Save the Date!
Favorite Foods Day
When: February 28, 2026
Flyer and Registration
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4-H Camping conference
March 6-8, 2026
Registration
The camping conference is a biannual event that provides 4-H teen camp leaders, volunteers, and staff the opportunity to improve their camping programs
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Leadership Overnight
Flyer and Registration (coming soon)
location: Saratoga, CA
when: March 27-29, 2026
Conference for youth leaders 11 and up, hosted by County 4-H Ambassador Team
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Lamb Fitting and Showmanship Workshop
Flyer and Registration
location: Sunset 4-H Ranch, Martial Cottle Park
when: April 4, 2026
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National 4-H Conference
California Delegation Competitive Selection
location: Washington, D.C.
when: April 2026
Youth 16+. Applications due November
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County Ambassador applications
when: Annually due in April
Youth 15 and older can apply to be County Ambassadors.
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Flyer and Registration Coming Soon
location: San Jose, CA
when: April 25, 2026
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Youth Leadership Conference
location: San Jose
when: TBA May 2026
A one-day conference for 9-13-year-old youth to learn about leadership.
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State Field Day NEW WEBSITE
location: UC Davis
Date: May 23, 2026
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State Advisory Committee Applications
Youth 14+ and adults can join the 12 state advisory committees to help build the 4-H program.
Applications Due: Annually, May 31
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Flyer and Registration Coming March
location: Felton, CA
when: Campers June 21-25, staff June 21-26, 2026
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Flyer and Registration Coming Soon!
When: June 23, 2026 Felton, CA
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County Ambassador and Recognition Banquet
when: June 2026
Event to induct the new County 4-H Ambassador team and pass the torch from the old team. All are welcome to learn about the opportunity and recognize our youth. Volunteers are also recognized for their extraordinary service.
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State Leadership Conference (SLC)
location: UC Davis, CA
when: July 2026
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4-H'ers qualify for participation in the SCC Fair according to the CA 4-H Steps to Success.
level: county
location: San Jose
when: August 2026
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National 4-H Week
level: national
when: October 2026
Many 4-H programs organize events or outreach during National 4-H Week.
Everyone is encouraged to wear 4-H apparel and invite new members to 4-H meetings or events.
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Martial Cottle Park Harvest Festival
level: county
location: Martial Cottle Park
when: October 2026
This event is open to public spectators! 4-H outreach!
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