This year, there is a state-wide Egg-Cellent Egg Contest for 4-H'ers! This contest is open to youths ages 5-18 (as of January 1). To participate, the child must be enrolled in 4-H Online. Please read all of the information below before registering!
This program is for 4-H members in participating counties with a flock of chickens that are currently laying eggs. Participants may submit up to 2 sets of half dozen (6) eggs in different categories, which will be judged for uniformity, exterior and interior quality.
Training participation via Zoom and other supplemental submissions will be required to complete the program. 4-H'ers will learn more about egg production and compete against other members in the participating region.
All participants that successfully complete the project will receive a t-shirt and ribbon (either participation or placing ribbon).
Click to view the the contest planning guide with all specific details.
Registration deadline is July 31, 2026.
Click to register for the 2026 4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest. More details are also at the registration link.
The registration fee is $15 per youth. Please make checks or money orders payable to Scotland County 4-H and send your check or money order to:
Scotland County 4-H
Attn: Cathy James
231 E. Cronly Street, Suite 800
Laurinburg, NC 28352
If your child has Cloverbucks, we can use those (email Mrs. Laura to look up your child's Cloverbucks total).
Eggs are due to the N.C. Cooperative Extension, Rowan County Center office between 8 am and 12 pm on Tuesday, September 15. We will then make sure they get to Raleigh for judging.
**This date/time is subject to change slightly. You will be notified closer to the due date with any changes.
All resources and supplemental parts and anything else the participants need to know will be shared with those who register.
-Initial Training is August 4 via Zoom - this is mandatory for all participants to either join the live Zoom or watch the recording and tell their agent they watched the recording. Meeting zoom link should be sent the day before the training to the participants.
-In-Depth Training is August 18 on Zoom - this training is also mandatory and kids can either join live or watch the recording and let their agent know they watched it. Meeting zoom link should be sent the day before the training to the participants.
-Supplemental submission due by September 16.
-Winners Announced via Zoom on September 29.
If you have questions, please contact 4-H Agent Laura Allen at 704-216-8970 or laura_allen@ncsu.edu.
