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Hello 4-H Families,

Below are the dates for upcoming events in the county, district, and state.  Please take a few minutes to make note of the events that pertain to you and your family.

If you need any assistance from Agent Turner, please schedule a project visit! https://agrilife.org/ftbend4h/project-visit-or-workshop-request-form/

For information on Scholarships, please visit our scholarship page!

Texas 4-H Summer Camps Registrations NOW OPEN!

MARCH

COUNTY:

• March 1^st – 28^th – State Fair Lamb and Goat Tag Orders DUE
• March 29^th – May 27 – LATE State Fair Lamb and Goat Tag Orders

DISTRICT:

• March 28^th – Entry Registration Deadline Big Time in D-9
• March 29^th – March 30^th – LATE Registration Deadline Big Time in D-9
• March 30^th – Entry Registration Deadline Livestock, Meats and Soil Judging

STATE:

• March 1^st – April 15^th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $10.00
• March 1^st – May 31^st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel Em In Spring Fishing Skillathon
• March 14^th – 2022 Rimfire Program Opens – All orders must be submitted via email. Click Here for more details.
• March 14^th – April 15^th – Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest Registration Open through 4-H Online
• March 14^th – April 15^th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Early Bird Registration

NATIONAL:

• March 20^th – 24^th – National 4-H Conference Virtual
• March 28^th – 2023 4-H Youth in Action Award Application DUE
• March 28^th – National Young Alumni Advisory Committee Nominations DUE

APRIL

COUNTY:

• April 1^st – April 18^th – Major Show Steer Ear Tag Order
• April 5^th – FBC Adventurers Interest Meeting at 6:30 (Hybrid Meeting) In Person: Fort Bend County Extension Office, Virtual: Microsoft Teams Register for Meeting Link
• April 11^th – Livestock Coalition Meeting at 6:30 PM at Extension Office
• April 12^th – Youth Leadership Scholarship Application DUE to the office by 5:00 PM
• April 12^th – Recordbook Revision Night via Microsoft Teams at 6:30 PM
• April 19^th – Vet Science Meeting at 7:00 PM at Fort Bend County Extension Office
• April 21^st – Youth Leadership Team Meeting at 6:30 via Microsoft Teams
• April 19^th – June 6^th – LATE Major Show Steer Ear Tag Order

DISTRICT:

• April 2^nd – District 9 Horse Judging Contest
• April 2^nd – D-9 Air Rifle, Rifle and Air Pistol Contest
• April 23^rd – D9 Livestock, Meats and Soil Judging
• April 28^th – 30^th – Big Time in D-9
• April 28^th – 30^th – Community Service Project Conducted through Big Time in D-9 – Helping Happy Wheels Donation Drive

STATE:

• States’ 4-H Summer International Hosting Program for July and August
• April 1^st – Project Yellow Light Video or Radio Design Competition Submission DUE
• April 1^st – 30^th – Early Bird Registration Open Texas 4-H Congress through 4-H Online
• April 1^st – 4-H STEM Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA Registration Deadline
• April 1^st – Water Ambassador Applications Open
• April 4^th – Deadline for 2022-2023 Texas 4-H Council At-Large Application Event Apply via 4-H Online
• April 7^th – Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Application DUE
• April 9^th – Earth Day – Bay Day 2022 in Heritage Park, Corpus Christi 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
• April 9^th – 10^th – STEM & Natural Resources Leader Training at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, TX
• April 11^th – Taylor County 4-H Horse Extravaganza Participation Deadline by 3:00 PM in Abilene, TX
• April 15^th – 2022 TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup Application Deadline
• March 1^st – April 15^th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $10.00
• March 14^th – April 15^th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Early Bird Registration
• April 16^th – May 1^st – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $20.00
• April 16^th – May 2^nd – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Late Registration
• April 18^th – Veterinary Science Certificate Program Day Camp – East Foundation Hebronville, TX
• April 20^th – The Jason Krueger Memorial Scholarship Application DUE
• April 23^rd – Taylor County 4-H Horse Extravaganza in Abilene, TX
• April 25^th – 2022 4-H Beekeeping Essay Deadline to Enter via 4-H Online
• April 28^th – TAMU 4-H Day 2022 Register via 4-H Online

NATIONAL:

• April 4^th – National Youth Summit Series: Healthy Living Summit Registration Deadline
• April 21^th – 24^th – National Youth Summit Series: Healthy Living Summit in Washington DC
• April 27^th – May 8^th – TSC Paper Clover Campaign
• April 30^th – Joann Fabric Store Campaign Mention Fort Bend County 4-H at any Joann Store to support local 4-H

