Event Dates: Friday, May 1 – Saturday, May 2, 2026
Location: Panola College, 1109 W Panola Street, Carthage
Contestant Orientation
- Tune-in for an overview of the Come Alive in D5 event. Have your questions answered regarding logistics, where to be for each contest, etc.
- A recording of the program will be emailed on April 17, 2026 to county agents and registered contestants
- The program will be posted on the District 5 Facebook page and website.
District Deadlines
- Regular registration is open from February 10 – April 1, 2026
- Late registration – April 2-7, 2026 (late fees apply)
Cost
- State qualifying contests – $25 per contestant per entry, $50 late fee
- All other contests – $15 per contestant per entry, $30 late fee
- The general refund policy for 4HOnline is that no refunds are provided to a 4-H member or family once the registration is approved. In extreme circumstances, such as a death in the immediate family, severe illness/accident, or cancellation of an event, refunds will be provided, less any expenses already incurred by the event.
Schedule of Events
- A detailed schedule with time/room locations for each contest will be released in early April. The day and approximate time frame that the contests will be held is noted below:
| Friday, May 1 | Saturday, May 2 |
| Check-in Desk Opens at 8:30 am | Check-in Desk Opens at 8:30 am |
| Contests begin at 9:00 am Public Speaking Ag Product ID Horticulture ID Photography Judging Floral Designs Livestock Quiz Bowl Horse Quiz Bowl | Contests begin at 9:00 am Lego Imagineering Consumer Decision Making FCH Quiz Bowl 4-H Fun Spot – opens at 9:00 am Storyboard, Textile Creations and Photography displays open Adult Workshop 1 – 10:00 am – Practice Gym Contests begin at 10:00 am Duds to Dazzle Robotics |
| Drop & Go entries due by 10:00 am Storyboard – Juniors & Intermediates Fabric & Textile Creations Contest begins at 10:30 am Talent Showcase Contest begins at 1:00 pm Educational Presentations | Contest begins at 1:00 pm Fashion Show Interviews Adult Workshop 2 – 1:15 pm – Practice Gym 4-H Fun Spot – closes at 2:30 pm |
| Awards Ceremony ~ 4:00 pm | Fashion Show and Awards Ceremony ~ 3:00 pm |
Awards and Prizes
- 1st – 3rd places will be presented a rosette and a prize to be selected by the committee for state qualifying contests.
- Invitational, District 5, Come and Go, Drop and Go, and all photography contests are ribbon shows and youth placing 1st-3rd will be presented a ribbon one week after the contest by their county agent.
- Placings for Come Alive in D5 will also be published via email and the District 5 4-H website one week after this event. Information will also be released via judgingcard.com each evening after the award ceremony.
- Entry via 4HOnline gives permission to the District office to use the participant’s name and/or photograph as needed for marketing and promotion purposes.
4-H Fun Spot
Stop by the youth and adult activity 4-H Fun Spot from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm on Saturday to join in a 4-H activity, explore new projects or contests, or engage in a learning workshop.
Bring your friends to Come Alive in D5 as the 4-H Fun Spot is open to all 4-H youth and parents. Entry fee is only one item for our community service project.
We will have friendly fun competition games, activities and more available all day. Check the schedule of activities – prizes for participation! Hosted by your Come Alive in D5 Steering Committee and D5 4-H Council Officer team.