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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program

Events

Upcoming Events

You can participate in 4-H events throughout the year as part of your 4-H membership. Overnight events, such as multi-day conferences, require you to be enrolled in 4-H in order to attend. 

See our full calendar of events for 2026-27! **Please note that this is a Google doc that will be updated regularly.

Date

Event

August 31Last day for Early Bird tickets for IgnIte by 4-H
September 1Healthy Living webinar: Physical Pulse Check: Power Up Your Day with Movement
September 7Labor Day – HOLIDAY - OFFICE CLOSED 
September 16Youth-Adult Partnerships & Finding Your Niche as a Teen Leader - Teen Leader Essentials Webinar series
October 1Applications close for Statewide Advisory Committees & Planning Committees
October 4 - 10National 4-H Week
October 6Healthy Living Webinar: Plate Power: Fuel Your Brain & Body
October 22

Teen Leader Essentials Webinar: Creating a Strong Plan of Action

November 3Healthy Living Webinar: Wonder-Bots: Exploring the World of AI

California 4-H organizes and hosts events at the local, county, regional and state levels. Family and friends are welcome to attend to watch their 4-H'er compete in different contests at events such as State Field Day and the State Horse Classic. 

Statewide Events

4-H participates in Ag Day at the Capitol every year. Their rabbits are popular with legislators and the public.
4-H participates in Ag Day at the Capitol every year. Their rabbits are popular with legislators and the public.

National Events

Ignite! by 4-H is a new national conference that gives youth an introduction to different career paths and connects them with their Spark.
Ignite! by 4-H is a national conference that gives youth an introduction to different career paths and connects them with their Spark.

Statewide 4-H Events

Statewide 4-H events are open to 4-H'ers from throughout California to participate. These are great opportunities to meet and make friends with 4-H'ers from across our large state!

4-H State Horse Classic

Camping Conference

State Field Day

State Leadership Conference (SLC)

 

Webinar Series for 2026-27

We have monthly webinar series to support Healthy Living and Leadership development. Register for one or more webinars to gain new insights and skills.

Monthly Healthy Living Webinar Series - Sept. 2026 to May 2027

Teen Leader Essential Webinar Series: Setting Up for Success - Sept. 2026 to Feb. 2027

 

Shooting Sports Event Calendar

See the state Shooting Sports event calendar for the latest training and competition events in California 4-H Shooting Sports.

National 4-H Events

When you attend national 4-H events and competitions, you are representing California 4-H! You have the opportunity to connect with 4-H'ers from around the nation and make new friends and memories.

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF) at Ignite

Ignite! by 4-H

National 4-H Conference

 

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 for more information on guidelines for state and national contests and roles and responsibilities for attendees at National Contests.

4-H youth and her family pose with winning sheep in front of California State Fair sign.

California Fairs

County fairs are held year-round throughout California. 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. See the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) for more information about California fairs. 

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: July 2026

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.

Animal Science mailing list

Equine Science mailing list

Shooting Sports mailing list

Young Alumni mailing list