Delaware State Fair 4-H Exhibits
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The Delaware State Fair is a terrific opportunity to showcase your projects and achievements!
All youth enrolled in the Delaware 4-H program are eligible to exhibit articles made as a part of project or activity work and participate in demonstration and judging programs outlined in this department of the Fair.
Delaware State Fair Results
Archery is a popular shooting sport for 4-H Club Members. The Delaware State Fair provides the opportunity to showcase their skills in the following contests: Barebow, Recurve and Compound. Contestants are arranged in groups based on age as of January 1st: Senior (ages 14-19), Intermediate (ages 11-13) and Junior (ages 8-10).
Qualifications: Youth must be ages 8-19 years old, and be participating in a 4-H Archery Club or other 4-H Shooting Sports activities. Participants must have been through 4-H Shooting Sports Archery training camp, club or outreach activity.
- Delaware State Fair: Archery Contest Rules and Guidelines Manual
- Delaware State Fair: Archery Contest Rules and Guidelines - Brief
- All participants of this event must complete the 4-H Archery Contest Hold Harmless Agreement
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Barebow: Senior (14-19 yrs)
- Timmons, Meredith, Sussex
- Clingan, Ava, Sussex
- Dixon, Michael, Kent
- Coverdale, Austin, Kent
- Rowland, Alexis, Kent
- Vasey, Rain, Kent
- Rowland, Jaime, Kent
- Blanchette, Carmen, Kent
- Fleetwood, Daniel, Sussex
- Blanchette, Anthony, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Barebow: Senior (14-19 yrs)
- Wyatt Vincent, Sussex
- Cody Kuhlman, Sussex
- Daniel Fleetwood, Sussex
- Meredith Timmons, Sussex
- Colton Gilbert, Kent
- Alexis Rowland, Kent
- Jamie Rowland, Kent
- Sophia Pauze, Sussex
- Taylor Young, Sussex
- Savanna Starke, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Barebow: Intermediate (11-13 yrs)
- Watson, Rhett, Kent
- Chisenhall, Lexington, Sussex
- Vincent, Wyatt, Sussex
- Kuhlman, Cody, Sussex
- Schutt, Emma, Sussex
- Falconetti, Paul Stone, Kent
- Falconetti, Justin, Kent
- Hutson, Jayden, Kent
- O’day, Raegan, Sussex
- Starke, Savanna, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Barebow: Intermediate (11-13 yrs)
- Rhett Watson, Kent
- Lexington Chisenhall, Sussex
- Elizabeth Farrell, Kent
- Stone Falconetti, Kent
- Emma Schutt, Sussex
- Justin Falconetti, Kent
- Oliver Podlaseck, Sussex
- Gideon Quackenbush, Sussex
- Owen Espil, Kent
- Kenzie Dill, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Barebow: Junior (8-10 yrs)
- Brewer, Jayce, Kent
- Dill, Kenzie, Kent
- Collins, Chase, Kent
- Watson, Ellie, Kent
- Chisenhall, Leilani, Sussex
- Mcmillan, Savannah, Kent
- Smith, Aubree, Kent
- Schutt, Brynn, Sussex
- Quackenbush, Gideon, Sussex
- Farrell, Elizabeth, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Barebow: Junior (8-10 yrs)
- Ellie Watson, Kent
- Jason Moore, Sussex
- Jayce Brewer, Kent
- Brynn Schutt, Sussex
- Jeffrey O’Day, Sussex
- Macayla Gilbert, Kent
- Leilani Chisenhall, Sussex
- Landon Powell, Kent
- Brant Bobola, Kent
- Hadleigh Gissy, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Recurve bow: Senior (14-19 yrs)
- Cody Kuhlman, Sussex
- Jamie Rowland, Kent
- Juliette Anger, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Recurve bow: Senior (14-19 yrs)
- Clingan, Ava, Sussex
- Young, Taylor, Sussex
- Rowland, Jaime, Kent
- Anger, Juliette, Sussex
- Messick, Brooke, Sussex
- Ritter, Hannah, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Recurve bow: Intermediate (11-13 yrs)
- Rhett Watson, Kent
- Lexington Chisenhall, Sussex
- Gideon Quackenbush, Sussex
- Jacob Patrick, New Castle
- William Low, Sussex
- Raegan O’Day, Sussex
- Mark Moore Jr., Sussex
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Recurve bow: Intermediate (11-13 yrs)
- Watson, Rhett, Kent
- Chisenhall, Lexington, Sussex
- O’day, Raegan, Sussex
- Patrick, Jacob, New Castle
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Recurve bow: Junior (8-10 yrs)
- Gavin Sessler, Sussex
- Aubree Smith, Kent
- Jeffrey O’Day, Sussex
- Macie Richard, Sussex
- Leilani Chisenhall, Sussex
- Wyatt Boesenberg, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Recurve bow: Junior (8-10 yrs)
- Quackenbush, Gideon, Sussex
- Moore Jr., Mark, Sussex
- Richard, Macie, Sussex
- Short, Grayson, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Compound: Senior (14-19 yrs)
- Brooke Messick, Sussex
- Wyatt Vincent, Sussex
- Joseph Ciamaricone, New Castle
- Bryson Bell, Kent
- Daniel Fleetwood, Sussex
- Colton Gilbert, Kent
- Colin Roach, Kent
- Sydney Hall, Kent
- Maggie Wieber, Kent
- Austin Coverdale, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Compound: Senior (14-19 yrs)
- Green, Jacob, New Castle
- Fleetwood, Daniel, Sussex
- Ciamaricone, Joseph, New Castle
- Knutsen, Evan, Kent
- Green, Sarah, New Castle
- Hall, Sydney, Kent
- Sylvester, Henry, Kent
- Patrick, Bruce, New Castle
- Gilbert, Colton, Kent
- Timney, Savannah, New Castle
