EVENT CALENDAR

Feb 28 - Mar 01

NW District Project Achievement for Grades 7-12

4-H members compete for honors in their respective projects.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Mar 06 - Mar 08

Northeast Jr/Sr Project Achievement for Grades 7-12

4-H members compete for honors in their respective projects

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Mar 06 - Mar 08

Northeast Junior/Senior District Project Achievement (7th - 12th Grades)

Competition for 7th - 12th graders.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Mar 11

Step Up and Lead at UGA Tifton Campus

Georgia Student Leadership Conference: -designed and facilitated by youth development professionals -for 4th-8th grade students -features hands-on, engaging workshops -builds leadership, public speaking, teamwork, and collaboration skills

UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center

Mar 12

Step Up and Lead at UGA Griffin Campus

Georgia Student Leadership Conference: -designed and facilitated by youth development professionals -for 4th-8th grade students -features hands-on, engaging workshops -builds leadership, public speaking, teamwork, and collaboration skills

UGA Griffin Campus

Mar 14

Bacon County District Project Achievement for 4th-6th Grades

Bacon County

Mar 21

Cloverleaf District Project Achievement - Jackson County (Grades 4 - 6)

4-H'ers in grades 4 - 6 will compete in District Project Achievement.

South Jackson Elementary School

Mar 21

Cloverleaf Project Achievement for 4-6th graders - Douglasville (Douglas County), GA

Mar 21

Emanuel County District Project Achievement for 4th-6th Graders

Swainsboro Middle School

Mar 21

Houston County Cloverleaf Project Achievement for 4th-6th Grades

Youth present an illustrated talk on a topic of their choice.

Houston County

Mar 21

State 4-H Livestock Judging

UGA Instructional Arena

Mar 21

State 4-H Livestock Judging Contest

The following outcomes will be accomplished through this activity: Acquire a better knowledge of livestock and develop skill in identifying types and grades of livestock, while learning the basic principles of animal science. Learn to identify breeds and classes of livestock to help improve livestock on the farm and develop skills that contribute to profitable, efficient farming. Learn how to make individual decisions and support them with oral statements, which develops skills of decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving. Develop leadership abilities, build character and assume citizenship responsibilities, and develop skills, knowledge and attitudes for lifelong use.

UGA ADS Arena

Mar 27 - Mar 28

State 4-H Hippology Contest

The primary objective of the Hippology Contest is to provide in a friendly but competitive setting, an opportunity for youth enrolled in 4-H to demonstrate the breadth of their knowledge and understanding of equine science and management, and in particular the practical application of this knowledge and skill. This activity will provide the 4-H horse project members the opportunity to utilize knowledge and skills developed from other project activities such as Quiz Bowl, horse judging, speaking and demonstrations, and general horse program.

UGA Instructional Arena

Mar 28 - Apr 02

National 4-H Conference

National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4‑H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world. Land Grant University 4‑H Departments send delegations of 4‑H youth between ages 15 and 19 to participate in the National 4‑H Conference. At the conference, delegates prepare and present briefings on important societal topics to federal officials in Washington, D.C. 4‑H youth also have the opportunity to engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while discussing topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide. Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting.

National 4-H Conference Center

Mar 28

State 22 Silhouette Match

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Mar 28

State 22 Silhouette Match

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Mar 28

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

Contestants judge eight classes, four conformation and four performance classes. In addition, they give 2-4 sets of reasons to justify their placings and explain their decisions. 4-H’ers not only learn the basics of judging and placing horses, they also learn the valuable life skills of decision making, critical thinking, organization, teamwork, competition, public speaking, and self confidence.

UGA Instructional Arena

Apr 03

State 4-H Dairy Judging Contest

UGA Instructional Arena

Apr 04 - Apr 05

NEW Georgia 4-H Senior Conference (Grades 9 - 12)

Guest speakers, Share Fair, and a semi-formal dance at Rock Eagle 4-H Center.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Apr 14

4-H Leadership in Action - District Contest Interviews

Eligible high-school-aged 4-H'ers who complete Leadership in Action service projects and submit Parts I & II of the LIA Application will be invited to their respective district's contest location to be interviewed about their work. The Leadership in Action program is designed to recognize the work of Junior (7th – 8th grade) and Senior (9th – 12th grade) 4-H’ers as leaders in their communities. 4-H’ers will identify an issue or need in the community or an issue related to agriculture or the environment. Once this issue or need has been selected, the 4-H’er will determine ways to make a difference and then enact his/her plan. The process focuses on leadership engagement by the 4-H’er.

