What is Food Fiesta?
Food Fiesta is a fun and exciting time for all 4-H members to show off their culinary skills, presentation skills and knowledge.
CLOSES THURSDAY, JANUARY 15, 2026 at 11:59PM
Eligibility and Official Rules
Open to all current 4-H members in good standing. Members do NOT have to be enrolled in a Food Related Project to enter. Some categories have age requirements.
Age on December 31, 2025:
- Primary Member: 5-8 years old (receive participation ribbons only)
- Jr. Member 9-10 years old
- Intermediate Member 11-13 years old
- Senior Member 14-19 years old
Click the link below for event information and rules:
Food Fiesta 2026 General Rules - TBA
Categories
You may enter one item per category:
- AESTHETICS
- Decorated Baked Goods
- Place Setting
- REFRESHMENTS
- Drinks
- BAKING
- Dessert
- COOKING
- Appetizer
- Main Dish
- Side Dish
Exciting News: Fan Favorites Are Back This Year! 🎉
We’re bringing back everyone’s favorite tradition – Fan Favorites!
Want to enter?
Bring plenty of your tasty creation to share – think Costco-style samples (enough for everyone to try a bite!). We’ll set up a sampling station where everyone gets to taste the entries.
Voting:
Each person gets two tickets to vote for their top pick on table setting and one vote on food.
The winner?
The most votes wins the Fan Favorite prize! 🏆
Join the fun – we can’t wait to taste what you’ve got! 😋
Questions?
Event Committee: foodfiesta@contracosta4h.org