Upcoming Events
Date | Event |
| May 4, 2025; 1-3pm | Virtual State Presentations |
| May 5 - 8, 2025; 6-8 pm | Virtual State Presentations |
| May 17, 2025; 8am - 4pm | State Field Day |
| May 18, 2025; 6pm - 8pm | State Field Day Awards Ceremony |
| July 16-17, 2025 | California 4-H State Horse Classic - Educational Contests |
| July 18 - 20, 2025 | California 4-H State Horse Classic - Horse Show |
California 4-H organizes and hosts events at the local, county, regional and state levels. Listed below are events we participate in yearly.
State Events
4-H State Horse Classic
State Leadership Conference (SLC)
California fairs are organized and run independently of the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. Each fair sets their own rules and guidelines. 4-H clubs participate in fairs in accordance with fair guidelines and within 4-H policy guidelines.
National Events
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
National Competitions
To compete in national contests 4-H youth must first qualify at a State Qualifying Event. Please go to our Animal Science Project Resource page on the California 4-H Resource Center for more information on guidelines for state and national contests and roles and responsibilities for attendees at National Contests.
Health and Safety at 4-H Activities
Please see our COVID Updates page to view the latest guidance if you plan to participate in 4-H activities and overnight events.
Get information about the COVID-19 vaccine at ucanr.edu/covid19
Stay Up to Date
State 4-H Newsletter
All 4-H members and volunteers are subscribed to the state 4-H newsletter when they join. If you would like to join our list, please subscribe.
Read the latest state 4-H newsletter: March 2025
Other mailing lists
If you're interested in staying in touch regarding specific project areas, you can sign up for any of the following mailing lists. You will receive updates and new announcements in you email.