Atlanta; Athens; Statesboro; Tifton

Apr 16

Area Poultry Judging-Toombs County

Poultry judging is an evaluation event in which students learn and understand standards used in poultry and egg production and marketing, and to apply the standards in a realistic decision-making situation. During the contest, participants judge both live specimens and market poultry, identify parts of birds already prepared for market, and evaluate eggs as to their quality and readiness for market. For at least one class, typically a live production class, participants are asked to justify their placing decisions through a set of oral reasons. Participants compare their opinion of an animal against the ideal as specified by industry experts, and learn organizational skills as they compose their thoughts into a cohesive set of reasons justifying their decisions.The skills of decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving are acquired throughout the process.

Toombs County Agri-Center

Apr 17

Area Poultry Judging-Tift County

Poultry judging is an evaluation event in which students learn and understand standards used in poultry and egg production and marketing, and to apply the standards in a realistic decision-making situation. During the contest, participants judge both live specimens and market poultry, identify parts of birds already prepared for market, and evaluate eggs as to their quality and readiness for market. For at least one class, typically a live production class, participants are asked to justify their placing decisions through a set of oral reasons. Participants compare their opinion of an animal against the ideal as specified by industry experts, and learn organizational skills as they compose their thoughts into a cohesive set of reasons justifying their decisions.The skills of decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving are acquired throughout the process.

Tift County Livestock Multipurpose Building

Apr 18 - Apr 19

NEW Northeast/Northwest Junior Rally for 6th - 8th graders

6th - 8th graders in Northeast and Northwest District are invited to a weekend retreat at Wahsega 4-H Center where they will participate in classes including the Wahsega zip line, community service projects, activities, a talent show, dance, and a glow-in-the dark Easter egg hunt!

Wahsega 4-H Center

Apr 18 - Apr 19

Southeast Junior Spring Conference for 6th-8th graders

Georgia 4-H at Camp Jekyll

Apr 22

Area Poultry Judging-Gordon County

Poultry judging is an evaluation event in which students learn and understand standards used in poultry and egg production and marketing, and to apply the standards in a realistic decision-making situation. During the contest, participants judge both live specimens and market poultry, identify parts of birds already prepared for market, and evaluate eggs as to their quality and readiness for market. For at least one class, typically a live production class, participants are asked to justify their placing decisions through a set of oral reasons. Participants compare their opinion of an animal against the ideal as specified by industry experts, and learn organizational skills as they compose their thoughts into a cohesive set of reasons justifying their decisions.The skills of decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving are acquired throughout the process.

Gordon County Extension Office

Apr 23

Area Poultry Judging-Henry County

Poultry judging is an evaluation event in which students learn and understand standards used in poultry and egg production and marketing, and to apply the standards in a realistic decision-making situation. During the contest, participants judge both live specimens and market poultry, identify parts of birds already prepared for market, and evaluate eggs as to their quality and readiness for market. For at least one class, typically a live production class, participants are asked to justify their placing decisions through a set of oral reasons. Participants compare their opinion of an animal against the ideal as specified by industry experts, and learn organizational skills as they compose their thoughts into a cohesive set of reasons justifying their decisions.The skills of decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving are acquired throughout the process.

Henry County Extension Office

Apr 24

Area Poultry Judging-Oglethorpe County

Poultry judging is an evaluation event in which students learn and understand standards used in poultry and egg production and marketing, and to apply the standards in a realistic decision-making situation. During the contest, participants judge both live specimens and market poultry, identify parts of birds already prepared for market, and evaluate eggs as to their quality and readiness for market. For at least one class, typically a live production class, participants are asked to justify their placing decisions through a set of oral reasons. Participants compare their opinion of an animal against the ideal as specified by industry experts, and learn organizational skills as they compose their thoughts into a cohesive set of reasons justifying their decisions.The skills of decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving are acquired throughout the process.

Oglethorpe County Extension Office

Apr 24 - Apr 26

TCW State BB Match

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Apr 25 - Apr 26

Clover Jam Conference for 5th-7th Grades

This weekend conference is full of fun, friends, STEM and healthy living activities in a summer camp environment!

Jekyll Island

Apr 25 - Apr 26

Communications & Technology Team Retreat

The Georgia 4-H Communications & Technology Team members are invited to a weekend retreat to complete projects in the areas of photography, videography, podcasting, computer graphics, and GPS/GIS.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Apr 27 - Apr 30

Program Preview

State Staff travel to the districts to bring updates for upcoming year

central location in each district

Apr 29

4-H Career Exploration Day with UGA's College of Vet Medicine - Tifton Lab

High school 4-H'ers will gain hands-on experiences in a lab environment with experts in the field of veterinary medicine. They will learn what a day in the life of a vet is like as well as learn how diseases are identified and treated. Students will also gain knowledge about the need for food animal vets, getting in to vet school and scholarship programs available. Spots are limited.

