About State Contests

State contests are designed to provide educational and state level competitive events to Montana 4-H'ers age 14 years and older.Most state contests take place and are recognized at Montana 4-H Congress each year.

Register for State Contests

If you wish to participate in a state contest, contact your MSU Extension office for county or reservation specific deadlines for qualifying event and county specific participation rules. Contests will take place during Montana 4-H Congress event.

Find county or reservation

 

When

TBD

Where

MSU Campus

Fees

N/A see 4-H Congress

 

Eligibility

  • Youth must be 14 years or older. 13 year olds attending Montana 4-H Congress are able to participate in contests , but are not eligible for award trips

Montana 4-H Congress Contests

The following contest will take place on Wednesday July 10, 2024 in conjunction with the Montana 4-H Congress event. Please review the contest guidelines for individual contest information. 

Career Communications
Demonstrations and/or Illustrated Talk
Fashion Revue
Gavel Games (Parliamentary Procedure)
Horse Judging
Horse Hippology (Horse Skill-a-Thon)
Livestock Judging
Public Speaking
Quilt Contest
Stir‐Up (foods)
Video

Montana 4-H Congress Participants that are 13 years of age are permitted to compete in the state contest at the discretion of the County. However, they may not be eligible for an award trip due to age requirements set by the national/regional event. They do not lose their eligibility and can compete in future years to again earn eligibility for a national award trip.