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Attention all poultry enthusiasts! Currituck County 4-H is thrilled to announce the much-awaited Poultry Show, scheduled to take place on Friday October 3, 2025.  Mark your calendars and join us for an evening filled with feathered fun, friendly competition, and creative expression. Whether you're a seasoned poultry expert or a budding artist, the Currituck County 4-H Poultry Show welcomes participants of all ages and backgrounds. This year's show will feature an array of exciting activities and competitions for youth of all ages, highlighting the beauty and diversity of poultry.

Bird Divisions:

• • 1: Standard Laying Hens: Showcase your favorite hen of any breed
  • 2: Bantam Hens: Bring forth your prized Bantam hen
  • 3: Roosters: Any breed, standard or Bantam

Educational Contests:

Educational Poster Contest: Participants are invited to create captivating posters on poultry-related content, educating and inspiring others about the fascinating world of poultry. Posters should be on standard-sized poster paper.

Expressive Art Contest: Let your creativity soar by submitting a photo, drawing, or painting. From whimsical sketches to stunning photographs, express your artistic vision and love for poultry.

Youth can showcase one bird in each division and submit one entry each in the Expressive Arts Contest and the Educational Poster Contest.

Age Categories:

• Cloverbud (5-7 years)
• Junior (8-10 years)
• Intermediate (11-13 years)
• Senior (14-18 years)

To register for the 2025 Poultry Show complete the online registration form at 2025 Poultry Show Registration . All youth participants for this event must be fully enrolled in NC 4-H for the 2025 Program year. This can be completed at 4honline.comCurrituck 4-H is here to help you prepare for the big day! We're hosting workshops to ensure you're ready to shine. In addition to the information here, this article expands on the benefits of poultry programs for youth. 4-H Poultry Projects: A Great Learning Experience | N.C. Cooperative Extension.

• Showmanship Tips, Tricks, and Techniques: Perfect your showmanship skills with the help of our guest speaker and poultry judge Kelsey Lichtenwalner on September 11 starting at 6:00pm. Registration information for Poultry Showmanship

For more information on Poultry Program activities please contact Stephanie Minton at slminton@ncsu.edu or by calling 252-232-2262. Visit The Currituck County Center to get up to date information about poultry programs being offered by Currituck County 4-H and  N.C. Cooperative Extension.