MAY

COUNTY:

• May 14^th – Outdoor Skills Day 7:45 AM to 4:00 PM at Jones Creek
• March 29^th – May 27 – LATE State Fair Lamb and Goat Tag Orders

DISTRICT:

STATE:

• April 16^th – May 1^st – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $20.00
• May 1^st – Healthy Texas Youth Ambassador Program Application Deadline
• May 1^st – Application Deadline for Core Academy 2022
• May 1^st – May 5^th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $250.00
• May 2^nd – Registration closes 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training
• April 16^th – May 2^nd – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Late Registration
• May 3^rd – 5^th – 4-H STEM Symposium in Pittsburgh, PA
• May 1^st – May 15^th – Texas 4-H Videography Contest submission
• May 1^st – 31^st – Registration Open Virtual Texas 4-H Reel Em In Summer Fishing Skillathon
• May 1^st – 30^th – Registration Open Texas 4-H Congress through 4-H Online
• April 27^th – May 8^th – TSC Paper Clover Campaign
• May 10^th – 12^th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health
• May 14^th – 4-H Hood County K9 & Kids and Sharpshooters 3D Archery Tournament in Bluff Dale, TX
• May 14^th – 15^th – 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest
• May 21^st – Callahan County 4-H Archery Spring Fling
• May 21^st – 22^nd – 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training in Richmond TX Register via 4-H Online
• May 23^rd – 25^th – Veterinary Science Certificate Program Summer Camp Las Cruces, New Mexico

NATIONAL:

JUNE

COUNTY:

• June 6^th – Recordbooks DUE to the office by 5:00 PM
• June 6^th – Project Pins Submission DUE online by 11:59 PM
• April 19^th – June 6^th – LATE Major Show Steer Ear Tag Order
• June 9^th – Major Show Steer and Heifer Validation at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Barn H
• June 14^th – State Fair Lamb and Goat Validation at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds Barn H
• June 14^th – Maker Station: Home Edition *Details Coming Soon*
• June 30^th – Maker Station: Entrepreneurial Edition (Personal Care Edition) *Details Coming Soon*

DISTRICT:

STATE:

• June 1^st – August 31^st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel Em In Summer Fishing Skillathon
• June 6^th – Registration Deadline for Callahan County 4-H Annual Shotgun Fun Shoot
• June 6^th – True Leaders in Equity Institute Application DUE
• June 6^th – 8^th – Veterinary Science Certificate Program Summer Camp Kingsville, TX
• June 6^th – 9^th – LEAD Academy Workshop
• June 6^th – 9^th – Texas 4-H Roundup
• June 10^th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Day Camp Tilden, TX
• June 11^th – Callahan County 4-H Annual Shotgun Fun Shoot
• June 13^th – 15^th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp College Station, TX
• June 16^th – 18^th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp Nacogdoches, TX
• June 20^th – 24^th – Core Academy 2022

NATIONAL:

JULY

COUNTY:

• July 8^th – Registration DUE for Fort Bend Junior Master Gardeners Earth Kind Kids’ Kamp
• July 12^th – Maker Station: Home Edition *Details Coming Soon*
• July 18^th – 21^st – Fort Bend Junior Master Gardeners Earth Kind Kids’ Kamp
• July 28^th – Maker Station: Entrepreneurial Edition (Kitchen Edition) *Details Comin

DISTRICT:

STATE:

• July 7^th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Day Camp El Paso, TX
• July 11^th – 14^th – True Leaders in Equity Institute in Bethesda, Maryland
• July 17^th – 20^th – Texas 4-H Congress
• July 18^th – 20^th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp Canyon, TX
• July 18^th – 20^th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp Stephenville, TX
• July 20^th – 22^nd – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp Tomball, TX
• July 22^nd – 24^th – 4-H Global Citizen Camp at Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
• July 25^th – 29^th – 2022 TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup

NATIONAL:

***NOTE***

Offices will be CLOSED for the following holidays during the 2022 year:

• April 15th – Good Friday
• May 30th – Memorial Day
• June 20^th – Juneteenth (Observed)
• July 4th – Independence Day
• September 5th – Labor Day
• September 23rd – Fort Bend County Fair Day
• November 11th – Veterans Day
• November 24th – Thanksgiving Day
• November 25th – Day after Thanksgiving
• December 23rd – Christmas Eve (Observed)
• December 26th – Christmas Day (Observed)
• January 2, 2023 – 2023 New Year’s Day Observed