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Compound: Intermediate (11-13 yrs)
- Rhett Watson, Kent
- Lexington Chisenhall, Sussex
- Kaylyn Hyde, Sussex
- Tyler Bell, Kent
- Josiah Retkowski, Kent
- Chance Wright, Kent
- Brant Whaley, Kent
- Gavin Szczur, Sussex
- Conner Brittingham, Kent
- Evan Callaway, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Compound: Intermediate (11-13 yrs)
- Watson, Rhett, Kent
- Bell, Bryson, Kent
- Chisenhall, Lexington, Sussex
- Vincent, Wyatt, Sussex
- Bell, Tyler, Kent
- King, Caden, Kent
- Retkowski, Josiah, Kent
- Sylvester, Benjamin, Kent
- Tatar, Brooklyn, Kent
- St Clair, Baylee, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2026
Monday, July 27, 2026
Compound: Junior (8-10 yrs)
- Lucas Haldeman, Sussex
- Brant Bobola, Kent
- Lera Whaley, Kent
- Jayce Brewer, Kent
- Carleigh Cohee, Sussex
- Hadleigh Gissy, Kent
- Jeremy Messick, Sussex
- Jonathan Retkowski, Kent
- Connor Weissenfluh, Kent
- Chase Collins, Kent
Delaware State Fair 4-H Archery Results 2025
Monday, July 21, 2025
Compound: Junior (8-10 yrs)
- Wright, Chance, Kent
- King, Colton, Kent
- Callaway, Evan, Kent
- Bobola, Brant, Kent
- Messick, Jeremy, Sussex
- Gissy, Hadleigh, Kent
- Brewer, Jayce, Kent
- Caputo, Bruno, Kent
- Chisenhall, Leilani, Sussex
- Mcmillan, Savannah, Kent
Think you know a lot about poultry? Why not test your knowledge in an avian bowl contest?
Held annually during the Delaware State Fair, the Delaware 4-H Avian Bowl is a quiz bowl style competition. Teams of up to four individuals compete against each other answering questions related to rearing, nutrition, breeds, of various poultry species, waterfowl and pet birds and all things egg related. Specific study sections are released each year to help youth focus their learning.
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Delaware State Fair 4-H Avian Bowl Results
4-H members participating in this contest demonstrate knowledge by answering increasingly complex questions related to care and management of poultry and the poultry industry. A team may consist of a minimum of 2 members and maximum of 4 members who are 8 to 19 years of age.
August 1, 2026
1st Place
Traditions 4-H Club, Kent
Elizabeth Abbate, Aurora Hovis, and Wyatt Livingston
2nd Place
Westville 4-H Club, Kent
Justin Falconetti and Stone Falconetti
3rd Place
Country Clovers 4-H Club, Sussex
Samuel Dalton, Kamilla DeLuna Santos, and Emily Thompson
4th Place
Sunset Branch 4-H Club, Sussex
Alex Mavity, Jane Mavity, Kinsley Muzik, and Lucas Perry
1st Place
Country Clovers, Sussex County
Kaitlyn Johnson and Matthew Johnson
2nd Place
Traditions, Kent County
Elizabeth Abbate and Jason Greenly
3rd Place
Mid-State, Kent County
Bryson Bell, Tyler Bell, Justin Falconetti, and Paul Stone Falconetti
1st Place
Country Clovers, Sussex County
Kaitlyn Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Jade Wasgatt
2nd Place
Peach Blossom, Kent County
Flynn Mucha, Lilly Burrows, Jacob Burrows, Ava Gallo
1st Place
Clover Quest, New Castle County
Penelope Schlabach and Jade Wasgatt
2nd Place
Country Clovers, Sussex County
Kaitlyn Johnson and Matthew Johnson
3rd Place
On Target, Kent County
Abby Mast, Caleb Mast, Sophia Mast, Jamie Beachy
1st Place
Clover Quest, New Castle
Penelope Schlabach and Jade Wasgatt
2nd Place
Sunset Branch, Sussex
Liam Probert, Zoe Probert, Steven Reynolds and Kylee Reynolds
3rd Place
Stateline, Sussex
Rachel O'Day, Samantha Timmons and Daniel Fleetwood
1st Place
Country Clovers, Sussex County
Kaitlyn Johnson, Madison Johnson and Matthew Johnson
2nd Place
Clover Quest, New Castle County
Jade Wasgatt and Katrice Wasgatt
3rd Place
Heavenly Hooves, New Castle County
Alexis Dury, Graham Trader and Patrick Trader
Sponsored by the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD). The suggested size of the educational display should be approximately 24” high x 30” deep and 36” wide. Entry is open to all young people, ages 8 through 19, and displays may be entered by an individual or group. The topic of the display is based on a State Envirothon Competition topic.
2026 Delaware State Fair
4-H Conservation Display
Sponsored by the Delaware Association of Conservation Districts (DACD). The suggested size of the educational display should be approximately 24” high x 30” deep and 36” wide. Entry is open to all young people, ages 8 through 19, and displays may be entered by an individual or group. The topic of the display is based on a State Envirothon Competition topic.
- Draper Wright, Kent
- Avalee Myers, Kent
- Matthew Johnson, Sussex
- Chance Wright, Kent County
- Avalee Myers, Kent County
- Matthew Johnson, Sussex County
- Rain Vasey, Kent County
- Kaitlyn Johnson, Sussex County
*Event discontinued in 2026
The Delaware 4-H State Consumer Bowl Contest is conducted annually to support learning in all 4-H financial and consumer education projects. 4-Hers who want to participate in this contest should enroll in the Financial Champions and Consumer Savvy project areas. Teams of 2-4 people will showcase their knowledge at the Delaware State Fair in July.
