Upcoming 4-H Programs
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Collapse ▲2021 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 from 6-7 p.m. at the Extension office. 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.
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 meets every other month at 6 p.m. at the Extension office.
For all event dates and deadlines, check out our Extension calendar.
January
- 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools & homeschool families
- Submit 2020 4-H’er participation on this google form to get properly recognized at Achievement Night
- January 4: Registration due for Virtual NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Conference
- January 4: Registration opens for 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
- January 7: 4-H Project Record Books, Portfolios, Ambassador Portfolios & Achievement Plans due
- January 16, 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m.: County Council meets at Extension office to record Achievement Night videos
- January 19, 7 p.m. on Zoom: Re-opening 4-H training for 4-H volunteers/club leaders
- January 21: Winter Enrichment registration form due to Mrs. Laura (this event is for 13-18 years olds, based on their age as of Jan. 1)
- January 22: 4-H’er of the year application due. (must be filled out by the 4-H’er). NC 4-H Scholarship and Honor Club Applications due.
- January 25: Registration begins for the February 4-H Kit
- January 30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.: Virtual South Central District 4-H Winter Enrichment, for youth ages 13-18 (as of Jan. 1)
February
- 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools & homeschool families
- Registration is open for 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
- February 1: 4-H Club Rechartering paperwork due
- February 3: Registration ends for the February 4-H Kit
- February 5: Achievement Night certificate form due.
- February 5-6: NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Conference
- February 8, 6-7 p.m.: County Council (Zoom)
- February 8, 7:15-8:15 p.m., PALS (Zoom)
- February 8 & 9: February 4-H Kit pick up
- February 23: Virtual Achievement Night video airs
- February 26: Registration begins for the March 4-H Kit
March
- 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools
- Registration is open for 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
- 2021 Port-a-Pit tickets for sale! Click here to order tickets!
- Registration Opens for County Activity Day (presentations & talent competitions)
- March 8: March 4-H Kit registration ends
- March 8, 6 p.m. on Zoom: County Council meeting
- March 15-16: March 4-H Kit pick up
- March 22, 7 p.m. on Zoom: Port-a-Pit Planning meeting
- March 26 & 27: Virtual South Central District Teen Retreat
- March 30: 4-H Horse Eligibility Cards due
April
- April 1: 4-H Event Scholarships Due (must be filled out by 4-H’er)
- April 1: County Activity Day (presentations & talent) Registration Due
- 2021 Port-a-Pit tickets for sale! Click here to order tickets!
- 2021 Embryology Registration open for public/private/charter schools
- April 5: Summer Fun registration opens
- April 6: Pullet Project Registration Due (registration form found in linked packet)
- April 7: 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn registration & $200 deposit due
- April 9: 4-H Talent videos due to Mrs. Laura
- April 12: County Council Zoom (6 p.m.); PALS Zoom (7:15 p.m.)
- April 16: 2021 NC 4-H Photography Contest opens! All rules found here!
- April 19-21: 4-H County Activity Day Presentations on Zoom
- April 30: 4-H Port-a-Pit Fundraiser
May
- District Qualifying 4-H Horse Shows are this month.
- May 3: Deadline to register for Citizenship Focus, NC 4-H Congress & YouthVoice (register with Mrs. Laura)
- May 5 at Noon: Deadline for 2021 NC 4-H Photography Contest Submissions.
- May 7: Summer Fun registration ends
- May 8, 10 a.m.: 4-H Camp meeting for parents/attendees going to Betsy-Jeff Penn 4-H Camp
June
- 4-H Summer Fun
- District 4-H Presentation & Talent competitions (pre-recorded video)
- June 14-16: 4-H Citizenship Focus (virtual)
- June 25: South Central District Outdoor Cookery Competition (held at the Rowan County Cooperative Extension office)
July
- 4-H Summer Fun
- State Presentation Finals (pre-recorded video)
- July 4-9: 4-H Camp at Betsy-Jeff Penn
- July 7-11: State 4-H Horse Show
- July 19-22: 4-H Congress (virtual)
August
- August 13-14: YouthVoice (CANCELED)
September
- Sept. 3: 4-H Fall Plant Sale begins
- Sept. 10: Registration & payment deadline for Egg-Cellent Egg Contest.
- Sept. 15: Entries due for NC 4-H State Fair competitions for crafts, photography & art. Register here. Once you register, you will receive your entry tags in the mail. Place your entry tag on each entry item and bring them to the Rowan County Cooperative Extension office by Wednesday, October 6. Laura will take all entries to the NC State Fair for drop off and will pick them up at the conclusion of the fair. Use these resources to help you with entomology: State Fair Insect Collection Create an Insect Collection
- Sept. 24-Oct. 2: Rowan County Fair
- Sept. 27: 4-H Wreath & Homemade Soap Sale begins
October
- October 1-31: 4-H County-wide Service Project: 4-H Nursing Home Drive Poster
- October 1: Registration opens for Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Register in 4-HOnline.
- October 1: Registration opens for Electric Workshop Electric Workshop. Register in 4-HOnline.
- October 3: Rowan County 4-H Volunteer Appreciation Drop-In Celebration. Pre-register in 4-HOnline.
- October 5: Volunteer Leaders’ Association Workshop Proposals Due
- October 6: NC State Fair 4-H Entries due to Rowan County Cooperative Extension office.
- October 18: Registration in 4-HOnline & pumpkin drop off for Pumpkin Decorating Contest 2021 (click link for details).
- October 22: Pick up pumpkins & prizes from 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest.
- October 23: NC 4-H Virtual Volunteer Training. Register in 4-HOnline.
- October 25: Last day to order during 4-H Wreath & Homemade Soap Sale
- October 28: Last day to order for 4-H Plant Sale
November
- November. 1: Registration due in 4-HOnline for 2021 Electric Workshop (click link for details).
- November 4 by 8:30 a.m.: Eggs due for Egg-Cellent Egg Contest entry
- November 4: 4-H Plant Sale pick up
- November 6: 4-H Electric Workshop held at Extension office from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Must have pre-registered to attend.
- November 6: South Central District 4-H Fall Day (for volunteers) HYBRID event (virtual or in-person in Harnett County, NC)
- November 18: 4-H Wreath & Homemade Soap Sale Pick Up (8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.)
December
2022:
January
- January 5: NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Conference registration due to Laura
- January 6: DUE to Laura: 2021 Project Record Books, Portfolios, Achievement Plans
- January 21: DUE to Laura: 4-H Honor Club applications, NC 4-H Scholarship applications, Rowan County 4-H’er of the Year application
February
-February 4-5: NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders’ Association Conference (Durham, NC)