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University of California 4-H Youth Development Program

Events

California 4-H organizes and hosts events at the local, county, regional and state levels. Listed below are events we participate in yearly.

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.

State Events

4-H State Horse Events

Camping Conference

Regional Presentation Events

Shooting Sports Events

State Field Day

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.

 

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.

National Events

Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)

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 Animal Science Project Resource 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.

COVID Updates

Please see our COVID Updates page to view the latest guidance if you plan to participate in 4-H activities and overnight events.

Get information about the COVID-19 vaccine at ucanr.edu/covid19