4-H CLub Leaders will enter their Teams under their 4-H Club name using the online entry system found on the Delaware State Fair's Exhibitor page.
Detailed information to prepare for the contest is available at State 4-H Consumer Bowl Guide.
Delaware State Fair 4-H Consumer Bowl Results
4-H members participating in this contest learn important financial and consumer information that can be helpful to them throughout their lives. They compete in teams of 2-4 members answering questions in a quiz bowl format.
- Country Clovers, Sussex
- Kaitlyn Johnson and Matthew Johnson
1st Place
Country Clovers, Sussex
Kaitlyn Johnson, Carter Bradley, and Matthew Johnson
2nd Place
Peach Blossom, Kent
Flynn Mucha, Lilly Burrows, and Jacob Burrows
3rd Place
STEAMrollers, Kent
Austin Yourek and Ephraim Yourek
1st Place
Country Clovers, Sussex
Kaitlyn Johnson, Matthew Johnson, Edwin Noon and Sophia Noon
2nd Place
STEAMrollers, Kent
Jocelyn Retkowski, Jordanne Retkowski and JAustin Yourek
3rd Place
Peach Blossom, Kent
Jacob Burrows, Lillie Burrows and Flynn Mucha
1st Place
Country Clovers, Sussex
Kaitlyn Johnson, Madison Johnson, Sophia Noon, and Edwin Noon
2nd Place
Bridgeville Mustangs, Sussex
Jenna Anger and Julliette Anger
1st Place
Country Clovers, Sussex
Kaitlyn Johnson, Madison Johnson and Matthew Johnson
2nd Place
Bridgeville Mustangs, Sussex
Juliette Anger, Holly Calloway, Carley DeFord and Riley Taylor
Dairy Expo
Normally held in early April at the Delaware State Fairgrounds, the Spring Dairy Show is open to youth and adult exhibitors from the Delmarva Peninsula. This event gives youth an opportunity to get early experience exhibiting their project animal(s). Entries are typically due in March.
2023
On a lovely April Saturday, 50 exhibitors presented entries to Judge Jeff Sutton, at the Delaware 4-H and FFA Spring Dairy Expo held April 15th at the Delaware State Fairgrounds in Harrington. Champion awards were presented to the following entries and exhibitors:
CHAMPION FITTING AND SHOWMANSHIP - Presented in Memory of Susan Hudson – Emma Hutchison of Ridgely, Maryland
AYRSHIRE JUNIOR CHAMPION AND GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW- Conebella Dynamic Abigail Exhibited by Angelina Horack of Middletown, Delaware
AYRSHIRE RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW – Jackson Hill Reagan Rhonda exhibited by Angelina Horack of Middletown, Delaware
BROWN SWISS JUNIOR CHAMPION - JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW; GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOW; RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION OPEN SHOW - Duland T Cupid exhibited by Brooklynne Kaiser of Clayton, Delaware
BROWN SWISS RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION - JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW – GM2 Foremost Geraldine exhibited by Wyatt Morris of Frederica, Delaware
BROWN SWISS GRAND CHAMPION - OPEN SHOW- Spring-Vale Windylou exhibited by Frank Fleetwood and Buddy Voss of Clayton, Delaware.
GUERNSEY JUNIOR AND GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW- Pinecrest Acres P Zazz exhibited by Brice Yerkes of Newark, Delaware
MILKING SHORTHORN JUNIOR AND GRAND CHAMPION - JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW- Taylor-Lee Cassiopeia Exhibited by Benjamin Stutzman of Milford, Delaware
MILKING SHORTHORN RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION - JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW- Taylor-Lee IM Lillie Exhibited by Samantha Cornell of Milford, Delaware
JERSEY JUNIOR CHAMPION - JUNIOR SHOW AND OPEN SHOW – Saybrook Kid Rock Silly Exhibited by Emma Hutchison, Ridgley, Maryland
JERSEY RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION - JUNIOR SHOW AND OPEN SHOW – Saybrook Swagger Maple exhibited by Emma Hutchison of Ridgely, Maryland
JERSEY SENIOR AND GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE - OPEN SHOW – Saybrook Denver Dana exhibited by Oakland View Farms of Ridgely, Maryland
JERSEY GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE– JUNIOR SHOW – Saybrook Denver Sawyer exhibited by Emma Hutchison of Ridgely, Maryland
HOLSTEIN JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE - JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW; GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE JUNIOR SHOW; RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE OPEN SHOW- MS Barby Sidekick Belle exhibited by Reagan Nacrelli of Smyrna, Delaware
HOLSTEIN RESERVE JUNIOR CHAMPION FEMALE - JUNIOR AND OPEN SHOW AND RESERVE GRAND CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOW – Oakfield Dit Lambda Zeal exhibited by Reagan Nacrelli of Smyrna, Delaware
HOLSTEIN SENIOR AND GRAND CHAMPION FEMALE OPEN SHOW – Oakland- View Wrior 8157-RED exhibited by Oakland-View Farms of Ridgely, Maryland
BEST BRED AND OWNED HOLSTEIN - Presented in Memory of Kenny Warren – Oakland-View Wrior 8157-RED exhibited by Oakland-View Farms of Ridgely, Maryland
