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The Northeast States 4-H Speak Up Fest is an annual virtual event designed to empower youth ages 13 - 19 from across the Northeastern United States to enhance and showcase their communication skills. Organized through a collaborative effort among 4-H programs in the region, the event provides a supportive platform for young people to engage in public speaking.
The Northeast States 4-H Speak Up Fest is an annual virtual event designed to empower youth ages 13 - 19 from across the Northeastern United States to enhance and showcase their communication skills. Organized through a collaborative effort among 4-H programs in the region, the event provides a supportive platform for young people to engage in public speaking.
About Our Event
About Our Event
Participants are selected based on their performance in state-level 4-H public speaking events and represents states including Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
The event features two main categories in public speaking:
Illustrated Talks/Demonstrations
Formal Speeches
Youth deliver presentations on topics they are passionate about or interested in ranging from agriculture and science to personal experiences and creative storytelling.
A key component of the Speak Up Fest is the constructive feedback provided by trained evaluators and peers, which helps participants refine their communication abilities and build confidence. The event not only celebrates the achievements of young speakers but also fosters personal growth, leadership, and the development of lifelong skills essential for academic and career success.
2025 Youth Speakers
2025 Youth Speakers
Kailah D.
Kailah D.
Connecticut 4-H
"All About Sourdough Starter"
Abby G.
Abby G.
Connecticut 4-H
"Cinematography and The Movies"
Lilyana M.
Lilyana M.
Connecticut 4-H
"Perseverance: From Broken to All-American"
Keira F.
Keira F.
Delaware 4-H
"Flip the Script: Healthy Swaps for Everyday Eats"
Kieran P.
Kieran P.
Delaware 4-H
"Serve and Smash: How to Beat Anyone at Pickleball"
Sabrinnah D.
Sabrinnah D.
Maine 4-H
"дама мрака"
Jason F.
Jason F.
Maryland 4-H
"Understanding a 3D Printer"
Logan M.
Logan M.
Maryland 4-H
"My Journey with Speech"
Aditi A.
Aditi A.
New Jersey 4-H
"Language Processing"
Erin L.
Erin L.
New Jersey 4-H
"Courage to Speak"
Ana M.
Ana M.
New Jersey 4-H
"The Art of At Liberty Training"
Josephine R.
Josephine R.
New Jersey 4-H
"Big Mare Bigger Attitude"
Jason V.
Jason V.
New Jersey 4-H
"The path to US citizenship: The reality behind Immigration"
Selda V.
Selda V.
New Jersey 4-H
"Love Perserving"
Ennis B.
Ennis B.
New York 4-H
"Mitochondria"
Charlotte B.
Charlotte B.
New York 4-H
"My Sport? Hobby Horses of Course!"
Nathanial M.
Nathanial M.
New York 4-H
"Gliding"
Charlotte S.
Charlotte S.
New York 4-H
"How to Train a Blind Horse"
Joanna C.
Joanna C.
New York 4-H
"Family but Make it Family - The Korean Way"
Adrian D.
Adrian D.
Pennsylvania 4-H
"Horses and Emergencies: What can you do?"
Annabelle E.
Annabelle E.
Pennsylvania 4-H
"Living the 4 H's"
Maggie H.
Maggie H.
Pennsylvania 4-H
"Playing Games: How Enrichment Can Help Your Dog"
Zephan S.
Zephan S.
Pennsylvania 4-H
"The 'Bark' and 'Meow' Machine"
Gradyn S.
Gradyn S.
Pennsylvania 4-H
"Community Service"
Felicity K.
Felicity K.
Rhode Island 4-H
"The Success of Homeschooling"
Viviana A.
Viviana A.
West Virginia 4-H
"The Fencing Formula"
Luke B.
Luke B.
West Virginia 4-H
"100 Years of Camping at Jackson's Mill"
Isabella E.
Isabella E.
West Virginia 4-H
"Lacrosse Safety"
Paige F.
Paige F.
West Virginia 4-H
"Paying for College (and how 4-H can help)"
Congratulations to all our young speakers!
Congratulations to all our young speakers!
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