You must be an active member of NCC 4-H to participate. 

Interested in joining? Contact your county 4-H Office:

Sussex: 302-856-7303

Kent: 302-730-4000

New Castle: 302-831-8965

The 4-H Favorite Foods contest is a contest open to all 4-H members currently taking any foods, bread, food preservation or Exploring 4-H project. The reasons for holding this activity are:

Increase knowledge of the importance of good nutrition and create an interest in improving food standards.

Help 4-H club members improve skills in food preparation and display.

Encourage originality, creativity, initiative and poise in the 4-H member.

Develop wholesome attitude, character and personality traits.

Member prepares dish at home and brings it and a place setting to the contest site.

Age divisions include

• Cloverbud: Ages 5-7 (note special requirements) 
• Junior: Ages 11-13 
• Beginner: Ages 8-10 
• Senior: Ages 14-19