Tifton

Apr 30

Northeast District 4-H Program Preview

TBA

May 01

State 4-H Poultry Judging

Poultry judging is an evaluation event in which students learn and understand standards used in poultry and egg production and marketing, and to apply the standards in a realistic decision-making situation. Participants compare their opinion of an animal against the ideal as specified by industry experts, and learn organizational skills as they compose their thoughts into a cohesive set of reasons justifying their decisions.The skills of decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving are acquired throughout the process. Qualifying senior teams are invited to compete at the State Competition.

UGA Poultry Research Facility

May 01 - May 02

TCW- State Archery, Rifle and Pistol Match

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

May 08 - May 09

TCW State Modifed Trap

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

May 16

Georgia 4-H Food Product Development Contest

University of Georgia Food Science Building

May 23 - May 24

TCW State Trap, Skeet & Sporting Clays Match

Forest City Gun Club

May 29 - May 30

4-H Ambassador Training

If you have an interest in science, nutritious cuisine, healthy lifestyles, weather, the environment, professionalism, and more, you should consider the Georgia 4-H Ambassador Program. 4-H Ambassadors are selected for a specific Ambassador Track through an application process and participate in a dynamic and intensive training weekend, plan individual activities to increase and share their knowledge, and represent Georgia 4-H as ambassadors in the field.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

May 29 - May 30

Ambassador Training Summit

The Georgia 4-H Ambassador Program will be offered this year immediately following Senior 4-H Camp, Friday & Saturday, May 29-30. The goal of the 4-H Ambassador Program is to prepare 4-H’ers to become knowledgeable in a specific content area so that they can return to their counties and share what they’ve learned with others.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Jun 01

Residential Camping Season Begins

Georgia 4-H centers

Jun 05

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

The Georgia 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl is held each June, and this year we will hold one state contest at the UGA ADS Rhodes Complex. Teams of either four or five members from one county compete in a game show type format and answer questions related to dairy subject matter. Play consists of double elimination tournament style matches where two teams compete at a time.

UGA ADS Rhodes Complex

Jun 08 - Jun 13

State 4-H Horse Show

The Georgia State 4-H Horse Show is held each June at the Agricenter in Perry, Georgia. There are no qualifying shows, and you can enter the State Show simply by being a member of your local 4-H club, owning or leasing your horse by March 1 of the current year, and completing the Novice Horseman workbook, which can be obtained through your local county extension office. Classes are offered in five divisions: Stock Seat (Western) Ranch Horse (Western) Hunt Seat (English) Saddle Seat (English) Contest Events (Running) All classes are offered in three grade groups: Cloverleaf (4th grade, 5th and 6th grade students with limited experience) Junior (5th and 6th grade students with demonstrated skills, 7th – 8th grade students) Senior (9th – 12th grade students) A champion and reserve champion are named in each division and age category.

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Jun 14 - Jun 20

Citizenship Washington Focus

Every summer, high school students from across the country travel to Washington, D.C. to participate in Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF), 4‑H’s premier leadership and citizenship program for high school students. CWF is more than a Washington, D.C. field trip – it’s an opportunity for 4‑H’ers to learn how to be citizen leaders and make a difference in their communities. CWF participants - Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at our nation's capital and the chance to meet members of Congress Develop communication, leadership and citizenship skills through hands-on learning and group activities Build new and lasting friendships.

National 4-H Conference Center

Jun 26 - Jun 28

State 4-H Council

State 4-H Council

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Jul 09 - Jul 11

Georgia Junior Beef Futurity

4-H and FFA members from Southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, South Carolina, North Carolina and Tennessee are also invited to compete in the Georgia Junior Beef Futurity.

Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Jul 14 - Jul 16

Music Education Matters Summit

The Georgia 4-H Music Education Matters Summit provides an experience for youth across Georgia, and around the nation, to practice and grow in music education, network and learn from industry professionals, and develop as a leader, team member, and performer.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Jul 20 - Jul 24

State 4-H Congress

District 4-H winners in grades 9-12 compete for state honors

Atlanta

Aug 15

Mission Make-It: The Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge

Mission Make-It: The Georgia 4-H Engineering Challenge is a non-competitive event for middle school students. Youth develop teamwork, communication, and cooperation skills through a series of engineering challenges.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Aug 21 - Aug 23

Coastal Georgia 4-H Military Adventure Camp

The Coastal Georgia 4-H Military Adventure Camp is a weekend camp for youth with a parent currently serving in the military, with priority being given to Air Force families. Hosted at UGA Marine Extension on Skidaway Island (near Savannah, Georgia), participants will have the opportunity to learn about marine creatures, tour the aquarium and touch tanks, hike through the maritime forests, complete a dolphin study, stargaze, and more! Due to UGA Marine Extension requirements, youth must be in grades 5-8 for the 2020-2021 school year.

