NC 4-H Congress Poultry Categories - Poultry 4-H & Youth

About NC 4-H Congress

The North Carolina 4-H Congress is an annual educational event sponsored by the 4-H Youth Development Department at N.C. State University and planned by the state 4-H Council.

Learn more about the Youth Congress. Potential NC 4-H Congress dates: Mon, Jul 20 - Fri, Jul 24, 2026.

4-H Poultry Presentations and Outdoor Cookery

Presentations and Outdoor Cookery have poultry components. Both events are held in conjunction with the NC 4-H Congress.

Egg Chef Challenge

sponsored by the North Carolina Egg AssociationParticipants will present a demonstration on the preparation of an egg dish. Demonstrations must include

Egg information
Steps in preparing the dish
A finished dish for sampling
Only the recipe and sample for the judges

Learn more about the Egg Chef Challenge. (New rules for 2026.)Review the scorecard.

Chicken Barbecue

sponsored by the North Carolina Poultry Federation

Participants will demonstrate barbecuing chicken using chicken thighs.

Demonstrations must include

2 lb Chicken Thighs
All prep and cooking in 2 hours

Learn more about the Chicken Barbecue National Contest.Review the Chicken Barbecue Cooking Skills Scoresheet, the Chicken Barbecue Sensory Evaluation Scoresheet, and the Chicken Barbecue Presentation Scoresheet.

Turkey Barbecue

sponsored by the North Carolina Poultry Federation

Participants will demonstrate barbecuing chicken using turkey burgers.

Demonstrations must include

2 lb ground turkey burger (ground turkey as is 85-90% lean; 75% by weight of the burger ingredients must consist of the ground turkey; only the patties are submitted, and no other hamburger toppings may be included; 1/4 pound (uncooked weight), with two (2) to be submitted for sensory evaluation
All prep and cooking in 2 hours

Learn more about the Turkey Barbecue National Contest.Review the Turkey Barbecue Cooking Skills Scoresheet, the Turkey Barbecue Sensory Evaluation Scoresheet, and the Turkey Barbecue Presentation Scoresheet.

Poultry Resources

American Egg Board - Find egg recipes, answers to FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), egg facts, egg nutrition information, and egg industry information.

North American Meat Institute - Find information on nutrition, diets, recipes, and other facts about poultry and meat production and consumption.

National Turkey Federation

The National Chicken Council

North Carolina Egg Association

North Carolina Poultry Federation

U.S. Poultry and Egg Association

For additional information, contact

Dr. Mary Fosnaught 4-H & Youth Development Extension Associate NC State Extension Prestage Department of Poultry Science Raleigh, NC 27695-7608

E-mail: mhfosnau@ncsu.edu
Phone: +1 919.515.5529

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Written By

Mary Fosnaught 4-H and Youth Development Extension Associate