SUPREME CHAMPION JUNIOR SHOW - Presented in Memory of Sam and Myrtle Dixon – Saybrook Denver Sawyer exhibited by Emma Hutchison of Ridgely, Maryland
The Delaware 4-H & FFA Spring Dairy Expo Show Committee would like to express their appreciation to the following individuals and business whose contributions made the Spring 4-H & FFA Dairy Show possible:
Cook Family Farms, B & W Farm Supply, Bayside Bovine Veterinary Services, Dr. Matthew Weeman, DVM, Canterbury Ayr, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Steve Isaacson, Delaware Pet Cremations, Dixon Farms, Duland Farms, Emerson Farms, EXCHANGE TRACT LTD, Horizon Farm Credit, Ruthie Franczek, DVM, Lake Forest FFA Dairy Lease Program, G & S Dairy, Golden Grove Farm, Innovative Dairy Solutions, Jenamy Farms, LLC, Kalmar Farm, Milford FFA, The Morris Family, Parkview RV Center, Premier Select Sires, Summit Bridge 4-H Club, Shure-Line Electrical, Taylor & Messick Inc., Thomas Family Farms, LLC, Woodside Farm Creamery
STG 4/20/2023
Classes 290-299
Lilian Hein, Individual - Horse, Sussex, Champion
Lizzy Abbate, Individual - Rabbit/Any Other Small Animal, Kent, Champion
Jane Mavity, Individual - Veterinary Science, Sussex, Champion
JD O’Day, Individual - Sheep, Sussex, Champion
291. Horse - Team
Willow Cohen, Sussex County
Lillian Hein, Sussex County
291. Horse - Ind
Delaney King, Kent County
294. Veterinary Science - Team
Alex Mavity, Sussex County
Jane Mavity, Sussex County
290. Dairy Cattle - Ind
Sophia Rager, Kent County
292. Dog / Cat - Team
Jerniya Cline, New Castle County
Ava Moore, New Castle County
296. Sheep - Ind
Chance Wright, Kent County
297. Goats -Ind
Cody Kuhlman, Sussex County
298. Swine - Ind
Hadleigh Gissy, Kent County
299. Poultry - Ind
Cody Livingston, Kent County
299. Poultry - Ind
Elizabeth Abbate, Kent County
297. Goats - Team
Liam Probert, Sussex County
Braeden Neumann, Sussex County
Thursday, July 30, 2026
Classes 278-289
Katrin Pallmann and Eila Shelton, Team - Performing/Theater Arts, Kent, Champion
Ephraim Yourek, Individual - Performing/Theater Arts, Kent, Champion
Ciaran Pallmann, Individual - Recreational/Competitive Sports, Kent, Champion
Lucas Haldeman and Owen Jackson, Team - Food Preparation, Sussex, Champion
Raegan O’Day, Individual - Food Preparation, Sussex, Champion
Lyla Hughes and Jayden Hutson, Team - Food Safety/Food Preservation, Kent, Champion
Gabriela Haldeman and Emorie Jackson, Team - Table Setting/Etiquette, Sussex, Champion
Brynn Schutt and Emma Schutt, Team - Child Care/Babysitting, Sussex, Champion
Hadleigh Gissy and Kendall Linton, Team - Health/Safety, Kent, Champion
Skylar Biko and Viviann Mitchell, Team - Health /Safety, New Castle, Champion
Ava Moore, Individual - Health/Safety, New Castle, Champion
Caydance Means, Individual - Health/Safety, Sussex, Champion
Embrey Means, Individual - Photography/Videography, Sussex, Champion
Madison Hall, Individual - Recreational/Competitive Sports, Sussex, Champion
264. Environmental Education - Ind
Gideon Quackenbush, Sussex County
265. Wildlife - Ind
Declan West, Sussex County
266. Shooting Sports - Team
Brynn Schutt, Sussex County
Emma Schutt, Sussex County
267. Gardening & Field Crops - Ind
Matthew Johnson, Sussex County
270. Entomology - Ind
Ian Pallmann, Kent County
271. Engineering - Ind
Josiah Retkowski, Kent County
277. Other - Science - Ind
Caroline Krajewski, Sussex County
278. Food Preparation - Team
Lillie Bradley, Sussex County
Ella Marquez, Sussex County
278. Food Preparation - Ind
Colton King, Kent County
279. Food Safety / Food Preservation - Ind
Emmie Knutsen, Kent County
278. Food Preparation - Team
Ella Marquez, Sussex County
280. Table Setting / Etiquette -Ind
Brooklyn Tatar, Kent County
281. Healthy Food Selection - Ind
Keira Fletcher, Sussex County
281. Healthy Food Selection - Team
Ava Gallo, Kent County
Flynn Mucha, Kent County
283. Home Env / Consumer Ed/ Hm Mgmt - Ind
Kaitlyn Johnson, Sussex County
285. Health / Safety - Ind
Kieran Probert, Sussex County
286. Performing / Theater Arts - Ind
Caydance Means, Sussex County
286. Performing / Theater Arts - Ind
Katrin Pallmann, Kent County
286. Performing / Theater Arts - Team
Cameron Hale, Sussex County
Brooke Taylor, Sussex County
288. Outdoor Adventures -Ind
Andrew Spence, Kent County
289. Recreational Sports - Team
McKenna Neumann, Sussex County
Callie Russell, Sussex County
289. Recreational / Competitive Sports - Ind
Paul Stone Falconetti, Kent County
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Classes 260-277
Chance Wright and Draper Wright, Team - Leadership/ Citizenship, Kent, Champion
Duncan Pallman, Individual - Other - General, Kent, Blue
Asher Carcillo-Carter, Individual - Other - General, New Castle, Champion
Classes 264-277
Juliette Anger, Individual - Environmental Education, Sussex, Champion
Isabelle Hein, Individual - Wildlife, Sussex, Champion
Grayson Short, Individual - Shooting Sports, Sussex, Champion
