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Florida 4-H

Florida 4-H

2022 Regional & State Championship 4-H Tailgating Contest

The purpose of this contest is to promote the use of animal protein in the diet by teaching the art and science of safely preparing beef, pork, poultry, and seafood in an outdoor setting. Investment in this activity will provide 4-H youth with life skills, including decision making, healthy lifestyle choices, and communication.

To learn more about this contest click here: Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest Handbook

Resources

Video Resources

4-H Grilling Introduction

4-H Cookout Fire Safety

4-H Cookout Food Safety

4-H Cookout Grilling

District Contest Information

Registration will open 4/15/2022 for all district contests. Please check with your local 4-H Professional for more information.

Northwest District Contest
- When: Saturday, July 30, 2022 – Registration/grill setup will be from 9:15 am CDT to 10 am with grills starting at 10:15 am CDT
- Where: Washington County Agricultural Center, 1424 Jackson Ave, Chipley, FL 32428
- Counties: BBay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, Washington.
- Coordinators: Mark Mauldin, mdm83@ufl.edu, & Brian Estevez, bestevez@ufl.edu
Speak with your county 4-H Agent or Professional to get registered.

Registration is open in 4-H Online from April 21 to July 15.

Northeast District Contest
- When: Saturday, July 16, 2022 - Registration/Grill set up will be from 9:15 am to 10 am with grills starting at 10:15 am EDT
- Where: Gainesville- Animal Sciences Horse Teaching Unit, 1934 SW 63rd Ave, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Counties: Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Dixie, Duval, Flagler, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Taylor, Union
- Coordinators: Chad Carr, chadcarr@ufl.edu
Speak with your county 4-H Agent or Professional to get registered.

Registration is open in 4-H Online from April 21 to July 1.

Central District Contest
- When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 - Registration/Grill set up will be from 9 am to 9:45 am with grills starting at 10 am
- Where: Pasco County Fairgrounds: 36702 State Road 52, Dade City, FL 33525
- Counties: Brevard, Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Manatee, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, Volusia
- Coordinators: Shayla Reighter mailto:shay0815@ufl.edu and Laura Bennett laurahbennett@ufl.edu
Speak with your county 4-H Agent or Professional to get registered.

Registration is open in 4-H Online from April 21 to June 15.

South District Contest
- When: Saturday, August 13, 2022 – Registration/grill set up will be from 9:00 am to 10:00 am with grills starting at 10:30 am EDT
- Where: LaBelle Rodeo Grounds, 20 Veterans Way, LaBelle FL 33935
- Counties: Broward, Charlotte, Collier, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Lee, Martin, Miami Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, St. Lucie
- Coordinator: Sonja Crawford, sycr@ufl.edu
Speak with your county 4-H Agent or Professional to get registered.

Registration is open in 4-H Online from April 21 to August 1.

State Contest
- When: Saturday, October 1, 2022 - Registration/Grill set up will be from 8 am to 8:45 am with grills to be started at 9 am EDT
  - **Postponed to November 5, 2022 due to Hurricane Ian.**
- Where: NEW LOCATION– Animal Sciences Beef Teaching Unit, 3721 SW 23^rd Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608
- Coordinators: Chad Carr, Brian Estevez, Sonja Crawford
- UF Game Day (UF vs Eastern Washington)
  - Purchase tickets HERE
Speak with your county 4-H Agent or Professional to get registered.

Registration is open in 4-H Online from June 19 to September 15.

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