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Minnesota 4-H Poultry Prince & Princess Contest

A scholarship program of Minnesota 4-H and Gold'n Plump

winners

2012 Poultry Prince & Princess
August Otto & Eleni Solberg

How Can I Participate?

Who can attend?

The Minnesota 4-H Poultry Prince and Princess Contest at the Minnesota State Fair is an exciting opportunity for 4-H youth to be recognized for their poultry knowledge, experience, leadership and confidence. To enter, you must be:

  • Participate in the 4-H Poultry Interview/Quiz/Showmanship
  • Participate in the 4-H Chicken BBQ Contest
  • Completed 9th grade

If you meet all three criteria, you may have a chance at being the 2013 Poultry Prince or Princess!

What if I'm selected?

We invite all MN 4-H poultry members to participate in the third annual Poultry Prince and Princess Contest: A Scholarship Program of Minnesota 4-H and Gold'n Plump for the chance to:

  • Earn a $1,000 scholarship
  • Serve as the official Poultry Prince or Princess Ambassador
  • Develop networking and presentation skills
  • Gain exposure through media opportunities
  • Receive event photos and video
  • Pose for and receive a commemorative painted portrait

2013 4-H Poultry Prince and Princess Contest Schedule:

Eligibility: Take part in 4-H Poultry Showmanship and 4-H Chicken BBQ contests. Both are mandatory for you to qualify for the final Q&A Stage Presence round. Participating in the Judging Contest is optional, but can earn you more qualifying points.
Below is a breakdown of the required events for this year's contest:

  1. 4-H Poultry Interview/Quiz/Show/Showmanship (Thursday, August 22) - Sheep & Poultry Barn
  2. Optional Poultry Judging Contest (Friday, August 23) - Sheep & Poultry Barn
  3. Chicken BBQ Contest (Saturday, August 24)
  4. 4-H Q&A/Stage Presence (Sunday, August 25) - Sheep & Poultry Barn

On Saturday, August 24, the top three male and three female contestants from the first two categories will be invited back to compete in the August 25 Q&A/Stage Presence. The fourth annual 4-H Poultry Prince and Princess will be crowned immediately following the third round.

To enter you must fill out the online entry questionnaire (see below for more info) by 10 am on Friday, August 23, 2013. Link will be activitivated June 30, 2013.

Registration: To learn more details about the 2013 contest, please see the flyer below. To register, complete the online entry questionaire. If you do not have access to the internet to complete your application, you can either use a computer at your local extension office (call first to schedule an appointment) or complete it at the State Fair. You will find the application will ask questions about your involvement in 4-H activities and why you are interested in competing in the Poultry Prince and Princess Contest. Each response carries a maximum of 75 words. If you go over this amount, the characters beyond this limit will be deleted. This format assures continuity in all applications.

2013 Information: Coming Soon

  • 2013 4-H Poultry Prince and Princess Flyer
  • Informational Memo
  • Entry Questionaire
  • Scorecard posted
  • Stage Presence Sample Questions and Categories
  • ONLINE Entry Questionnaire - COMING JUNE 30, 2013 -Use this link to complete the online 2013 Entry Questionnaire. Before you submit your completed application, use your browser's print feature to print your completed submission for your records.
  • Official 2013 Poultry Prince Contest Rules

  • Official 2013 Poultry Princess Contest Rules

Contact

Brad Rugg
4-H Program Director
ruggx002@umn.edu
1-800-444-4238 (ext. 775)

Karen Nelson
nelso367@umn.edu
1-800-444-4238 (ext. 222)