Currituck County 4-H Poultry Show

Currituck 4-H Poultry Show 

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)

All youth participants for this event must be fully enrolled in NC 4-H for the 2025 Program year. This can be completed at https://v2.4honline.com/

Currituck 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 at: https://2025poultryshowmanship.eventbrite.com

For more information on Poultry Program activities please contact Stephanie Minton at [email protected] or by calling 252-232-2262. Visit currituck.ces.ncsu.edu to get up to date information about poultry programs being offered by Currituck County 4-H and  NC Cooperative Extension.

4-H is North Carolina’s largest youth development organization, equipping more than 263,000 young people each year with the skills to succeed and improve the world around them. 4-H programs and camps encourage young people to “learn by doing,” helping them to develop into active, contributing citizens. NC State Extension and the Cooperative Extension Program at N.C. A&T State University coordinate 4-H programs statewide. 

NC State University and N.C. A&T State University commit themselves to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, family and marital status, sex, age, veteran status, sexual identity, genetic information or disability. NC State, N.C. A&T, 

U.S. Department of Agriculture, and local governments cooperating.

Event Venue

N.C. Cooperative Extension, Currituck County Center, 120 Community Way, Barco, United States