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Illinois 4-H State Food Challenge

Compete in teams to prepare a culinary creation for the judges before time runs out!

Who: Youth who have competed 6th grade up to youth who have just graduated 12th grade, in teams of 3-4. Prior Food Challenge participation or 4-H involvement is not required.
What: FREE! Timed, judged cooking competition with prizes for everyone! Lunch is provided.
Why: The Food Challenge is fun and exciting and provides important hands-on learning for youth about food safety, preparation, and nutrition.
When: 10am-2:30pm on Saturday, June 14th
Where: Macon County Extension Office on Richland Community College’s campus in Decatur: 3351 N President Howard Brown Blvd, Decatur, IL 62521
How: Each participant must register here by June 6th at midnight. Registration will ask for participants to indicate their team name and adult “coach”. Event information and required forms are included in registration.

More Questions? Email Natalie Bradley at nbradley@illinois.edu with questions and accommodation requests.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact: Natalie Bradley