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Eligibility and

Age Divisions

Eligibility: Contestants must be enrolled and
actively participating as a 4-H member.

Age Divisions:
Senior Division: members must be in
grades 9th through the 12th for the
current school year.
Intermediate Division: Must be in
grades 6th through the 8th for the
current school year.
Junior Division: must be at least 8 years
of age and in grades 3rd through 5th for
the current school year.
Clover Kids: youth 5 years of age to 8
and not in the 3rd grade as of August
31st of the current school year. *** Please
note: Clover kids may participate in the
Parker County 4-H Food Show but are
not eligible to compete.***

CATEGORIES

Appetizer – Traditionally an Side Dishes – Side dishes are foods that
appetizer is a small dish or food that are usually served along with a main dish
is eaten prior to the main course. or as accompaniments to the main
When selecting recipes for this course. Suggested dishes may include
category, contestants should consider salads, cooked vegetables, cooked fruit,
foods that are lower in fat, sodium, pasta or rice dishes, and/or
and calories to not ruin one’s appetite. combination vegetable dishes.

Main Dish – The main dish is usually Healthy Desserts – Healthy can still
the heaviest, heartiest, and most mean delicious when it comes to
substantial dish in a meal. In a meal desserts. Dishes in this category should
consisting of several courses, the main be served at the end of the meal or for
dish is served during the main course special occasions. Contestants should
and is the featured dish of the meal. modify traditional recipes with healthy
The key ingredient is usually meat or substitutions and consider MyPlate and
another protein food, but they may Dietary Guidelines when selecting
contain other foods. recipes for this category.