4-H Youth Development
Explore more with 4-H!
4-H is a never-ending adventure of new places and new people. Travel. Explore. Discover. Imagine the possibilities. Check out upcoming programs and events near you!
Upcoming Programs & Events
June 29 | Jackson County 4-H Cloverbud Show
June 29 | Jackson County 4-H General Show
July 8-10 | Jackson County 4-H Art Camp
July 10 | Franklin County 4-H Archery Show
July 11 | Franklin County 4-H Photography Show
July 11 | Franklin County 4-H Horticulture Show
July 11 | Franklin County 4-H Cat Show and Dog Show
July 12 | Franklin County 4-H Foods Show
July 12 | Franklin County 4-H Poultry Show
July 12 | Franklin County 4-H Small Animals and Rabbit Show
July 13 | Franklin County 4-H General Projects & Clothing Show
July 13 | Franklin County 4-H Tractor Driving Contest
July 13 | Franklin County 4-H Crops Show
July 14 | Franklin County 4-H Rifle Exhibition
July 14 | Franklin County 4-H Shotgun Exhibition
July 15-17 | Jackson County Cooking Camp
July 15 | Franklin County 4-H Dairy Show
July 15 | Franklin County 4-H Sheep and Goats Show
July 15 | Franklin County 4-H Swine Show
July 16 | Franklin County 4-H Beef Show
July 16 | Franklin County 4-H Steer Show
July 17 | Franklin County 4-H BBQ Dinner
July 17 | Franklin County 4-H Auction
July 18 | Williamson County 4-H General Show
July 19 | Franklin County 4-H Horse Show
July 30 | 4-H at the Aquatic Zoo
August 17, 23 & 24 | Regional 4-H Showcase
Which 4-H pathway will you take?
In 4-H, you learn by doing and you have a great time while you're doing it! Want to know more about what your 4-H experience might look like?
- Create and build things. Whether you're inspired by robots and drones or photography and recipe cards, our programs give you the tools and the opportunities to create, imagine, and build.
- Travel and see the world around you. In 4-H, you can travel across the state and around the world if that's what you're in to. Dream big and discover the world through our programs.
- Explore careers that interest you. In 4-H, career exploration is more than just reading about possible jobs, it involves rolling up your sleeves and trying it on for size.
- Make new friends. From clubs to camps to field trips, in 4-H you'll meet new people and experience new social and cultural events. It's pretty easy to form lasting friendships when they're based on shared interests and experiences.
- Teach and inspire kids. 4-H helps prepare youth for roles as leaders in their classrooms, communities, and future careers. We'll help you develop the skills you need to work with youth in your community and help them launch their own 4-H journey.
- Help others. A core aspect of 4-H is learning to serve with and for those around us. 4-H clubs create opportunities for members to find meaningful ways to impact the people and neighborhoods they live in.
- Meet cool people and earn cool prizes. Who wouldn't love the chance to meet and learn from some of the best athletes, scientists, and artists in their fields? Our network of professional contacts is deep and wide - you never know who might show up at a 4-H event!
4-H is a place where you can find where you belong. It's where you decide what matters to you and learn about things that interest you. And, it's the place where you serve in the community where you live.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Interested in learning more about 4-H but not sure where to start? Complete this interest survey to find the 4-H group that's just right for you. If you're already a member, you'll find everything you're looking for in the links below.