the kitchen! Participants will showcase their culinary talents by preparing dishes inspired by popular food truck fare. Whether it’s a globally inspired street food dish, a classic American favorite with a twist, or a fusion creation all your own, this competition challenges 4-H members to explore diverse flavors, unique ingredients, and creative presentation. This event is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about meal planning, nutrition, budgeting, and the science behind food preparation—all while having fun and competing alongside fellow 4-H members. So, grab your aprons and get ready to cook up some delicious street-style eats that would make any food truck proud! Let’s hit the road and serve up some Food Truck Favorites!

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