UGA Marine Extension

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Communications & Technology Team Retreat

The Georgia 4-H Communications & Technology Team members are invited to a weekend retreat to complete projects in the areas of photography, videography, podcasting, computer graphics, and GPS/GIS.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Aug 29 - Aug 30

Tech Team Retreat

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Sep 12

Georgia 4-H Food Showcase

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Sep 24 - Sep 27

SRTLC - 4-H Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference

The Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC) is a first-of-its-kind, multi-state 4-H conference created to bring together 4-H teens and adults to empower & inspire them to make a positive change across the southern region through youth-adult partnerships.

Clyde York 4-H Center

Oct 08 - Oct 18

Georgia National Fair

Perry, GA

Nov 02

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging - Watkinsville

Oconee County Civic Center

Nov 03

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging- Gainesville

Chicopee Woods Agricenter

Nov 04

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging- Cartersville

Clarence Brown Conference Center

Nov 05

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging- Perry

Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter

Nov 06 - Nov 08

Weekend in the Classic City

The Georgia Collegiate 4-H Clubs are excited about the opportunity to work with your high school 4-H’ers and help them learn more about life as a college student at Weekend in the Classic City 2020. Workshops will focus on the college search process, application preparation, scholarships, student life and so much more. No late registration will be available and space is limited!

University of Georgia

Nov 07 - Nov 08

Junior Conference

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Nov 09

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging- Tifton

UGA Tifton Conference Center

Nov 10

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging- Lyons

Toombs County Agricultural Center

Nov 12

Cotton Boll and Consumer Judging - Conyers

Johnson Park Gym

Dec 12 - Dec 13

Fall Forum

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Jan 09 - Jan 10

Counselor Selection

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Jan 29 - Jan 31

Southeast JR/SR Project Achievement

Feb 05 - Feb 07

Southwest JR/SR Project Achievement

Feb 13

NE/NW Cloverleaf Project Achievement

Feb 17 - Feb 21

Georgia Junior National Livestock Show

Perry, GA

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Communications & Technology Team Retreat

The Georgia 4-H Communications & Technology Team members are invited to a weekend retreat to complete projects in the areas of photography, videography, podcasting, computer graphics, and GPS/GIS.

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Feb 27 - Feb 28

Tech Team Retreat

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Mar 05 - Mar 07

Northeast JR/SR Project Achievement

Mar 12 - Mar 14

Northwest JR/SR Project Achievement

Apr 10 - Apr 15

National 4-H Conference

National 4‑H Conference is the pinnacle experience in 4‑H Civic Engagement, providing the opportunity for young people to connect, learn, engage, lead and impact their communities, their nation and their world. Land Grant University 4‑H Departments send delegations of 4‑H youth between ages 15 and 19 to participate in the National 4‑H Conference. At the conference, delegates prepare and present briefings on important societal topics to federal officials in Washington, D.C. 4‑H youth also have the opportunity to engage in personal development experiences that increase their knowledge, resources, and skills while discussing topics affecting youth and 4‑H programming nationwide. Delegates not only learn while at the conference: they are empowered to create positive social change in their communities and have the opportunity to practice and apply their skills in a real-world setting.

National 4-H Conference Center

Apr 26 - Apr 29

Program Preview

May 31

First Day of Summer Camp

Various Camps

Jun 25 - Jun 27

State 4-H Council

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Jul 20 - Jul 23

State 4-H Congress

Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

Oct 07 - Oct 17

Georgia National Fair

Perry, GA

Dec 11 - Dec 12

Fall Forum

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Jan 08

Counselor Selection

Jan 28 - Jan 30

Southeast JR/SR Project Achievement

Feb 04 - Feb 06

Southwest JR/SR Project Achievement

Feb 12

NE/NW Cloverleaf Project Achievement

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Georgia Junior National Livestock Show

Perry, GA

Mar 04 - Mar 06

Northwest JR/SR Project Achievement

Mar 11 - Mar 13

Northeast JR/SR Project Achievement

Apr 25 - Apr 28

Program Preview

May 30

First Day of Summer Camp

Various Camps

Jun 24 - Jun 26

State 4-H Council

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Jul 18 - Jul 22

State 4-H Congress

Oct 06 - Oct 16

Georgia National Fair

Perry, GA

Dec 10 - Dec 11

Fall Forum

Rock Eagle 4-H Center

Feb 22 - Feb 26

Georgia Junior National Livestock Show

Perry, GA

Oct 05 - Oct 15

Georgia National Fair

Perry, GA

Feb 21 - Feb 25

Georgia Junior National Livestock Show

Perry, GA

Oct 03 - Oct 13

Georgia National Fair

Perry, GA

Feb 19 - Feb 23

Georgia Junior National Livestock Show

Perry, GA

Oct 02 - Oct 12

Georgia National Fair

Perry, GA