Upcoming Events
See our full calendar of events for 2025-26! **Please note that this is a Google doc that will be updated regularly.
Date | Event |
| Jan. 20 - Mar. 3 | Food Action Academy: Get Creative |
| Feb. 21 | State 4-H Avian Bowl Contest - Qualifier |
| Feb. 23 | California 4-H Camping Conference - registration deadline |
| Mar. 5 | Healthy Living Office Hours - Outdoor Exploration |
| Mar. 6-8 | California 4-H Camping Conference |
| Mar. 7 | UC Davis CA&ES Field Day: State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest - Qualifier; 4-H Light Horse Judging Contest; 4-H Vet Science Contest; 4-H Poultry Judging Contest |
| Mar. 14 | State 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest (Modesto J.C.) - Qualifier |
| Mar. 15-21 | National Agriculture Week |
| Mar. 17 | National Ag Day |
| Mar. 21 | State Ambassador Interviews |
| Mar. 24-29 | CWF @ Ignite Conference |
| Mar. 25-29 | Ignite by 4-H Conference |
| Mar. 27 | Cesar Chavez Day - HOLIDAY - Office closed |
| Mar. 28 | State 3D Archery Competition - Springville, CA (Tulare County) |
California 4-H organizes and hosts events at the local, county, regional and state levels. Listed below are events we participate in yearly.
State Events
State Leadership Conference (SLC)
California fairs are organized and run independently of the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. Each fair sets their own rules and guidelines. 4-H clubs participate in fairs in accordance with fair guidelines and within 4-H policy guidelines.
National Events
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) at Ignite
National Competitions
To compete in national contests 4-H youth must first qualify at a State Qualifying Event. Please go to our State and National Competitions page on the California 4-H Resource Center (under Recognitions) for more information on guidelines for state and national contests and roles and responsibilities for attendees at National Contests.
Health and Safety at 4-H Activities
Please see our COVID Updates page to view the latest guidance for in-person 4-H activities and overnight events.
Stay Up to Date
State 4-H Newsletter
All 4-H members and volunteers are subscribed to the state 4-H newsletter when they join. If you would like to join our list, please subscribe.
Read the latest state 4-H newsletter: December 2025
Other mailing lists
If you're interested in staying in touch regarding specific project areas, you can sign up for any of the following mailing lists. You will receive updates and new announcements in you email.