08/25/2026
NEW FOR OHIO 4-H!
Ohio 4-H is excited to introduce the Chicken & Turkey Barbecue Contest for senior 4-H members ages 14β18!
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October 3, 2026
For our first year, participants will take part in a workshop in the morning and a mock contest in the afternoon to learn the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference contest format, understand scoring and expectations, improve food preparation techniques, and put their skills to the test.
π Represent Ohio at Nationals!
Following the 2026 program, one Chicken BBQ participant and one Turkey BBQ participant will be selected to represent Ohio at the National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference!
National Contest Dates: November 18-19, 2026
The day will include:
- Contest overview and barbecue demonstration
- Mock Chicken & Turkey BBQ Contest
- Judges discussion and feedback
- Winner announcement
Ready to fire up the grill and represent Ohio 4-H?
π Register here: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_56i4so0G5ljCJT0
Learn more about the contest and national rules:
π https://ohio4h.org/chicken-and-turkey-barbecue-contest