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Minnesota 4-H Poultry Prince & Princess Contest

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

2011 Poultry Prince & Princess
Amy Anderson & Brandon Severns

How Can I Participate?

Who can attend?

The new 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:

  • Participating in 4-H Poultry Interview/Quiz/Showmanship at 2011 Minnesota State Fair
  • Participating in the 4-H Chicken BBQ Contest at 2011 Minnesota State Fair
  • Completed grade 9 and up as of Thursday, August 25, 2011

If you meet all three requisite criteria, you may participate!

What if I'm selected?

We invite all MN 4-H poultry members to participate in the second 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

2011 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. Thursday, August 25 - Poultry Interview/Quiz/Showmanship (Poultry Barn)
  2. Saturday, August 27 - Chicken BBQ Contest (DNR Park Area)
  3. Sunday, August 28 at 12:00 pm - Q&A Stage Presence (Poultry Barn)

On Saturday, August 27, the top three male and three female contestants from the first two categories will be invited back to compete in the August 28 Q&A/Stage Presence. The second-ever 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 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 24, 2011.

Registration: To learn more details about the 2011 contest, please see the flyer below. To register, complete the online entry questionaire (when available). 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.

2012 Information Coming Soon

2011 Information:

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)


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