The 4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest is a fun competition for 4‐H members who have a flock of chickens that are currently laying eggs. As part of the program, youth will submit  eggs in up to two different categories, which will then be judged for uniformity, and exterior and interior quality. Participants will also complete a supplemental project  (based on their age) which will be counted as part of their final score. All participants who complete the project will receive an “Eggs-Cellent Eggs” t-shirt.  Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each competitive (8yr old and up) category. Cloverbuds will receive medals. To register for the contest please visit this link: the deadline to register for this contest is July 31st. 

To register for the contest please visit this link below that will take you to a google form. https://go.ncsu.edu/2026eggcontestregistration

Please take note of the important dates for this contest. 

** IMPORTANT DATES to remember:

July 31 - Registration Ends

August 4 at 6pm - Initial Training via zoom - Zoom link will be sent before the training

August 18 - Egg-citing, In Depth Egg Training- Zoom link will be sent before the training

August 21 - Registration fee is due to the Hoke County Office

September 16 - Eggs & supplemental portion submissions due 

September 29 at 6:00 pm - Winners announced on Zoom

****ALL Dates Subject to Change****

If you would like more information about the Egg-Cellent Egg contest before you register please join the Currituck County 4-H staff for an informational workshop. This workshop will be held on July 23rd  at 5:30pm. 4-H staff will outline the contest and rules, registration procedures, mandatory (online) training sessions, and highlight and explain the supplemental project that must be completed as part of the contest.

 To register for this workshop please visit this link https://2026eggcontestinfomeeting.eventbrite.com  This contest is open to fully enrolled NC 4-Hers.  If you have not already enrolled your child in NC 4-H for the 2026 program year, please visit this link  https://v2.4honline.com and complete the 4-H online registration. Registering for this workshop does not register you for the Egg-Cellent Egg contest. 

For more information or if you need accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Stephanie Minton at (252) 232-2262 or by email at stephanie_minton@ncsu.edu no later than 10 business days before the program date.