The Kansas 4-H Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) judging contest will be held at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson at the 4-H Encampment Building (Dillon Hall).
When: Second Saturday of Kansas State Fair
Who: Participants can only register as a team. Individuals are not permitted to enter this contest. Each team must have at least 2 members and no more than 4 members. Efforts will be made to accommodate participants in multiple State Fair 4-H events.
- Youth ages 9-13, as of January 1 of the current year, are eligible to participate in the Intermediate division.
- Youth ages 14-19 as of January 1 of the current year, are eligible to participate in the Senior Division.
Registration fee: An entry fee of $15 per team (2-4 people)
Registration Deadline: August 15
Contest Details:
There will be three components to the contest:
- Class judging and reasons for selected classes (Individual)
- A hands-on immersion activity (Team)
- A presentation inviting the team’s perspective in response to the situation presented on the day of competition. (This will be presented before a judge.)
For 2024: An optional skill-a-thon activity will be available for participants. Scores from this event will not be factored into the overall team score.
All cell phones and other communication devices must be turned off while participating in the contest. Spectators will not be allowed.
Awards: Rosettes will be presented to the top two teams in each age division. The first-place team in each age division will be eligible to take an educational FCS related trip, for reimbursement, up to $200. Additional prizes may be awarded.
Scores and contest winners will be shared at 3:30 p.m. in the Encampment Building Auditorium. Contest packets will be returned to teams after the results are announced or distributed through Centennial Hall to local units.