Lillie Bradley and Ella Marquez, Team - Indoor Gardening & Floriculture, Sussex, Champion
Megan Krajewski, Individual - Indoor Gardening & Floriculture, Sussex, Champion
Caroline Krajewski, Individual - Entomology, Sussex, Champion
Josiah Retkowski, Individual - Engineering & Technology, Kent, Champion
Reid Bradley and Lucas Marquez, Team - Engineering & Technology, Sussex, Champion
Gideon Quackenbush, Individual - Bicycle, Sussex, Champion
Ian Pallman, Individual - Other - Science Related, Kent, Blue
Alex Mavity, Individual - Other - Science Related, Sussex, Champion
Matthew Johnson, Individual - Gardening, Sussex, Champion
261. Leadership/Citizenship - Team
Reid Bradley, Sussex
Lucas Marquez, Sussex
262. Arts & Crafts - Ind
Isabelle Hein, Sussex
262. Arts & Crafts - Team
Gabriela Haldeman, Sussex
Emorie Jackson, Sussex
263. Other - General - Ind
Embrey Means, Sussex
Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Classes 264-277
Juliette Anger, Individual - Environmental Education, Sussex, Champion
Isabelle Hein, Individual - Wildlife, Sussex, Champion
Grayson Short, Individual - Shooting Sports, Sussex, Champion
Lillie Bradley and Ella Marquez, Team - Indoor Gardening & Floriculture, Sussex, Champion
Megan Krajewski, Individual - Indoor Gardening & Floriculture, Sussex, Champion
Caroline Krajewski, Individual - Entomology, Sussex, Champion
Josiah Retkowski, Individual - Engineering & Technology, Kent, Champion
Reid Bradley and Lucas Marquez, Team - Engineering & Technology, Sussex, Champion
Gideon Quackenbush, Individual - Bicycle, Sussex, Champion
Ian Pallman, Individual - Other - Science Related, Kent, Blue
Alex Mavity, Individual - Other - Science Related, Sussex, Champion
Matthew Johnson, Individual - Gardening, Sussex, Champion
277. Other - Science - Ind
Caroline Krajewski, Sussex County
270. Entomology - Ind
Ian Pallmann, Kent County
264. Environmental Education - Ind
Gideon Quackenbush, Sussex County
265. Wildlife - Ind
Declan West, Sussex County
266. Shooting Sports - Team
Brynn Schutt, Sussex County
Emma Schutt, Sussex County
267. Gardening & Field Crops - Ind
Matthew Johnson, Sussex County
271. Engineering - Ind
Josiah Retkowski, Kent County
Annual Delaware 4-H Horse Show
Quillen Covered Arena
Delaware State Fairgrounds
US Route 13, Harrington, DE
The State Horse Show is celebrated in the Quillen Arena at the Delaware State Fair. The Champion awards are sponsored by the Delaware Equine Council and the Reserve Champion awards are sponsored by the Delaware Quarter Horse Association.
Delaware 4-H’ers Compete at 58th Annual State 4-H Horse Show
Delaware 4-H Horse project members competed recently at the 58th Annual State 4-H Horse Show held on July 25, 2025 in the Quillen Arena during the Delaware State Fair. Put on by 4-H volunteers on the State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee, the show offers 4-H members the opportunity to show and learn under the guidance of capable volunteers and judges while having fun at the same time. 44 horse and rider combinations competed in this years show.
Judged this year by Debbie White of Felton, Delaware members competed in the required showmanship classes as well as horsemanship, equitation, trail, pleasure, ranch riding and fun classes like barrel racing, egg and spoon, dollar bareback and costume.
Champion and Reserve Champion Horse Show awards were sponsored by The State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee and Probert Farms respectively and were presented to the following 4-H members:
Champion Western Horse- Lily Moffett exhibiting Oh Snap!- Kent County
Reserve Champion Western Horse– Abigail Selzer exhibiting Boon Bars Opie Olena- New Castle County
Champion Western Pony- Chloe Megee exhibiting Gizmo- Sussex County
Champion English Horse- Paloma Jaramillo-Contreras exhibiting Joya del Corazon- New Castle County
Reserve Champion English Horse – Lilyana Wall exhibiting Jedifer Lopez- Kent County
Champion English Pony- Delaney King exhibiting Severn Lucky Penny – Kent County
Reserve Champion English Pony – Taylor Melvin exhibiting Definitely Bold- Sussex County
Grand Champion Walk Trot – Elly Moffett exhibiting Oh Snap! – Kent County
Reserve Champion Walk Trot – Chris Vescovich exhibiting Origami Star – Kent County
The Betty Niblett Perpetual Trophy is presented to the 4-H member who acquires the most points in Showmanship and Equitation/horsemanship classes. Betty was the President of the State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee at the time of her death and helping kids with horse projects was a passion of hers. The winner of the 2025 Betty Niblett Perpetual Trophy was Emily Jo Strachar of the Ponies and Pintails 4-H Club in Kent County.
The annual horse show is open to any 4-H member on the Delmarva Peninsula or Delaware 4-H members. Thank you to our gold sponsors of the 2025 show; the State 4-H Horse Advisory Committee and Probert Farms of Millsboro.
