Gray County 4-H members showcased their culinary talents at the annual County Food Show held on Sunday, September 28. The event gave 18 youth the opportunity to present their food creations and interview with judges for the chance to advance to the District 1 4-H Food Show, scheduled for October 27 in Amarillo.
The Food Show challenges participants to select a recipe, prepare a dish, and discuss nutritional value, food safety, and preparation techniques with judges. This hands-on contest strengthens cooking skills, builds confidence, and teaches youth how to make healthy food choices.
Senior Division (High School) Results
Main Dish: 1st Place – Devyn Knox
Appetizer: 1st Place – Blake Hembree
Side Dish: 1st Place – Angelique Ritchie
Intermediate Division (Junior High) Results
Appetizer: 1st Place – Eli Darling; 2nd Place – Avery Cross
Main Dish: 1st Place – Brooks Morton; 2nd Place – Liana Canga
Side Dish: 1st Place – Allie Rogers
Healthy Dessert: 1st Place – McKinley Clark; 2nd Place – Audri Cross
Junior Division (3rd–5th Grade) Results
Appetizer: 1st Place – Stephanie Price; 2nd Place – Preston Oglesby
Main Dish: 1st Place – Shane Clements; 2nd Place – Sutton Nachtigall
Side Dish: 1st Place – Nora Craig; 2nd Place – Ellie Morton
Healthy Dessert: 1st Place – Luke Kephart; 2nd Place – Luke Darling
All youth who participated will advance to the District 1 Food Show in Amarillo on October 27.
Gray County 4-H extends a special thank you to Charles Hembree, who helped with this year’s program and brought great enthusiasm to the event. Appreciation is also given to the dedicated project leaders who guided and prepared the youth for competition. Their support makes opportunities like this possible.
The 4-H Food Show is more than a contest—it is a celebration of skills, creativity, and the bright future of Gray County’s youth.
