The 2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show will hold the annual stall decorating contest. The online entry form must be completed by July 1, indicating the stall numbers to be judged within a county delegation. The entire delegation does not have to participate. There will be a small, medium, and large division (based on the number of exhibitors in the delegation/stalls in the group). The breakdown within divisions will be announced after entries have been received.

Guidelines

Teams will be assigned to a Division based on their county delegation’s size [Example: Division I (1-4), II (5-8), III (9 or more)]. 

Stalls must be ready to be judged on Friday morning (July 10) at 8:00 AM and the winners will be announced at the opening ceremonies Friday night. Decorations should remain up until noon on Saturday. Stalls will be judged on the following criteria: 40% Neatness & Eye Appeal (Eye-catching design and visual appeal); 30% Originality & Creativity (Exceptional use of creative ideas and originality to the design); 30% Craftsmanship (Well-constructed and neat materials).

Sample NC State 4-H Horse Show Stall Decorating Contest Scoresheet

2026 NC State 4-H Horse Show Stall Decorating Theme: 250 Years of Hooves and Heritage: Honoring America’s Semiquincentennial

2026 Stall Decorating Contest Entry Form - must be completed by July 1 (Will be available after stall assignments are complete)

2017 Division II Winner- Lincoln County

2017 Division III Winner- Pasquotank County Blue Ribbon Riders