State Fashion Revue
State 4-H Fashion Revue Contest Information
May 23, 2026, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
UC Davis Olson Hall
- Provides educational activities for youth who are learning and growing in civic engagement, leadership, and life skills
- Inspires appreciation of clothing, textiles, consumer science, and personal development
- Introduces opportunities to extend youth leadership and communication
- Promotes self esteem through individual expression
Contest Requirements
- All 4-H Junior, Intermediate and Senior Members
- Enrollment in Clothing & Textiles and Sewing projects are required for Traditional, Uniquely Upcycled, Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Challenge, and Needlework categories only. The other three categories are open to any 4-H member.
- Traditional, Consumer Science Purchased, $50.00 Limit, and Uniquely Upcycled entries must have participated at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event.
- Only one County Winner from each age division in the Traditional, Consumer Science Purchased, $50.00 Limit, and Uniquely Upcycled categories may enter State Fashion Revue.
- Counties may award one Alternate County Winner for each age division in the Traditional, Consumer Science Purchased, $50.00 Limit, and Uniquely Upcycled categories who may enter State Fashion Revue only if the County Winner cannot attend.
- Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Challenge, Softie Challenge, Costume Challenge, and Needlework categories do not need to qualify at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event.
- The top two highest scores in Senior Traditional, Senior Consumer Science Purchased, and Senior Uniquely Upcycled will qualify for the FCS National Championship & Conference Fashion Revue categories. If anyone with the top two highest scores can’t go, the next highest score will qualify.
- All outfits must meet the 4-H Dress Guidelines. Link to view the dress guidelines.
Contest Categories
* Requires enrollment in Clothing & Textiles and Sewing Project include Sewing, Fiber Arts, Crocheting, Knitting, and Quilting.
Click on the category down arrow ▼ to expand the description
Traditional* ▼
Participants in this category will construct a garment/s and assemble an outfit that showcases their sewing skills and ability to coordinate an outfit. The outfit must contain at least one constructed garment. Participants are encouraged to construct additional garments to complete the outfit but may wear clothing they purchased or already own. Accessories - such as shoes, hats, belts, jewelry, purses, backpacks, etc., - may be purchased, already owned, or made by the member. If items were sewn that cannot be worn - such as in a coordinating jacket, skirt, and pants set or in a pajama set with matching pillow or quilt - these additional items may be carried. Only garments sewn by the participant will be evaluated on construction, but all items worn will be evaluated on the outfit coordination.
You may enter a Make It With Wool outfit in the Traditional category. If you choose to enter the Make it With Wool competition that is supported by the American Sheep Industry, it is your responsibility to ensure that your entry meets the Make It With Wool requirements. (https://makeitwithwool.com/welcome)
The garment/s in this category must be sewn by the member as part of a 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project* and modeled by the member at the Fashion Revue event. Participant must have received County Winner at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event to enter at State Fashion Revue.
Consumer Science Purchased, $50.00 Limit* ▼
Participants in this category will shop for an entire outfit with the total cost not to exceed $50.00 not including sales tax. Receipts from the current 4-H year are required for any item that is visible. This includes but is not limited to shoes, stockings, jewelry, and hair accessories. Gifts, prior purchases, and items without receipts are not eligible for this category. Receipts from yard sales, etc. may be handwritten. The participant should consider value vs. cost, versatility, the shopping experience, and coordination of the outfit within the cost limit. Participants may alter a garment to improve its fit, but it must retain its original condition.
This category has no 4-H project requirement and must be modeled by the member at the Fashion Revue event. Participant must have received County Winner at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event to enter at State Fashion Revue.
Uniquely Upcycled* ▼
Upcycling is the process of taking discarded or unused materials and transforming them into new products of better quality or value. In the context of fashion, upcycling involves repurposing old clothing or textiles to extend their lifespan and create new and unique garments. You can alter the items through sewing, cutting and reshaping, embellishing, dyeing, embroidery, applique, painting, beading, etc. Examples: combining sleeves from one garment to the bodice of another item or using fabric from an old tablecloth to create a skirt.
The garment/s in this category must be sewn by the member as part of a 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project* and modeled by the member at the Fashion Revue event. Participant must have received County Winner at a County 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event to enter at State Fashion Revue.
Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Challenge* ▼
Participants in this challenge will create an outfit that uses the Pantone Color of the Year 2025: Mocha Mousse, a warming, soft brown that evokes comfort, thoughtfulness, and simple pleasures. It reflects a desire for ease and coziness and to nourish ourselves with life's simple pleasures, whether it's a quiet moment with a cup of tea or a peaceful walk in nature. Additional colors may be used to enhance the outfit. The outfit must feature at least one handmade garment made by the member.
The garment/s in this category must be sewn by the member as part of a 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project and modeled by the member at the Fashion Revue event.
