04/11/2026
Quick! Get your team gathered & get entered for this fun event!
π¨π³ REGISTER TODAY! Save your teamβs spot for the 4-H Spring Food Showdown! π³π¨
Get ready to put your creativity, teamwork, and kitchen skills to the test! This is a fun, fast-paced contest you wonβt want to miss! π©βπ³π¨βπ³
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Contest Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026
π Location: Nowata County Fair Building (612 East Roxy, Nowata, OK)
β° Check-In: 2:00β2:30 PM
β° Judging Begins: 2:30 PM
π² Entry Fee: $20 per team (covers contest food supplies)
π Register Here: https://forms.office.com/r/J5Sx9YVFGX
β³ Deadline: April 22, 2026 at 11:30 PM
π₯ Age Divisions:
β’ Cloverbuds: Kβ2nd Grade
β’ Junior: 3rdβ7th Grade
β’ Senior: 8thβ12th Grade
π All participants must be enrolled 2025β2026 County 4-H members.
π₯ What to Expect:
β’ Teams of 2β3 members
β’ Mystery ingredients + access to a shared pantry
β’ Create a dish, present to judges, and show off your skills!
π Dress Code:
Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and hair coverings required (aprons or chef coats encouraged).
π§° Important Notes:
β’ Teams must bring their own supply box (see guidelines)
β’ No phones or outside resources allowed
β’ Be familiar with MyPlate, food safety, and kitchen skills
β’ Safe food handling is a MUST
π΄β¨ Gather your team, sharpen your skills, and get ready for a FUN and exciting showdown in the kitchen!
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