Events Calendar
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Jun 18
4-H Adventure Camp 2026
June 18, 2026 – June 20, 2026 Camp Neyati 2052 Hillcrest Dr., Lake, MI 48632
4-H Adventure Camp is a 3 day/2 night overnight camp experience for youth ages 9-14.
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Jun 30
Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase
June 30, 2026 – August 7, 2026
With registration open May 15-August 7, 2026, youth ages 5-19 (as of Jan 1, 2026) can enter projects into the virtual showcase and receive feedback from judges.
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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.
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Jul 1
Michigan 4-H License Plate Promotion Contest
July 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026
As part of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase, Michigan 4-H and the Michigan 4-H Foundation invites youth 8-19 years old (as of Jan 1, 2026) to participate in a fun, hands-on promotion of the Michigan 4-H License Plate!
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Jul 6
4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp 2026
July 6, 2026 – July 9, 2026 Anthony Hall
The Michigan 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp is a pre-college program held at Michigan State University (MSU) through which youth will explore fields relating to animal science and veterinary medicine.
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Jul 13
2026 Michigan Dairy Expo and Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days
July 13, 2026 – July 16, 2026 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910
Join youth from around Michigan to demonstrate dairy cattle knowledge and husbandry skills.
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Jul 20
2026 Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp
July 20, 2026 – July 21, 2026
Calling all 8–13 year olds interested in learning how to fish and protect our Great Lakes! All campers will receive a fully loaded tackle box, fishing rod and reel, snacks, and more.
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Aug 13
2026 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show
August 13, 2026 – August 16, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University, 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910
The 4-H State Horse Show is an annual, four-day event that brings together 4-Hers from counties across Michigan. Members are selected by their county 4-H programs to participate in this event.
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Sep 9
Welcome Back MSU 4-H Alumni Reception
September 9, 2026 5:30PM – 7:00PM Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens, 1066 Bogue Street East Lansing, MI 48824
If you are a current or former 4-H’er attending MSU this fall, stop by the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. for networking and free dinner!
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Oct 4
National 4-H Week
October 4, 2026 – October 10, 2026
For over 100 years, 4‑H has inspired families, shaped careers, and impacted communities. From October 4-10, we will celebrate the impact of 4‑H during National 4‑H Week.
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Oct 7
Michigan 4-H Day at the Capitol
October 7, 2026 11:00AM – 1:00PM Heritage Hall - Capitol Visitor's Center, 323 W. Ottawa St., Lansing, MI 48933
Education and awareness event to elevate knowledge of Michigan 4-H and to share the impact of its programming across Michigan.