4-H Favorite Foods Fall Festival 2026

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. 

View the event information packet. 

The theme is “Fall Flavors”

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!

More information coming soon!

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 Friday, October 23, 2026. Friends and family are welcome to attend with registered participants, no registration required. 4-H membership is required to participate but not required to visit and sample the foods. 

Event Information Packet (coming soon)

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

Notice - this is not an allergy-free event. Visitors and participants should be aware that foods being served may contain an allergen.