4-H is a community of young people across Delaware learning leadership, citizenship and lifeskills. For more information on becoming a 4-H member or volunteer in Delaware please contact your county extension office:
New Castle County: (302)831-8965
Kent County: (302)730-4000
Sussex County: (302)856-7303
Cooperative Extension Education in Agriculture and Home Economics, University of Delaware, Delaware State University and the United States Department of Agriculture cooperating. Distributed in furtherance of Acts of Congress of May 8 and June 30, 1914. It is the policy of the Delaware Cooperative Extension System that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, sex, disability, age, or national origin.
STG 8/5/2025
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Presenting or speaking before a group or audience is an important life skill to develop. Delaware 4-H alumni often credit their experience with 4-H Public Speaking and Demonstration Contests as a reason for their success in public and professional life. 4-H Public Speaking contests begin at the county level. 4-H members select a topic, research facts, and present timed speeches, graduated in length as required by their age division. 4-H contestants are judged on a variety of criteria. The contestant with the highest score in each age category advances to the state-level contest held during the Delaware State Fair.
July 26, 2026
Prepared Speech - Beginner I (ages 8-9)
- Draper Wright, Kent
- Maci Richard, Sussex
- Skylar Biko, New Castle
Prepared Speech - Beginner II (ages 10-11)
- Chance Wright, Kent
- Ingrid Jones, New Castle
- Grace Schifano, Sussex
Prepared Speech - Junior (ages 12-13)
- Julia Freebury, Sussex
- Ephraim Yourek, Kent
- Moria Jones, New Castle
Prepared Speech - Senior (ages 14-19)
- Flynn Mucha, Kent
- Lillie Bradley, Sussex
- Alexis Wolff, New Castle
Extemporaneous Speaking (ages 14-19)
- Ava Gallo, Kent
- Claire Denham, Sussex
Sunday, July 20, 2025
316. Prepared Speech - Beginner I (ages 8-9)
- Sarah Spence, Special Olympics, Peach Blossom, Kent
- Macie Richard, Butterflies, Bridgeville Mustangs, Sussex
- Caitlyn Bruce, Lennon and McCartney, Porter Gang, New Castle
317. Prepared Speech - Beginner II (ages 10-11)
- Julia Freebery, Wild World of Bears, Hollymount, Sussex
- Shrika Ranganath, Language Apps - Which one to use, Porter Gang, New Castle
- Kenzie Dill, Exciting Ecosystem, Westville, Kent
318. Prepared Speech - Junior (ages 12-13)
- Liam Probert, Campfires and Confidence: The Power of Outdoor Adventures for Teens, Sunset Branch, Sussex
- Evelyn Witte, How Social Media Affects Your Mental Health, Porter Gang, New Castle
- Ephraim Yourek, A Day in the Life of a Dog, STEAMrollers, Kent
319. Prepared Speech - Senior (ages 14-19)
- Carter Bradley, It’s OK Not to be OK, Dublin Hill, Sussex
- Flynn Mucha, How to Run a 5K, Peach Blossom, Kent
- Alexis Wolff, Paralympic Games, Flock of Friends, New Castle
320. Extemporaneous Speaking (ages 14-19)
- Topic provided 15 minutes before the speech is presented.
- Kieran Probert, Sunset Branch, Sussex
- Ava Gallo, Peach Blossom, Kent
- Liam Aber, Holy Angels, New Castle
Samples of the 2021 4-H Public Speeches
A playlist of the speeches in order of age groups filmed at the Delaware State Fair: youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=com.synechron.udel.models.functions.SubstrAfter
The Rate of Gain contest awards the 4-H and FFA members whose market animals had the best average pounds per day gained from weigh-in at tagging in May until weigh-in at the Delaware State Fair. This event is open to all enrolled traditional age Delaware 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) members. The 4-H and FFA Rate of Gain Educational Contest is sponsored by the Delaware Farm Bureau.
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Skill-A-Thon and Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. Skill-A-Thons teach critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable to young people as well as adults as they must make decisions every day. Youth who excel in county contests may advance to compete at the Delaware State Fair.
Skill-A-Thon Contest Guides
Animal Science Judging Contest Guides
Resources for Skill-A-Thon and Judging Contests
Delaware State Fair 2026
Clothing & Textiles
- Katie Campbell, New Castle
- Taylor Abbott, Kent
- Matthew Johnson, Sussex
- Michaela Patrick, New Castle
- Paige Hopkins, New Castle
- Kimberly Abbott, Kent
- Kristen Abbott, Kent
- Raegan O’Day, Sussex
- Sophia Pauze, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 2025
Clothing & Textiles
- Kaitlyn Johnson, Sussex
- Katie Campbell, New Castle
- Matthew Johnson, Sussex
- Kimberly Abbott, Kent
- Michaela Patrick, New Castle
- Taylor Abbott, Kent
- Kristen Abbott, Kent
- Carrie Callaway, Kent
- Briar Minner, Kent
Delaware State Fair 2026
Food and Nutrition
- Ella Marquez, Sussex
- Meredith Timmons, Sussex
- Addison Freebery, Sussex
- Lillie Bradley, Sussex
- Reid Bradley, Sussex
