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Showcase Showdown is a fun-filled 3-day event at the University of Wyoming where youth dive into contests, workshops, tours, and activities- plus dances, games, ice cream socials, and an awards ceremony!
Learn, Connect, Compete, and Have Fun!
June 15 - 18th, 2026
Laramie, Wyoming
- The 4-H'ers Guide to Showcase Showdown
Contests
Workshops & Tours
2026 Workshops and Tours – coming soon!
We will host 20 + Workshops this year during the Showcase Showdown, Youth DO NOT need to be competing in one of the 11 contests to participate in Workshops. This event is open to any youth who is interested in workshops, contests or a mix of both! The description of this year’s workshop is coming soon!
Cake Decorating
The 2026 Contest will be held on June 17th in the College of Agriculture, Life Science and Natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Contest Flyer – 2026
- Cake Decorating Rules and Information – 2026
Food Cook Off
The 2026 contest will be held on June 17th in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Food Cook-Off Contest Flyer– 2026
- Contest Rules and Information– 2026 –
includes the Supply List and Resources/Responsibilities- Seniors will bring all supplies and ingredients other than meat (we have food safety concerns).
- Jr/Int will bring all supplies and ingredients other than meat (we have food safety concerns).
- Wyoming State Food Cook Off Presentation score sheet
- Wyoming State Food Cook Off Preparation score sheet
Dog Skillathon
The 2026 contest will be held on June 16th in the College of Agriculture, Life Science and Natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Study Guide – updated 03/21/2025
- Wyoming State 4-H Dog Skill-a-Thon List of Breeds for Juniors and Intermediates – updated 03/22/21
- Wyoming State 4-H Dog Skill-a-Thon List of Breeds for Seniors – updated 03/22/21
- Breed ID
- Herding Group: updated 04/14/21
- Hound Group: updated 04/14/21
- Non-Sporting Group: updated 04/14/21
- Sporting Group: updated 04/14/21
- Terrier Group: updated 04/14/21
- Toy Group: updated 04/14/21
- Working Group: updated 04/14/21
- Parts of a Dog
- External Parts – Blank Worksheet | Key
- Internal Parts – Blank Worksheet | Key
- Skeletal Parts – Blank Worksheet | Key
- Junior and Intemediate Worksheets – updated 03/22/21
- Senior Worksheets – updated 03/22/21
- Breed ID
Hippology
The 2026 contest will be held on June 17th in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Contest flyer– 2026
- Contest Rules & Information– 2026
- Team problem Score Sheet – updated 03/21/2025
- Junior Team Problem – Will be posted at the beginning of June for Juniors/ Intermediates to practice.
Horse Judging
The 2026 contest will be held on June 15 at the LCCC Cheyenne Campus
- Contest Flyer– 2026
- Contest Rules and Information– 2026
Livestock Skillathon
The 2026 contest will be held on June 16th in the College of Agriculture, Life Science and Natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Contest Flyer – 2026
- Contest Rules & Guidelines – 2026
- 2025 Rubrics
- Sheep Aging & Body Score Practicum
- Body Condition Resources
- https://sheep.extension.org/body-condition-score/
- https://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/all/agdex9622/$FILE/bcs-sheep.pdf
- https://agsci.oregonstate.edu/sites/agscid7/files/ec1433.pdf
- https://www.uaex.uada.edu/publications/pdf/FSA-9610.pdf
- https://www.purinamills.com/sheep-feed/education/detail/body-condition-scoring-basics-for-sheep#:~:text=Sheep%20body%20condition%20score%20is%20monitored%20on%20a,to%20see%20ewes%20around%202.5%20to%203%20BCS
- https://www.uwyo.edu/barnbackyard/_files/documents/magazine/2019/spring/0419nutritionsheep.pdf
- Body Condition Resources
- Medication Injection Practicum
- Sheep Aging & Body Score Practicum
- 2026 Practicums
- Juniors – Will be selected in the middle of April.
- Seniors – Will be selected in the middle of April.
Produce Judging
The 2026 contest will be held on June 18th in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Produce Judging Contest Flyer – 2026
- Contest Rules & Information – 2026
- Produce Judging Evaluation Guide – added 03/24/25
- Gardening Project
Robotics
The 2026 contest will be held on June 16th in the College of Education Gym. Please note that both sections will run as separate contests.
- Contest Flyer – 2026
- WY Robotics General Contests Rules – 2026
- AgRobotics Contest Rules –
- AgRobotics Scoresheet 2026 – Coming soon!
- AgRobotics Interview Scoresheet – updated 03/24/25
- AgRobotics Teamwork Scoresheet – updated 03/24/25
- Sumo Robotics Contest Rules –
Table Setting
The 2026 contest will be held on June 18th in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources.
- Contest Flyer – 2026
- Contest Rules & Information – 2026
- Table Setting Scoresheet – updated 03/24/25
- Table Setting Guide – updated 03/24/25
Presentations: Impromptu & Prepared
The 2026 contests will be held on June 17th in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Prepared Presentations – 2026
- Prepared Presentations Contest Rules and Information – 2026
- Scoring Rubrics – updated 03/24/25
- Demonstration Rubric – updated 03/24/25
- Illustrated Talk Rubric – updated 03/24/25
- Speech Rubric – updated 03/24/25
- Impromptu Presentations – 2026
- Impromptu Contest Rules and Information – 2026
- Scoring Rubric – updated 03/24/25
- Presentations: Speech vs Illustrated Talk vs Demonstration -pdf
- Giving a Demonstration -pdf
- Giving a Speech -pdf
- Creating Note/Cue Cards -pdf
- Creating Visual Aids -pdf
- Illustrated Talk Example 1 -video
- Illustrated Talk Example 2 -video
- Speech Example 1 -video
- Speech Example 2 -video
- Impromptu Presentation Example -video
- Demonstration -video
Horse Quiz Bowl
The 2026 contests will be held on June 16th in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Contest Flyer – 2026
- Contest Rules & Information – 2026
Livestock Quiz Bowl
The 2026 contests will be held on June 18th in the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources (CALSNR).
- Contest Flyer – 2026
- Contest Rules & Information – 2026
Timeline
Registration Options
Package 1
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Events Registration
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Meals Included: Dinner on Tuesday, Lunch on Thursday. Additional Meals can be purchased on Resgistration
Package 2
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Events Registration
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Lodging in Residence Halls
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All Meals (3X) at Washakie Dinning Hall
Schedule
Showcase Showdown 2026 is packed with contests, workshops, and fun activities for all participants.
Check the full schedule to stay on track and make the most of your time in Laramie!
Schedule Coming Soon!
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Contact Us
Wyoming 4-H
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources
Room 314
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Dept. 3354
Email: 4h@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307) 766-5170
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