Costume Challenge ▼
Participants in this category will create a costume for themselves or another person using any technique, materials, or pattern. It does not need to be sewn from fabric. The costume can be any theme and from any time, place, or country as long as it is 4-H appropriate. 70% of the costume must be handmade by the member; 30% can be handmade or purchased. The member must be able to move comfortably in the costume - sit, stand, walk, and go up and down stairs.
This category has no 4-H project requirement. If it was sewn for the member, they must model it. If it was sewn for another person, that person may model it, or it may be shown on a hanger. The member must be present and participate at the Fashion Revue event if it was sewn for another person.
Softie Challenge ▼
What is a softie? A stuffed animal, cloth doll, plush toy, soft sculpture, or fabric toy. In this challenge, the participant will sew, felt, knit, or crochet a softie using a pattern or their own design. Any type of fabric and any embellishment techniques (trims, embroidery, yarn hair, removeable clothing) may be used. Participants must present the entry themselves at the Fashion Revue event.
This category has no 4-H project requirement and must be presented by the member at the Fashion Revue event.
Needlework* ▼
Participants in this category will create any type of needlework – embroidery, cross stitch, needlepoint, quilting, knitting, crochet, etc. You may use a kit. Participants must present the entry themselves at the Fashion Revue event.
The item/s in this category must be sewn by the member as part of a 4-H Clothing & Textiles Project and presented by the member at the Fashion Revue event.
A softie from State Fashion Revue 2025
Contest Rules
All 4-H'ers can participate in State Fashion Revue activities!
Register for State Fashion Revue!
You may enter up to two categories for the 2026 State Fashion Revue.
Please note the following category requirements when you register. Categories in bold require pre-qualification of County Winner at a county 4-H Fashion Revue or other qualifying event.
Traditional*, Uniquely Upcycled*, Pantone Color of the Year 2025 Challenge* and Costume Challenge:
- Submit a full-length photo of the participant wearing the outfit, head to toe, including shoes.
Softie Challenge and Needlework*:
- Submit at least one photo of the item.
Consumer Science Purchased, $50.00 Limit:
- Submit a full-length photo of the member wearing the outfit, head to toe, including shoes.
- Submit photos of receipts
All categories
- Submit a 100 word or less commentary at registration. The commentary is given to the evaluators and is read during the fashion show while the member models the outfit entered. The commentary should introduce the model, describe special features of the garment or outfit, and highlight interesting information about the project.
* Requires enrollment in Clothing & Textiles and Sewing Project.
Evaluation
The information submitted in the registration is printed for the evaluation panel.
During the evaluation, each participant gives a short oral presentation about their entry. Presentations are limited to:
- 30 seconds for Juniors and Intermediates
- 1 minute for Seniors
The evaluators will also ask questions and look at the outfits, garments, and/or items.
Fashion Revue fashion show in 2025
Contest Evaluation Scorecards
Counties may offer categories at the local level in addition to the State Fashion Revue categories. Only the State Fashion Revue categories will qualify for State Fashion Revue. Counties may allow members to enter more than one category at the local level. If so, each entry must contain different garments, shoes, and accessories. A garment worn in one category may not be entered in a different category.
2026 State Level Evaluation Scorecards
State Level Fashion Revue Score Card Link
2026 County Level Evaluation Scorecards
National Contest Qualifier
The 4-H Family and Consumer Science National Championship & Conference (https://texas4-h.tamu.edu/events/fcs/) is where the senior winners in the Traditional, Consumer Science Purchased, and Uniquely Upcycled categories compete in the national Fashion Revue competition. It is the January following our State Fashion Revue. We can send a maximum of six youth - two in the constructed division, two in the purchased division, and two in the upcycle your style division. The garment/outfit modeled at the state level must be the same outfit/garment modeled at 4-H FCS National Championship. Fashion Revue is a combination of an oral presentation, modeling of the garment, and response to questions from the judges. An individual may enter a National 4-H competitive event in a specific program area only once - one time in Fashion Revue Constructed, one time in Fashion Revue Purchased and one time in Upcycle Your Style.
California Results at the 2026 4-H Family and Consumer Science National Championship & Conference
FCS Contest delegates: Hailee L.-Siskiyou County, Nicole C-F Shasta County, Jina K. and Miranda M. Fresno County, and Clare C. Kings County.
Miranda M. earned a fourth-place overall award in the Fashion Revue Purchased category
the California Consumer Decision Making Team (Hailee L., Nicole C-F, Jina K., and Miranda M.) earned fifth place team awards for Group Think and In Placing Classes.
Great job by all California competitors in the National FCS Competition and Conference.
Contest delegates Hailee L., Nicole C-F, Jina K., Miranda M., and Clare C. at the 2026 FCS Championship and Conference in Texas.
Contest Contact
Questions? Please contact 4hsfd@ucanr.edu.
Competition Coordinator: Stephanie Barrett, slbarrett@ucanr.edu
Any issues uploading files? Send them to slbarrett@ucanr.edu
