

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Maryland 4-H State Public Speaking Contest
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 4-H Public Speaking gives youth the opportunity to grow their voice, build confidence, and develop leadership skills that last a lifetime. County and city Champions are eligible and encouraged to compete at the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest, where communication, creativity, and critical thinking shine.

Public speaking in 4-H isn’t just about winning, it’s about growth. Each participant builds poise, professionalism, and the ability to organize and present ideas clearly and persuasively. Judges provide valuable feedback to help youth strengthen their skills and continue developing as confident communicators.

Age Categories:
Junior (8–10)
Intermediate (11–13)
Senior (14–18)

Speech Categories:
Demonstration
Prepared Speech
Extemporaneous 
Interpretation
Radio Spot
Visual Presentation

The registration deadline is April 10, 2026. Contact your local office to find out more. Or go to https://go.umd.edu/PublicSpeaking26 for contest details.

Questions?
Navonne Owen – nowen@umd.edu
Michelle Harman – mharman2@umd.edu
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/college-park/maryland-4-h-state-public-speaking-contest/200029709470516
- **Event Categories**: contests, public-speaking
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://4honline.com/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=college+park-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: College Park
- **state**: MD
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 4131 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742
- **lat**: 38.98703
- **long**: -76.94215
- **full address**: 4131 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: UME Maryland 4-H (https://allevents.in/org/ume-maryland-4-h/19365139)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 4131 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20742, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** UME Maryland 4-H
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, public-speaking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Maryland 4-H State Public Speaking Contest ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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