Upcoming 4-H Programs

4-H Programs, Plans & Events:

Rowan County 4-H offers several programs, events, and competitions throughout the year. If you have questions about these opportunities, please email laura_allen@ncsu.edu.

Rowan 4-H Clubs meet throughout the year. More information on 4-H Clubs.

County Council is open to youth ages 12-18 (as of January 1). This group typically meets each month at the Extension office in the evening (time varies, but usually starts between at 5:30 or 6 PM and lasts approximately 1-1.5 hrs). This group of 4-H'ers plans and organizes county level programs (such as Achievement Night). They are involved in planning fundraisers and community service projects and creating new ideas for Rowan County 4-H, while also gaining leadership skills. You can find a few more details about County Council by clicking here (scroll past "4-H Clubs" to find it). If you want to be added to the County Council email list for updates and meeting reminders, please contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu.

Parents, Alumni, Leaders and Supporters (PALS) is open to any adult who wants to support 4-H and help plan, fundraise and share new ideas that will benefit the Rowan County 4-H Program. This group currently meets February, April, June, August, October, December. February, June and December meetings are held via Zoom. April, August, and October meetings are in-person.

All year long, work towards your Achievement Plan.

Rowan County 4-H'er of the  Year application (for 13-18 year old Rowan 4-H'ers).

All year long, work on a 4-H Project of your choice & fill out a Project Record Book.

All year long, participate in a 4-H Club!


2026:


January



February


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • Registration is open for 4-H Embryology school enrichment project. Register at go.ncsu.edu/rowan4h25-26embryology
  • Register for 2026 4-H Butterfly Project School Enrichment
  • Register for 4-H Camp at Millstone 4-H Camp this summer!
  • Apply for 4-H & local scholarships
  • 1: Last day of the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association Conference
  • 3: Achievement Program Certificate google form due
  • 7: NC 4-H Dairy Quizbowl Immersion
  • 13: Registration opens for 2026 Piedmont Rabbit Project
  • 14: South Central District 4-H Horse Bowl competition, Union County
  • TBD: Registration due for 2026 Piedmont Rabbit Project
  • TBD: Registration opens for 4-H Pullet Project & 4-H Broiler Project
  • 13: RSVP due for 2026 Rowan County 4-H Achievement Night
  • TBD: South Central 4-H Teen Retreat (for youth ages 13-18 as of Jan.1) registration due to Mrs. Laura
  • 27: 2026 Rowan County 4-H Achievement Night (celebrating 2025 achievements)


March



April


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • 2026 Port-a-Pit fundraiser going on now! Click here to order plates!
  • Register for 4-H Presentations &Talent Show happening during County Activity Day!
  • 4: Registration ends for 4-H Pullet Project & 4-H Broiler Project
  • 10: Registration due for 4-H Presentations & Talent Show.
  • 10: NC 4-H Dairy Judging Contest
  • 11: NC 4-H Horse Judging contest
  • 15: Rowan County 4-H Event Grant applications due (merit-based grants to help offset costs to 4-H'ers for more expensive 4-H events)
  • 22: Last day to order 4-H Port-a-Pit plates! Order here!
  • 24: County Activity Day (county level presentations, talent competitions, expressive arts display)


May


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • Rowan County 4-H Dairy Heifer Project registration is open
  • 1: AIRE packets due to county 4-H agent
  • 3: 4-H Piedmont Rabbit Show, Rowan County Fairgrounds
  • 7: 4-H Port-a-Pit Fundraiser event
  • 16: NC 4-H Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge


June


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • Rowan County 4-H Dairy Heifer Project registration is open
  • Egg-cellent Egg 4-H contest registration is open
  • 17: South Central District Activity Day, Stanly County
  • 21-26: 4-H Camp at Millstone 4-H Camp in Ellerbe, NC
  • 30: Entries open for the Rowan County Fair exhibits at http://rowancounty.fairentry.com


July


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • Entries open for the Rowan County Fair exhibits at http://rowancounty.fairentry.com
  • Egg-cellent Egg 4-H contest registration is open
  • 8-12: NC 4-H Horse Show & Artistic Expression
  • 7: NC 4-H Avian Bowl competition
  • 8: NC 4-H Poultry Judging competition
  • TBD: Rowan County 4-H Dairy Heifer Project parent/participant meeting
  • TBD: NC 4-H Electric Congress
  • 19-24: Fur, Fish & Game Rendezvous at Millstone 4-H Camp
  • 20 or 21: State 4-H Presentation Finals
  • 20-24: NC 4-H Congress (we will leave on the afternoon of July 20)
  • TBD: Rowan County 4-H Dairy Heifer Project begins
  • TBD: NC 4-H Livestock Judging & Quizbowl contests


August


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • Entries open for the Rowan County Fair exhibits at http://rowancounty.fairentry.com
  • TBD: NC 4-H Livestock Judging & Quizbowl contests
  • TBD: Egg-cellent Egg 4-H contest registration DUE
  • TBD: Central Region Shooting Sports Tournament
  • 17: Rowan County 4-H Volunteer Annual Training
  • TBD: YouthVoice, Durham NC


September


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • 1: 4-H Plant Sale begins. Call 704-216-8970 to order.
  • TBD: Entry registrations due for Rowan County Fair (you may have 4-H artwork, sewing projects, baked goods, vegetables, flowers, etc. that you can enter). Also enter any livestock you may be showing (if you are doing the 4-H broiler, layer, or dairy project, we have you registered)! Enter at http://rowancounty.fairentry.com
  • TBD: Registration due for NC State Fair 4-H competitions. Register here.
  • TBD: Drop off registered fair entries at the Rowan County Fair from 2-4 PM
  • TBD: Rowan County Fair
  • TBD: Rowan County Fair 4-H Layer & Broiler Project Shows
  • TBD: Rowan County Fair Jr. Dairy Show (where those doing the 4-H Dairy Heifer Project are showing)
  • TBD: Pick up fair entries in the Exhibit Hall at the Rowan County Fair from 2-4 PM
  • TBD: 2026 Rowan County 4-H Wreath Sale begins.


October


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • 4-H Plant Sale going on now. Call 704-216-8970 to order.
  • Rowan County 4-H Wreath Sale. Click here to order.
  • TBD: NC 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament
  • 1-31: County-wide service project will be held
  • TBD: National 4-H Week
  • TBD: 4-H Wreath Sale orders due
  • TBD: 4-H Plant Sale orders due


November


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • TBD: South Central District Volunteer Fall Day
  • 6: 4-H Plant Sale pick up
  • TBD: 4-H Wreath Sale pick up
  • TBD: Paper Clover Week at Tractor Supply


December


  • 4-H Clubs meeting (contact laura_allen@ncsu.edu to get connected to a club)
  • TBD: Paper Clover Week at Tractor Supply
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