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Massachusetts 4-H Upcoming Events

To request an event submission to the Mass 4-H webpage, please reach out to your local Educator or contact the State office administrative assistant.  Only sanctioned 4-H events are posted to the Mass 4-H website.

E.g., Mar 19 2024
Mar
21

New 4-H Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 6:30pm
Online
The 4-H Extension Educators have developed a statewide orientation training for new 4-H volunteers. This training is part of the application and onboarding process for new 4-H volunteers and will be offered monthly. If you are a new volunteer, or if you are a returning volunteer who would like to attend this orientation to stay informed on recent policy and procedure changes in the 4-H program, please contact your regional 4-H educator to register for an upcoming training.
Mar
23

State 4-H Horse Round-Up

Saturday, March 23, 2024 - 8:00am
In-person
Athol
Save the date more details to come. Check the News Blast for details and start/end times.
Mar
24

State 4-H Horse Round-Up

Sunday, March 24, 2024 - 8:00am
In-person
Athol
Save the date more details to come. Check the News Blast for details and start/end times.
Apr
01

MA 4-H Foundation Grant Deadline

Monday, April 1, 2024 - 4:00pm
In-person
New Grants Program The Massachusetts 4-H Foundation is accepting proposals from clubs, advisories, and fairs for grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,000. The Foundation welcomes grant proposals in the areas of capacity building, general operating expenses, or equity and inclusion. Proposals are due April 1, 2024. See News Blast for details and upcoming zoom sessions to learn more.
Apr
03

4-H'ers Attend Ag Day at the State House

Wednesday, April 3, 2024 - 8:00am
In-person
Boston
Apr
06

Visual Presentation Program

Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 9:00am
Online, In-person
Visual Presentations are just around the corner. Get ready! Dates below. More information on visual in programs and links to register or for zoom sessions will be found in the News Blasts.
Apr
06

MA State Visual Presentations

Saturday, April 6, 2024 - 9:00am
In-person
TBD
Save the date and watch the News Blasts for updates.
Apr
13

MA 4-H Dairy Goat day

Saturday, April 13, 2024 - 10:00am
In-person
Lancaster, MA
Save the Date and watch News Blast for Detail. MA 4-H Dairy Goat Day 10am-3pm in Lancaster, MA with Erin DeCoste
Apr
14

MA 4-H Day at the Thunderbirds

Sunday, April 14, 2024 - 3:00pm
In-person
Join us for 4-H Day at the Thunderbirds! Catch the Tbirds take on the Providence Bruins for a 3:05pm start! Each 4-H member will receive a souvenir TBirds bag! Stop by the 4-H table in the councourse located to pick up your bag! Sign up via the order link for fun experiences at the game for 4-H members! Post game Paint the TBirds Ice Event! Exclusive $16 ticket rate for 4-H members, volunteers, family, and friends! Seats will be in the 4-H Section!
Apr
18

New 4-H Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, April 18, 2024 - 6:30pm
Online
The 4-H Extension Educators have developed a statewide orientation training for new 4-H volunteers. This training is part of the application and onboarding process for new 4-H volunteers and will be offered monthly. If you are a new volunteer, or if you are a returning volunteer who would like to attend this orientation to stay informed on recent policy and procedure changes in the 4-H program, please contact your regional 4-H educator to register for an upcoming training.
Apr
22

4-H Beef Trip to Plymouth Meats

Monday, April 22, 2024 - 3:00pm
In-person
Plymouth, CT
Mark your calendars! On Monday, April 22nd at 3 PM, Plymouth Meats, Plymouth CT, will be hosting a tour for our MA 4-H Beef members and volunteers. We will be learning how this full-service USDA inspected facility harvests and packages their animal products. This is an opportunity for members who are aiming to represent Massachusetts at the 4-H Beef Show to fulfill one of their workshop requirements! To make sure our hosts are ready for us; would you please complete the registration form. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Andrew Samuelson (he/him), 4-H Animal Science Assistant 413-545-0611, asamuelson@umass.edu
May
01

Animal Verification Forms Due

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - 4:00pm
In-person
Animal Verification Forms Now is the time to print off your Animal Verification Forms to plan for the upcoming show season. Lease Forms are also due at the same time. Animal Verification Forms are to be completed for all livestock, dogs, and horses that you plan to show at a 4-H fair, dog academies, and/or Big E 4-H Shows. Note: Lambs and kids born after June 1st are still eligible to show based on your fair’s requirements, but you will still need to file a Verification Form on them once they are born. Verification Forms are due to your county/regional 4-H office by the following dates: • New Date: May 1st – Horse (only if planning to show at the Sept. New England 4-H Horse Show at the Big E) • May 1st – Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, and Working Steers • June 1st – Goat, Sheep, Llama, Alpaca and Swine, Dog Check the News Blast, the website section for the corresponded species or your local Educator for more information.
May
10

Dog Academy

Friday, May 10, 2024 - 4:30pm
In-person
Mashpee
Save the Date and watch for more details: (Exact start and end times to come.) Dog project members, save the dates: May 10-12 at Camp Farley
May
16

New 4-H Volunteer Orientation

Thursday, May 16, 2024 - 6:30pm
Online
The 4-H Extension Educators have developed a statewide orientation training for new 4-H volunteers. This training is part of the application and onboarding process for new 4-H volunteers and will be offered monthly. If you are a new volunteer, or if you are a returning volunteer who would like to attend this orientation to stay informed on recent policy and procedure changes in the 4-H program, please contact your regional 4-H educator to register for an upcoming training.
Jun
01

Animal Verification Forms Due

Saturday, June 1, 2024 - 4:00pm
In-person
Animal Verification Forms Now is the time to print off your Animal Verification Forms to plan for the upcoming show season. Lease Forms are also due at the same time. Animal Verification Forms are to be completed for all livestock, dogs, and horses that you plan to show at a 4-H fair, dog academies, and/or Big E 4-H Shows. Note: Lambs and kids born after June 1st are still eligible to show based on your fair’s requirements, but you will still need to file a Verification Form on them once they are born. Verification Forms are due to your county/regional 4-H office by the following dates: • New Date: May 1st – Horse (only if planning to show at the Sept. New England 4-H Horse Show at the Big E) • May 1st – Dairy Cattle, Beef Cattle, and Working Steers • June 1st – Goat, Sheep, Llama, Alpaca and Swine, Dog Check the News Blast, the website section for the corresponded species or your local Educator for more information.
Jun
22

MA 4-H State Horse Show

Saturday, June 22, 2024 - 8:00am
In-person
Save the date for the MA 4-H State Show. Watch the News Blast for updates and details.

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