4-H Egg-cellent Egg Contest kicks off in August 2026. This comprehensive program will last through September 2026.
This program is for 4-H members in participating counties with a flock of chickens that are currently laying eggs. Participants may submit up to 2 sets of half dozen (6) eggs, which will be judged for uniformity, exterior and interior quality.
Training participation via zoom and other supplemental submissions will be required to complete the program. 4-Hers will learn more about egg production and compete against other members in the participating region.
All participants that successfully complete the project will receive a t-shirt and ribbon (either participation or placing ribbon).
Any youth in North Carolina that is enrolled in 4-H Online is eligible to participate.
***Participants must be actively enrolled in the NC 4-H Online Enrollment System*** (This is free and must be updated annually at
https://v2.4honline.com/)
** 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 Scotland County Office
September 16 - Eggs & supplemental portion submissions due
September 29 at 6:00 pm - Winners announced on Zoom
****ALL Dates Subject to Change****
The registration fee is $15 per youth. Please make checks or money orders payable to Scotland County 4-H and s
end your check or money order to: Scotland County 4-H
Attn: Cathy James
231 E. Cronly Street, Suite 800
Laurinburg, NC 28352