2024 4-H Northwest District Tailgating (Grilling) Contest Results

2024 4-H Northwest District Tailgating (Grilling) Contest Results

The 2024 4-H Northwest District Tailgating (Grilling) Contest was a great success and served as a platform to showcase the grilling talents of youth from various counties. This event is part of the broader Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest program, that aims to promote the safe preparation of animal proteins and develop valuable life skills in youth.  The 2024 Florida 4-H District and State Contests are sponsored by Publix Super Markets and Sonny’s BBQ.

Program Overview

The Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest encourages participants to grill different types of proteins, including beef, pork, poultry, and shrimp. Youth compete at county and district levels, with top performers advancing to the state competition. The Contest also requires participants to create a tabletop display to show off their recipe and creativity. Participants may use a laptop/iPad/poster & easel to complement their tabletop display to describe their recipe.  The overall program emphasizes the development of grilling skills, highlights food and fire safety, and promotes healthy lifestyle choices.

2024 CONTEST RESULTS

Beef Category

• 1st Place: Cate B. (Okaloosa)
• 2nd Place: Jade L. (Liberty)
• 3rd Place: Sydney G. (Escambia)
• 4th Place: Charlie B. (Gadsden)

 

 

Pork Category

• 1st Place: Taylor A. (Escambia)
• 2nd Place: Josh Wells (Washington)
• 3rd Place: Brogan Beall (Holmes)
• 4th Place: Malec C. (Liberty)

 

 

Chicken Category

• 1st Place: Tucker P. (Escambia)
• 2nd Place: Braden P. (Escambia)
• 3rd Place: Kylie T. (Bay)
• 4th Place: Emmit A. (Holmes)

 

 

Shrimp Category

• 1st Place: Chipper M. (Holmes)
• 2nd Place: Jeb W. (Gadsden)
• 3rd Place: Hunter S. (Escambia)
• 4th Place: Cheyanne H. (Gadsden)

Prizes

 

Winners in each category were awarded as follows:

• 1st Place: $400
• 2nd Place: $250
• 3rd Place: $100
• 4th Place: $50

State Competition

The top two winners from each category will advance to the Florida 4-H Tailgating State Contest on October 5, 2024, at the Animal Sciences Beef Teaching Unit in Gainesville, FL. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for further recognition and scholarships.

State Contest

For each protein category:

• 1st Place: $1,500
• 2nd Place: $1,000

The Florida 4-H Tailgating Contest not only provides a competitive platform but also equips youth with essential life skills, fostering a healthy lifestyle and decision-making abilities​ (Florida 4-H)​​ (UF IFAS Extension)​.  For more information about the District Contests and the State Contest, contact your local 4-H Agent and visit Tailgate Contest – Florida 4-H – University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences – UF/IFAS (ufl.edu).