Rockingham & Strafford County 4-H 2026 Favorite Foods Festival

Use your creativity and love of food to plan and prepare food dishes and cook up something delicious in the fun of friendly competition!

All levels of cooking, baking, and creating are encouraged to participate in this annual Healthy Living event. Festival participants will demonstrate the ability to prepare food, share their knowledge of basic nutrition, and display food items attractively. All are welcome to attend this fun family event. 

The theme of the 2026’s FFF is “USA 250”

What you can enter this year:

Create your favorite food and then those attending the event will sample each dish and vote for a People’s Choice Award!

Colonial Recipes: A Fun Taste of the Past Cooking colonial recipes is like time-travel through food—simple ingredients, creative techniques, and flavors that connect us to history. It’s fun to try them because you get to experience how people cooked centuries ago, while adding your own modern twist.

Get creative and compose an outstanding place setting.

Create your favorite food and then share with us how you created your delicious dish.

Registration

Registration is required! Please register for this event via Zsuites by Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Friends and family are welcome to attend with registered participants, no registration required.

Event Information Packet

Please review the information packet prior to registering. Information packet includes:

• All Challenge guidelines and criteria
• Required food information form
• Nutrition information study guide
• Guide to table setting
• Food safety tips