Presentation Day Information
Date: February 28, 2026
Registration DUE: February 16, 2026
Time: 9:00am
Location: West Park Elementary School
2315 W Park Ave, Napa, CA 94558
Registration & Resources
Registration for Presentation Day 202
Register to be an Event Volunteer
Join the "Speak up Shine Bright Project"
Prepare for presentation day by joining the "Speak Up Shine Bright!" project. This project supports members in developing confidence and communication skills through crafting presentations and practicing public speaking. Participants will practice and prepare to share their knowledge and shine on Napa County's 4-H Presentation Day.
Meeting Dates: 1/17, 1/24, 1/31, 2/07, 2/14, 2/27
Project Leads: Amber Paukert and Lilea Duran
Join us! Email: Duran.lilea@gmail.com, carneros4h@gmail.com
Guidelines for All Presentation Formats
For more information and guidelines on Presentation Day, view the 4-H Presentation Manual (revised January 2021).
UPDATE FOR 2025 Forward:
ADDENDUM: UC 4-H Presentation Manual 2025
Please review the additions to the UC 4-H Presentation Manual for 2025 Presentation Events in the Addendum. It details what is appropriate content for 4-H presentations and how disqualifications will be handled if presentations are not 4-H appropriate.
Evaluation & Awards: If you receive a Gold or Blue award at County Presentation Day, you may participate in the Regional 4-H Presentation Day. Primary members (ages 5-8), and teams who include a primary member, cannot be evaluated nor awarded and may not participate in State 4-H Presentation Days (Regional rules in terms of primary member participation vary). Mixed-aged teams with primary members may opt to enter their presentation a second time, without the primary member’s participation, to be evaluated and potentially eligible to continue to regional and state 4-H presentation events without the primary member.
Setup & Equipment: You are responsible for supplying and setting up all equipment for the presentation. Each room has a table, easel, whiteboard, outlets, and digital projectors - no need to request these. Presenters are responsible for all other equipment, such as laptop computers, speakers, cassette/CD players/radios, etc.
Age Groupings: Members of teams and group presentations (excluding those with Primary members) will be evaluated using the age of the oldest team member.
Appearance: Clothing should be neat, clean, and appropriate for the presentation being given, but the 4-H uniform cannot be required. Costumes
may be worn for any presentation format.
Multiple Presentations: There are no stated limits on the number of presentations you may enter at a county or regional 4-H presentation event; however, due to capacity and resource constraints and scheduling logistics, event coordinators may limit the number you may present. At the state 4-H presentation event, you may only enter one presentation and also participate in a Share the 4-H Fun skit. You need to carefully consider how many presentations you may realistically do at the same event; we recommend one presentation per member and a team member on a share the fun or cultural arts presentation.
Presentation Formats
Sample Presentation Videos Youtube Playlist: Sample Presentations
Brown Bag (Primary Members Only)
- Similar to an impromptu speech.
- It is a brown paper bag with 4-5 items in it (ex: spatula, bowl, cookie sheet, pot holder, flour). The member receives the bag and has 3-5 minutes to prepare a talk about the items. For example, with the items above, it could be a presentation on how to make cookies. They use the items as props while they talk.
Demonstration/Illustrated Talk
Example Video: Illustrated Talk
A demonstration:
- is doing.
- is showing how. As you show how, you tell how.
- is where you make something or do something. There is a final product.
An illustrated talk:
- is telling how with the aid of visuals.
- is where you use charts, posters, photos, computer programs, slides, pictures, models, or cut outs.
- Each presentation should have clearly identifiable sections including an introduction, main body, and conclusion. Speakers are strongly encouraged to relate the presentation to their current 4-H project work or 4-H activities or spark.
Science or Engineering Presentation
Example Video: Science or Engineering
- Science: focuses on making sense of the world by constructing knowledge
- Engineering: focuses on finding suitable solutions to problems by weighing design choices
Educational Display Talk
Example video: Educational Display
- Organized visual presentation of a program or a concept
- A display should be designed to convey its message in a limited amount of time
Informative Prepared Speech
Example Video: Informative Prepared Speech
- Speaker writes and delivers their own speech
- Speaker will inform or educate the audience on a single issue or topic
Persuasive Prepared Speech
Example Video: Persuasive Prepared Speech
- Purpose is to sway, convince, and influence, not simply to argue
- Speak to persuade. Address both sides of the argument.
Impromptu Speech
Example Video: Impromptu Speech
- Involves speeches that the speaker has developed themselves at the Presentation Day within a three-minute preparation
- The topics will be developed from the pre-announced categories for the event
Impromptu Categories fort 2026:
Senior (14-19 years old):
- Democratic Process (Civic Engagement)
- Mindfulness - Emotional Intelligence (Healthy Living)
- Inspiring Others (Leadership)
- Earth and Space Science (STEM)
Intermediate (11-13 years old):
- My 4-H Club
- My Neighborhood
See the full descriptions of the 2026 Impromptu Categories
Prompts for impromptu speeches will be developed from these categories. Each presenter is assigned a random prompt, which can come from any one of the categories. Presenters are unable to choose a specific category.
Presenters are allowed a 5”x7” note card with pre-written notes on potential categories only located on the front side of their index card, which after the prompt is given the presenter is allowed to write-on, study, or change at their discretion in order to prepare for their speech.
Interpretive Reading
Example Video: Interpretive Reading
- Speakers may read any published written work that is age appropriate and acceptable for use in a public school classroom
- Examples may include: children's stories, poetry, essays, speeches, articles, and excerpts from novels that stand alone
Share the 4-H Fun Skits
Example Video: Share the 4-H Fun Skit
- Groups perform acts such as skits and other presentations that focus on health, safety, community, pride, citizenship, science, engineering, technology, or other 4-H projects
- Presentation must include a topic surrounding 4-H
Cultural Arts
- Individual participants or groups, projects and clubs, perform a costumed dramatic reading, musical, dance, or other such performing art