Saturday, January 17th

Contest starts at 2:00 p.m.

This event will be conducted in person at the Grayson County Courthouse Assembly Room

Food Show Guidelines – NEW REQUIREMENTS!
Grayson County 4-H will follow the District IV 4-H Food Show Guidelines

Note – There are differences for each grade division, so make sure to look at the correct Food Show Memo

Food Show Sample Interview Questions and Score Sheets
Junior Division
Intermediate Division
Senior Division

2026 Grayson County 4-H Food Show Registration Form

The Grayson County 4-H Food Show will be held on Saturday, January 17th starting at 2:00 pm. Participants will receive specific information once registration closes on check-in time for their division and category.
This is an individual opportunity for 4-H youth to showcase their skill and knowledge within the Food and Nutrition Project.
4-H members must select their category prior to entry and submit a copy of the recipe. This year’s Food Show theme is “Food Truck Favorites”.
There is no cost for Grayson County 4-H members to enter the Food Show, but participants must be active 4-H members and academically eligible.
Participants will only be judged against 4-H members from their grade division and category for placing, since this is a qualifying event for district. Contestants need to be familiar with the new contest guidelines prior to enter.
Registration will close on Thursday, January 15th for this event.
Contestant Information
Name of Contestant*
Current 4-H Grade Division*
Grayson County 4-H Club?*
Select One.
Number of Years Project*
Please enter a number from 1 to 10.
Parent/ Guardian Name*
Parent/ Guardian's Phone Number*
Parent/Guardian's Email*
Category and Recipe - Select One
Appetizer
Traditionally an appetizer is a small dish or food that is eaten prior to the main course. When selecting recipes for this category, contestants should consider foods that are lower in fat, sodium, and calories so as to not ruin one’s appetite.
Main Dish
The main dish is usually the heaviest, heartiest, and most substantial dish in a meal. In a meal consisting of several courses, the main dish is served during the main course and is the featured dish of the meal. The key ingredient is usually meat or another protein food, but they may contain other foods.
Side Dishes
Side dishes are foods that are usually served along with a main dish or as accompaniments to the main course. Suggested dishes may include salads, cooked vegetables, cooked fruit, pasta or rice dishes, and/or combination vegetable dishes.
Healthy Desserts
Healthy can still mean delicious when it comes to desserts. Dishes in this category should be served at the end of the meal or for special occasions. Contestants should modify traditional recipes with healthy substitutions and consider MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines when selecting recipes for this category.
Junior Food Show Category Selection*
Intermediate Food Show Category Selection*
Senior Food Show Category Selection*
Recipe Name*
Ingredients List*
Type one item per line
Recipe Preparation Instructions*
Use only 10 or 12 point font in Times New Roman
Project Experiences
Project Goals*
Provide at least 6 project goals explaining what you want to learn in food and nutrition this year. (Bullet point preferred.)
Summarize Project Experiences*
Describe some of the things you did and/or learned in the food and nutrition project
Leadership Project Experiences*
Did you do anything to help or lead another person in the food and nutrition project? If so, please explain.
Community Service Project Experiences*
Did you do anything (food project related) to help people besides 4-H members? If so, please explain.
What knowledge/skills have you gained in the Food and Nutrition Project?*
Do you like your recipe? Would you make it again?*
What are your favorite things in the food and nutrition project?*
Acknowledgment of Academic Eligbilty*
I, the 4-H contestant, understand the Texas 4-H Program follows the "No Pass, No Play" policy set forth by the Texas Education Agency. All entries will be reviewed for academic eligibility for participation.
I certify the above information to be true and correct, and completed during the current project year.
Yes, I acknowledge this policy.

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2026 Grayson County 4-H Food Show Registration

Saturday, January 17th

Contest starts at 2:00 p.m.

This event will be conducted in person at the Grayson County Courthouse Assembly Room

2026 Grayson County 4-H Food Show Registration Form

Contestant Information

Category and Recipe - Select One

Project Experiences

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