The Food Challenge contest challenges teams of 4-H members to create a dish using only a predetermined set of ingredients. From these ingredients, team members must identify and prepare the dish, then make a presentation about it to the judges.
Contest Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Location: Maude Cobb Convention Center, 100 Grand Blvd., Longview
Contest Fee:
- $25 per contestant
- $50 per contestant (late fee)
Registration via 4HOnline:
- Regular Registration: October 15, 2025 – December 15, 2025
- Late Registration: December 16 – 19, 2025
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