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District 9 4-H Invitational Quiz Bowl
Invitational Quiz Bowl Family/Community Health, Horse, and Livestock Date: Friday, January 9th, 2026, 10:30am to end Location: Walker County Storm Shelter (455 State Highway 75N, Huntsville, TX 77320) Team Competition for Junior (3rd-8th grades) and Senior (9th-12th grades) Divisions 4-person teams only, NO EXCEPTIONS Early Online Entry/Registration via 4-H Online (for 4-Hers): December 3rd-December 17th, 2025, $10/4-H member Late Online Entry/Registration via 4-H Online (for 4-Hers): December 18th-January 5th, 2025, $15/4-H member No on-site registration accepted Questions taken from the Texas 4-H Reference List: Quiz Bowls –… Read More →
Teen Financial Literacy Series: Introduction to Credit Cards and Insurance
Teen Financial Literacy Series Learning to take care of personal finances can be overwhelming, so let the library provide guidance and advice to help understand how to manage money. Over the next several months, Janelle Johnson — from the Fort Bend County Extension Program — will cover: creating and maintaining a budget, credit management, introduction to credit cards, and different types of insurance. Registration is required; register online, in person, or by calling the appropriate library. This class will delve more deeply into the use of credit… Read More →
2026 Spring Major Shows (10/8/2025 Broadcast)
2026 Spring Major Shows are just around the corner! Read the information below concerning 2026 Spring Major Show Entry with Fort Bend County 4-H. Upcoming 2026 Spring Major Shows: 2026 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (January 16th-Febraury 7th, 2026) 2026 San Angelo Stock Show and Rodeo (February 5th-February 22nd, 2026) 2026 Texas’ Elite Showcase (February 12th-February 14th, 2026) 2026 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo (February 12th-March 1st, 2026) 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo (March 2nd-March 22nd, 2026) 2026 Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and Rodeo (March 12th-March 22nd, 2026) 2026 Rodeo Austin (March… Read More →
09/02-09/06/2025: Fort Bend 4-H Weekly
Fort Bend 4-H Weekly Tuesday, September 2nd-Saturday, September 6th, 2025 What’s going on this week? Ongoing Enrollment for the 2025-2026 4-H Year is NOW OPEN Enrollment Guide Club List Project List Heifer Tag Orders for Fall Validation August 30th-October 13th (Late Pricing) Lamb/Goat Tag Orders for Fall Validation August 11th-September 10th (Early Pricing) Heifer: More Information Lamb/Goat: More Information Broiler Orders for Houston, Austin, and San Antonio Livestock Shows Open Orders close September 19th, 2025, at 5pm All orders must be placed in-person at the Fort Bend… Read More →
2025 Heifer Tag Orders for Fall Validation
Heifer Tag Orders Early: August 1st-August 29th, 2025 Price: $30 per head Late: August 30th-October 13th, 2025 Price: $35 per head Steer are ONLY validated in the Summer. ONLY Heifers validated for Fall Validation. Validation Date and Location, TBD Order Form FAQS For any questions or concerns about tagging and validation, please email the FBC State Validation Committee at fbcstatevalidation@gmail.com. For questions concerning tag ordering and payment, please email jarie.afolabi-craige@ag.tamu.edu
2025 Lamb/Goat Tags for Fall Validation
Lamb/Goat Tag Orders* Early: August 11th-September 10th, 2025 Price: $30 per head Late: September 11th-October 13th, 2025 Price: $35 per head Validation Date and Location, TBD Order Form FAQS For any questions or concerns about tagging and validation, please email the FBC State Validation Committee at fbcstatevalidation@gmail.com. For questions concerning tag ordering and payment, please email jarie.afolabi-craige@ag.tamu.edu *Warning below:
2025 Fort Bend 4-H Open House
Want to know more about 4-H? Then join us for one or all of our open houses. Each Open House will have a program that highlights one of our clubs. It’s not necessary to RSVP but it would help us determine how many supplies to bring. Email fortbend4h@ag.tamu.edu for more info and to RSVP. Fort Bend 4-H Open House (Fulshear) Date: Monday, August 4th, 2025 Location: Fulshear Branch Library (6350 GM Library Rd, Fulshear, Texas 77441) Time: 4:30-6:30pm Musical Memories of Katy 4-H Club will host a… Read More →
August 2025 Major Show Entry Nights
Plan to compete in a Major Show this Fall (Fall 2025)? Schedule your appointment now for the August 2025 Major Show Entry Nights to complete your 2025 State Fair of Texas, 2025 Heart O’ Texas (including HLSR Archery Contest and HLSR Jr. Commercial Steer) Livestock Exhibitor and/or Youth Contest entries. Dates: Thursday, August 7th, 2025 & Monday, August 18th, 2025 Time: 4pm-7pm Location: Fort Bend County Extension Office, Conference Room (1402 Band Rd, STE 100; Rosenberg, TX 77471) Appointment Reservation: Fort Bend County 4-H: Major Show Entry Night… Read More →
2025 Youth Fashion Week
2025 Youth Fashion Wk Youth Fashion Week Returns This Summer to Empower, Inspire, and Dazzle! Youth in the Fort Bend County and surrounding areas are invited to ignite their passion for fashion at this year’s Youth Fashion Week Experience, a vibrant 3-day immersive experience designed to spark creativity, teach practical skills in fashion and beauty, and introduce participants to the dynamic world of design, styling, and entrepreneurship. Camp Details at a glance: Date: July 15th, 16th, & 17th, 2025 Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm Location: Texas A&M AgriLife Extension… Read More →
2025 FBC 4-H Summer Day Camp
Want to learn more about 4-H project areas? Want to learn more about what 4-H can offer as a whole? Join us July 9th, 2025, for the 2025 FBC 4-H Summer Day Camp! Date: July 9th, 2025 Time: 8:30am-3pm Location: Jones Creek Ranch Park, 7714 Fm 359 Rd, Richmond, TX 77406 Open to rising 3rd-12th graders Cost: FREE All youth MUST bring their own lunch! For our 2025 FBC 4-H Summer Day Camp, youth will explore the following 4-H Project areas with fun-filled hands-on activities: Entomology (Insects) Community Service… Read More →