- Janet Shultie, Sussex
- Anthony Schifano, Sussex
- Jenna Davis, Sussex
- Juliette Anger, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 2025
Food and Nutrition
- Caroline Allen, Kent
- Levi Allen, Kent
- Bryan Couzens, Kent
- Ella Marquez, Sussex
- Lillie Bradley, Sussex
- Janet Shultie, Sussex
- Meredith Timmons, Sussex
- Brogan Raughley, New Castle
- Gabriela Haldeman, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 2026
Horticulture
- Flynn Mucha, Kent
- Madison Abbott, Kent
- Juliette Anger, Sussex
- Claire Pauze, Sussex
- Lizzy Abbate, Kent
- Brooke Messick, Sussex
- Eli Wing, Sussex
- Mark Morre Jr., Sussex
- Draper Wright, Kent
Delaware State Fair 2025
Horticulture
- Madison Abbott, Kent
- Claire Denham, Sussex
- Juliette Anger, Sussex
- Flynn Mucha, Kent
- Victoria Smith, Sussex
- Joel Denham, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 2026
Photography
- Madison Abbott, Kent
- Logan Jackson, Sussex
- Sophia Pauze, Sussex
- Embrey Means, Sussex
- Caydance Means, Sussex
- Ava Gallo, Kent
- Taylor Abbott, Kent
- Carrie Callaway, Kent
- Elizabeth Farrell, Kent
Delaware State Fair 2025
Photography
- Logan Jackson, Sussex
- Madison Abbott, Kent
- Caydance Means, Sussex
- Ava Gallo, Kent
- Embrey Means, Sussex
- Taylor Abbott, Kent
- Austin Yourek, Kent
- Cody Kuhlman, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 2026
Wildlife Habitat
- Claire Pauze, Sussex
- Gideon Quackenbush, Sussex
- Janet Shultie, Sussex
- Mason Hay, Kent
- Lexi Hay, Kent
- Cody Kuhlman, Sussex
- Torrin Pallmann, Kent
- Oliver Podlaseck, Sussex
- Maggie Wieber, Kent
Delaware State Fair 2025
Wildlife Habitat
- Torrin Pallmann, Kent
- Nicholas Bell, Kent
- Gideon Quackenbush, Sussex
- Wyatt Livingston, Kent
- Ian Pallmann, Kent
- Claire Denham, Sussex
- Daniel Fleetwood, Sussex
- Mason Hay, Kent
- Cody Kuhlman, Sussex
Delaware State Fair 2026
Wood Science
- Gabrielle Fletcher, Kent
- Maggie Wieber, Kent
- Daniel Fleetwood, Sussex
- Ian Pallmann, Kent
- Stone Falconetti, Kent
- Lillie Bradley, Sussex
- Jacob Patrick, New Castle
- Reid Bradley, Sussex
- Justin Falconetti, Kent
Delaware State Fair 2025
Wood Science
- Bruce Patrick, New Castle
- Reid Bradley, Sussex
- Lillie Bradley, Sussex
- Daniel Fleetwood, Sussex
- Gabby Fletcher, Kent
- Chance Wright, Kent
- Ian Pallmann, Kent
- Cameron Hale, Sussex
- Conner Brittingham, Kent
Delaware State Fair July 27, 2026
Livestock Judging
- Taylor Gooden, Kent
- Payton Killen, Kent
- Autumn Piazza, New Castle
- Paisley Killen, Kent
- Nicholas Bell, Kent
- Chance Wright, Kent
- Brant Whaley, Kent
- Draper Wright, Kent
- Kenzie Dill, Kent
Delaware State Fair 2025
Livestock Judging
- Catherine Maguire, Kent
- Baileigh Bodine, Kent
- Mackenzie Pugh, Kent
- Taylor Gooden, Kent
- Autumn Piazza, New Castle
- Carter Benini, Kent
- Payton Killen, Kent
- Paisley Killen, Kent
- Emily Gooden, Kent
Delaware State Fair July 29, 2026
Horse Judging
- Paloma Jaramillo-Contreras, Kent
- Lilyana Wall, Kent
- Jenna Davis, Sussex
- Taylor Melvin, Sussex
- Brooke Taylor, Sussex
- Jayden Vecchio, New Castle
Delaware State Fair 2025
Horse Judging
- Brooke Taylor, Sussex
- Taylor Melvin, Sussex
- Jenna Davis, Sussex
- Sedona Ashman, Sussex
- Jocelyn Retkowski, Kent
- Josiah Retkowski, Kent
- Jordanne Retkowski, Kent
- Callie Russell, Sussex
Delaware State Fair July 24, 2026
Poultry Judging
- Jocelyn Retkowski, Kent
- Matthew Johnson, Sussex
- Lucas Scott, Kent
- David Street Handlin, New Castle
- Alexis Rowland, Kent
- Lizzy Abbate, Kent
- Ella Scott, Kent
- Andrew Spence, Kent
- Jordanne Retkowski, Kent
Delaware State Fair 2025
Poultry Judging
- Matthew Johnson, Sussex
- Kaitlyn Johnson, Sussex
- Lucas Scott, Kent
- Elizabeth Handlin, New Castle
- Andrew Spence, Kent
- Ella Scott, Kent
- David Street-Handlin, New Castle
The State 4-H Talent Show is held during the Delaware State Fair.
Selection of acts will be made on a first-come, first-served basis based upon when an entry is submitted. Shortly after the June 1st entry deadline, you will receive a confirmation email and a talent details form that needs to be completed and returned.
Presentations will be by both Individuals and Groups. 4-H members may only participate in ONE OF THESE CATEGORIES, NOT BOTH.
For GROUP acts, register under the 4-H Club name.
For INDIVIDUAL presentations, there will be two age categories. Age is determined as of January 1 of the current year.
- Beginner (ages 8-12 years old)
- Senior (ages 13-19 years old)
Cloverbud members are permitted to participate but cannot compete. Green participation ribbons will be awarded to all Cloverbud members.
All talent show acts will be limited to a 2-minute maximum set-up time. Talent acts must not exceed 5 minutes.
All equipment needed for the talent presentation is the responsibility of the performer.
This contest allows 4-H members to showcase their many talents as individuals or as a team. These talents range from singing, dancing, playing a musical instrument, or even performing a skit.
