*ONLY sent to ACTIVE 4-H families*
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 1st – 28th – State Fair Lamb and Goat Tag Orders DUE
- February 14th – March 14th – Fort Bend County 4-H Photography Registration Opens
- March 15th – Healthy Relationships & Dating Program via Microsoft Teams at 4:00 PM
- March 17th – Youth Leadership Team Meeting at 6:30 PM via Microsoft Teams
DISTRICT:
- February 23rd – March 16th – Registration Opens for District 9 Photography
- March 16th – Entry Registration Deadline District 9 Horse Judging
- March 16th – Entry Registration Deadline D-9 Rifle, Air Rifle and Air Pistol
- March 23rd – Entry Registration Deadline Big Time in D-9
- March 30th – Entry Registration Deadline Livestock, Meats and Soil Judging
STATE:
- March 1st – April 15th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $10.00
- March 1st – May 31st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel Em In Spring Fishing Skillathon
- February 28th – March 20th – Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
- March 12th – March 26th – Rodeo Austin
- March 14th – 2022 Rimfire Program Opens – All orders must be submitted via email. Click Here for more details.
- March 14th – April 15th – Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest Registration Open through 4-H Online
- March 14th – April 15th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Early Bird Registration
- March 17th – 2022 Texas 4-H Congress Press Corps and Lobbyist Applications DUE via 4-H Online
- February 18th – March 18th – Registration Deadline STEM & Natural Resources Leader Training through 4-H Online
- March 19th – 20th – 4-H Sportfishing Project Leader Training in Athens, Texas – Henderson County Register through 4-H Online
- March 21st – Texas 4-H Council At Large Delegate Q&A session via Zoom Register to Receive Meeting Link
- March 31st – Deadline for 2022-2023 Texas 4-H Council At-Large Application Event Apply via 4-H Online
NATIONAL:
- March 20th – 24th – National 4-H Conference Virtual
- March 28th – 2023 4-H Youth in Action Award Application DUE
- March 28th – National Young Alumni Advisory Committee Nominations DUE
APRIL
COUNTY:
- April 12th – Youth Leadership Scholarship Application DUE to the office by 5:00 PM
- April 12th – Recordbook Revision Night via Microsoft Teams at 6:30 PM
DISTRICT:
- April 2nd – District 9 Horse Judging Contest
- April 2nd – D-9 Air Rifle, Rifle and Air Pistol Contest
- April 23rd – D9 Livestock, Meats and Soil Judging
- April 28th – 30th – Big Time in D-9
- April 28th – 30th – Community Service Project Conducted through Big Time in D-9 – Helping Happy Wheels Donation Drive
STATE:
- April 1st – Project Yellow Light Video or Radio Design Competition Submission DUE
- April 1st – 30th – Early Bird Registration Open Texas 4-H Congress through 4-H Online
- April 7th – Fashion and Interior Design Ambassador Application DUE
- April 9th – 10th – STEM & Natural Resources Leader Training at Palo Duro Canyon State Park in Canyon, TX
- April 15th – 2022 TSCRA Cattle Raisers Roundup Application Deadline
- March 1st – April 15th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $10.00
- March 14th – April 15th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Early Bird Registration
- April 16th – May 1st – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $20.00
- April 16th – May 2nd – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Late Registration
- April 18th – Veterinary Science Certificate Program Day Camp – East Foundation Hebronville, TX
- April 20th – The Jason Krueger Memorial Scholarship Application DUE
NATIONAL:
- April 4th – National Youth Summit Series: Healthy Living Summit Registration Deadline
- April 21th – 24th – National Youth Summit Series: Healthy Living Summit in Washington DC
- April 27th – May 8th – TSC Paper Clover Campaign
- April 30th – Joann Fabric Store Campaign Mention Fort Bend County 4-H at any Joann Store to support local 4-H
MAY
COUNTY:
DISTRICT:
STATE:
- April 16th – May 1st – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $20.00
- May 1st – Application Deadline for Core Academy 2022
- May 1st – May 5th – Horse Validation via 4-H Online $250.00
- May 2nd – Registration closes 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training
- April 16th – May 2nd – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health Late Registration
- May 1st – May 15th – Texas 4-H Videography Contest submission
- May 1st – 31st – Registration Open Virtual Texas 4-H Reel Em In Summer Fishing Skillathon
- May 1st – 30th – Registration Open Texas 4-H Congress through 4-H Online
- April 27th – May 8th – TSC Paper Clover Campaign
- May 10th – 12th – 4-H PYD Academy on Youth Mental Health
- May 14th – 15th – 4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Project State Contest
- May 21st – 22nd – 4-H Hunting Project Coach Training in Richmond TX Register via 4-H Online
- May 23rd – 25th – Veterinary Science Certificate Program Summer Camp Las Cruces, New Mexico
NATIONAL:
JUNE
COUNTY:
- June 6th – Recordbooks DUE to the office by 5:00 PM
- June 6th – Project Pins Submission DUE online by 11:59 PM
DISTRICT:
STATE:
- June 1st – August 31st – Virtual Texas 4-H Reel Em In Summer Fishing Skillathon
- June 6th – True Leaders in Equity Institute Application DUE
- June 6th – 8th – Veterinary Science Certificate Program Summer Camp Kingsville, TX
- June 10th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Day Camp Tilden, TX
- June 13th – 15th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp College Station, TX
- June 16th – 18th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp Nacogdoches, TX
- June 20th – 24th – Core Academy 2022
NATIONAL:
JULY
COUNTY:
- July 8th – Registration DUE for Fort Bend Junior Master Gardeners Earth Kind Kids’ Kamp
- July 18th – 21st – Fort Bend Junior Master Gardeners Earth Kind Kids’ Kamp
DISTRICT:
STATE:
- July 7th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Day Camp El Paso, TX
- July 11th – 14th – True Leaders in Equity Institute in Bethesda, Maryland
- July 17th – 20th – Texas 4-H Congress
- July 18th – 20th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp Canyon, TX
- July 18th – 20th – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp Stephenville, TX
- July 20th – 22nd – Veterinary Science Certification Program Summer Camp Tomball, TX
- July 25th – 29th – 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 20th – 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