4-H Public Presentations

A 4-H Public Presentation can be a demonstration or an illustrated talk. It should teach a skill, concept, or principle. At area and county contests your public presentation must be related to a project you are enrolled in.

Public presentations should be from two to ten minutes in length. Maximum length including set-up, questions, and clean-up is twenty minutes.

You may use live animals if appropriate. You are encouraged to use life-like models, miniature models, and/or illustrative materials where practical to visualize your presentation. Visuals should enhance the understanding of your presentation, be legible, and easily seen.

Blue ribbon winners at area contests may advance to the county finals contest. Junior, Intermediate, and Senior blue ribbon winners at the county contest will advance to the State 4-H Fair competition.

Check out “Blueprint for Success” prepared by Public Presentation Program Leader Linda McCanna. This is valuable information to help you present in the proper format.

You can contact Linda McCanna at 935.8942 for more information. She can also visit your club and teach you how to prepare and deliver a blue ribbon presentation.

Additional References:
How to Make a 4-H Public Presentation
Public Presentations, Demonstrations, and Illustrated Talks
Stevens County 4-H Public Presentation Policy
Public Presentation Scoresheet

The top scoring public presentation at county finals will win a hooded sweatshirt!

2009 Area and County Contests are completed for the year. Watch for Spring 2010 dates to be announced.

If you want more practice you can present your public presentation at County Activity Day
June 1 or at local fairs.