Events

  • Jan 24

    2026 State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show and Expo

    January 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Farm Bureau Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education at Michigan State University 4301 Farm Lane Lansing, MI 48910

    2026 State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo and Show Jan. 24, 2026 4-H youth exhibit their rabbit and cavy projects. Educational Workshops Knowledge contests: Showmanship, Skillathon, Breed Identification Rabbit Hopping

  • Feb 7

    2026 4-H Winterfest

    February 7, 2026 – February 8, 2026 Eagle Village, Hersey

    4-H Winterfest is a hand on learning camp for youth 8 to 12 year olds. Youth get to pick workshops and participate in team building activities at Eagle Village Retreat Center in Hersey, Michigan. Come and have fun this winter with 4-H Winterfest!!

  • Mar 7

    Michigan 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop 2026

    March 7, 2026 MSU Anthony Hall, 474 S Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824

    The 2026 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop is a one-day workshop on MSU's campus designed for teens and adult volunteers in beef, sheep, swine, and goat projects.

  • Mar 10

    4-H Give Green Day

    March 10, 2026 12:00AM – 11:59PM

    Help us reach our goal of $5,000 in a 24-hour period on Give Green Day to support learning experiences for Michigan 4-H youth.

  • Apr 11

    2026 4-H and FFA State Horse Judging Contest

    April 11, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University

    This annual contest allows 4-H and FFA youth who participate in horse and pony projects to demonstrate their animal evaluation skills.

  • Apr 12

    2026 Michigan 4-H State Hippology Contest

    April 12, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University

    The annual Michigan 4-H Hippology Contest allows youth in horse and pony projects to test their equine knowledge.

  • May 4

    Michigan 4-H Volunteer Webinar: Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs: Your Role in 4-H Animal Projects

    May 4, 2026 12:00PM – 1:00PM Zoom

    Webinars that provide Michigan 4-H volunteers with a variety of learning opportunities to help them grow as a volunteer and support the Michigan 4-Her's. This session is: Supporting Youth Entrepreneurs: Your Role in 4-H Animal Projects.

  • May 13

    4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest 2026

    May 13, 2026 9:00AM – 2:00PM MSU Meat Lab

    The 4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest gives youth an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats.

  • Jun 16

    Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp 2026

    June 16, 2026 – June 17, 2026 MSU Campus

    This overnight camp is for youth ages 12-19 (as of January 1) who are interested in sharpening their livestock judging skills.

  • Jul 1

    4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest 2026

    July 1, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University

    In the livestock judging contest, participants can demonstrate their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision-making skills.