

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Coles, Cumberland, Moultrie-Douglas Public Speaking Contest 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Event Description**: ? 2026 4‑H Public Speaking Contest Information

We are excited to share details about the 2026 Multi‑County 4‑H Public Speaking Contest, a wonderful opportunity for our youth to build communication skills and confidence.

⭐ Event Details

Date: Saturday, March 2, 2026
Check‑In: 9:45 AM
Start Time: 10:00 AM
Location: Sarah Bush Lincoln Lumpkin Family Education Center
Address: 1000 Health Center Dr, Mattoon, IL
Entrance: Use Entrance C on the north side of the hospital

? Entry Information

Entries must be submitted via www.fairentry.com by Friday, March 6, 2026.
Score sheets can be found here - they are very helpful for preparing - you can also find more information about each speech category: https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/events/state-events/illinois-4-h-public-speaking-contest

No live animals may be used in speeches.

Counties may advance up to 3 total entries to the State Contest, which will be held on April 26, 2026 at Parkland College.

Youth turning 14 on or before Sept. 1, 2025 must enroll as Advanced.

? Speech Categories

Formal Speech

Self‑written, notes allowed, no props
⏱️ 4–5 minutes (beginner), 5–6 minutes (advanced)

Illustrated Speech

Self‑written, notes allowed, visual aids required
May include 2‑D, 3‑D, or digital visual aids
⏱️ 4–5 minutes (beginner), 5–6 minutes (advanced)

Original Works

Self‑written, props/costumes allowed, individual or team
Manuscripts must be provided to the judge
⏱️ 4–6 minutes

Oral Interpretation

Published work, props/costumes allowed, individual or team
Manuscripts must be provided
⏱️ 4–6 minutes

We can’t wait to see our youth shine at Public Speaking and enjoy all the wonderful activities coming up. As always, please reach out if you have questions or need help preparing your 4‑H member for any of these opportunities.  

Staff contact info 
Coles County: 
Macey Maxey / mvmaxey@illinois.edu
Cumberland: 
Melaina Kincaid / melainak@illinois.edu
Moultrie-Douglas: 
Rachel Stenger / rstenger@illinois.edu
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/mattoon/coles-cumberland-moultrie-douglas-public-speaking-contest/200029632121531
- **Event Categories**: contests, public-speaking, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 3

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029632121531?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=mattoon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Mattoon
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Sarah Bush Lincoln
- **lat**: 39.488078472107
- **long**: -88.273422949027
- **full address**: Sarah Bush Lincoln, 1000 Health Center Dr,Mattoon,IL,United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Moultrie-Douglas 4-H (https://allevents.in/org/moultrie-douglas-4-h/23198924)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 21 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sarah Bush Lincoln, 1000 Health Center Dr,Mattoon,IL,United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Moultrie-Douglas 4-H
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** contests, public-speaking, health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Coles, Cumberland, Moultrie-Douglas Public Speaking Contest  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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