What is the Foods Revue?

The Foods Revue gives participants the opportunity for youth to showcase a food related activity or experiment and discuss the results; and to show off their creative table setting skills (if you’ve ever dreamed of owning or designing a restaurant, this event is for you!).  There are two ways to participate.

1. Action Exhibit: Select food activity or experiment and set up as an action exhibit
2. Table Setting: Display a complete place setting of a meal or snack, displaying one prepared food and a menu.  Themes are encouraged!

What is an Action Exhibit? An action Exhibit is a demonstration related to food.  It can be a demonstration about how to make something.  It can be a food related science experiment.  It can be a demonstration about food safety.  As long as it relates to food and is an engaging demonstration, it works!

What is a Table Setting? A table setting is a great way to express your creativity.  Display an appropriate table cover of serving dishes with one place setting and one serving of ONE prepared food.   Additionally, youth prepare:

• A complete menu for one meal or occasion including the food they prepared (grade 6 and older)
• A completed menu for an entire day including the food they have prepared (grade 9 and older)
• One complete table setting and centerpiece (arranged in an attractive display). Only include the items that will be used for the entry. If it’s a casual meal, use an informal table setting instead of a formal one. 
• Your prepared food product (Bring only one prepared food) and proper utensil to serve your food (the judge will try this)

Judging is based on appropriate table setting, menu, quality of food prepared, appearance of member and table, oral presentation, and ability to answer questions. See the sample score sheet to help you prepare for the Food Revue. Your display will be judged Face to Face and you will receive a ribbon after your group has been judged. 
Special Awards may be given.

Foods Revue Judging Forms

What is the Clothing Revue?

The purpose of the 4-H Clothing revue is to Clothing Revue participants get the opportunity to show the clothing they have made, upcycled, or purchased.  Check your county fairbook for specific details in each county.  Special Awards may be given.

• Youth will wear their outfit and accessories to show to a judge.
• Youth will write a description about their outfit, which will be read while they showcase the outfit for a judge.  
• Youth will then talk about their outfit with a judge and receive constructive feedback on the overall look from a judge.  (see judging sheet for criteria).  

What can I make? Clothing Exhibits include items such as: skirts, dresses, tops, shorts, pants, coats, etc. that you made from a pattern or designed yourself.  (please see your county fair book for a full list of items.).  Outfits must be sewn by the youth participant.

What is a purchased outfit? Exhibitors in Burnett and Washburn County may purchase a ready-made outfit from a store and model it in the revue. The purpose of this category is to show how an outfit can highlight one’s features. The exhibitor must keep and show receipts of costs associated with outfit and accessories for complete outfit. 

What is a modified/upcycled outfit? This is a purchased outfit that you have made significant modifications to.  It might be something you cut apart and put back together.  Something you added too.  It must look significantly different.

Why can’t I find all of these options listed for my county? Each county updates their fairbooks at different times and in different ways, and with different criteria.  If it’s not in your fairbook, we’re sorry. 

*Outfits will be worn for the judge, Items are scored on the overall look, including accessories — please see judge sheet and fair book for additional information.

Written descriptions/Narratives for all pieces must be turned in prior to the event. 

Introduction: Name, age, 4-H Club, county

Things to include:

What did you make?

How do you describe it?

Why did you choose to make what you made? Why did you choose the fabric?

Is there anything unique about the garment?

What is one thing you learned while constructing your outfit?

Conclusion:

Where do you plan to wear this? How does this fit your lifestyle?
Example: Christine Clover a 7 year old from the Lucky Clovers 4-H Club in Z county made a pink tie-dye skater dress out of a stretchy cotton fabric. She chose to make this dress because it is fun, yet fancy. She can wear it to school or a party! The fabric she picked is light and washable. Christine says her dress is unique because of the flair to the skirt on the bottom. She learned that sewing on stretchy fabric can be hard! Christine is excited to wear this dress to her grandpa’s 70^th birthday party!

Clothing Revue Score Card