July 24, 2026
Cloverbud (Ages 5-7 yrs old)
Paisleigh Bonniwell, Sussex -Green
Individual Beginner (Ages 8-12 yrs old)
- Paisleigh Bonniwell, Sussex
- Mark Moore Jr., Sussex
- Chloe Sieber, Sussex
- Charli Rose Evans, Sussex
- Grace Schifano, Sussex
- Lillian Platek, Sussex
- Paige Hopkins, New Castle
- Madison Hall, Sussex
- Piper Vannicola, Sussex
Individual Senior (Ages 13-19 yrs old)
- MaKenna Cooper, Sussex
- John Roman Nehrbas, Sussex
- Olivia Nehrbas, Sussex
- Juliette Anger, Sussex
- Evelyn Witte, New Castle
- Caydance Means, Sussex
- Emily Davis, Sussex
Talent Show - Senior Individual (Ages 13-19 yrs old)
- Alexa Cruz-Hackett, Kent
- Embrey Means, Sussex
- Liv Nehrbas, Sussex
- Caydance Means, Sussex
Talent Show: Group
- Ephraim & Austin Yourek, Kent
- Eli & Klaira Wing, Sussex
- Eila & Psalm Shelton, Kent
- Viviann Mitchell & Savannah Hall, New Castle
Individual Beginner (Ages 8-12 yrs old)
- Charli Evans, Sussex
- Kaytin Thomas, Sussex
- Mark Moore, Sussex
- Faith Absher, Sussex
- Eli Wing, Sussex
- Baylee St. Clair, Kent
- Sarah Melvin, Sussex
Individual Senior (Ages 13-19 yrs old)
- MaKenna Cooper, Sussex
- John Roman Nehrbas, Sussex
- Olivia Nehrbas, Sussex
- Juliette Anger, Sussex
- Evelyn Witte, New Castle
- Caydance Means, Sussex
- Emily Davis, Sussex
2025 Talent Show - Group
- Hollymount 4-H Club: Claire Denham, Evelyn Denham, Micah Denham, Julia Freebery, Addison Freebery, Fiona Nehrbas, Keira Fletcher, Sussex
- Pallman Family: Katrin and Ciaran Pallmann, Kent
- Ephraim Yourek & Alexa Cruz-Hackett, Kent
- Ponies and Pintails 4-H Club & Westville 4-H Club: Brooklyn Tatar, Austin Coverdale, Wyatt Liveingston, Carter Benini, Kent
All participants of this event must complete the
4-H Tractor Driving/Lawn Tractor Driving Contest Hold Harmless Agreement.
Lawn Tractor Contest
This event is designed to give 4-H members an opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in the areas of lawn care, business management, and lawn and garden tractor (less than 20 Hp) operation, maintenance and safety while competing with other 4-Hers. Safety is stressed throughout the contest.
Tractor Driving Contest
The Farm Tractor Driving Contest is designed to give 4-H members the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of tractor maintenance and skill in operation, and compete with other 4-Hers; a written test, tools/tractor parts ID, two-wheeled manure spreader, and a four-wheeled trailer event. Safety will be stressed throughout the contest.
July 24, 2026
Lawn Tractor Driving Beginners (8-10)
- Emily Thompson, Sussex
- Wyatt Boesenburg, Kent
- Jayce Brewer, Kent
- Christopher Saxton, Kent
- Hadleigh Gissy, Kent
Lawn Tractor Driving Juniors (11-13)
- Matthew Johnson, Sussex
- Jacob Patrick, New Castle
- Gavin Szczur, Sussex
- Josiah Retkowski, Kent
- James Klerlein, Kent
Lawn Tractor Driving Seniors (14-19)
- Dustin Collison, Sussex
- AJ Rumfelt, Kent
- Lizzy Abbate, Kent
- Austin Coverdale, Kent
- Daniel Fleetwood, Sussex
Lawn Tractor Driving Beginners (8-10)
- Jayce Brewer, Kent
- Wyatt Boesenberg, Kent
- Jeremy Messick, Sussex
- Hadleigh Gissy, Kent
- Chase Collins, Kent
Lawn Tractor Driving Juniors (11-13)
- Dustin Collison, Sussex
- Matthew Johnson, Sussex
- Wyatt Livingston, Kent
Lawn Tractor Driving Seniors (14-19)
- Kaitlyn Johnson, Sussex
- Austin Coverdale, Kent
- Michael Dixon, Kent
- Daniel Fleetwood, Sussex
- Austin Rumfelt, Kent
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals (YQCA) is a national quality assurance education and certification program. The program focuses on animal well being, proper medication and drug use, recordkeeping and life skill development related to livestock projects. This certification is required on an annual basis in order to enter and exhibit a market goat, market hog, market lamb and a market steer at the Delaware State Fair.
Clubs throughout the state work together to design and coordinate window displays to be put out in the community during National 4-H Week in an effort to promote 4-H and recruit new members. The top three window displays from county competitions are invited to bring their displays to the state fair.
Clubs throughout the state work together to design and coordinate window displays to be put out in the community during National 4-H Week in an effort to promote 4-H and recruit new members. The top three window displays from county competitions are invited to bring their displays to the state fair.
- Westville 4-H Club, Kent
- Porter Gang 4-H Club, New Castle
- Peach Blossom 4-H Club, Kent
- Sycamore 4-H Club, Sussex
- Cypress Heart & Hands 4-H Club, Sussex
- Lord Baltimore Helping Hands 4-H Club, Sussex
- Cypress Heart & Hands, Sussex
- Peach Blossom, Kent
- STEAMrollers, Kent
- Lord Baltimore, Sussex
- Harrington Sunshine, Kent
- Porter Gang, New Castle