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.
Animal Verification Forms Due
Thursday, June 1, 2023 - 4:00pm
Online
Animal Verification Forms
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:
• April 10th – 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
UMass Exploring Vet Science Academy
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 8:00am
In-person
UMass Hadley Farm, 111 North Maple Street, Hadley, MA 01035
For 4-H members ages 13-18 years old to explore what a pre-vet student experiences. Learn what it takes to be a veterinarian. Hands-on activities throughout the weekend. You will work with livestock and horses. UMass Amherst faculty member, Katie Beltaire, DVM will lead workshops on birthing, parasites, ultrasounding plus other activities. Meet UMass pre-vet students.
Franklin County 4-H and Open Horse Show
Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 9:00am
In-person
Leverett
Franklin County 4-H & Open Horse Show
WHEN: Saturday, June 3, 2023, 9:00 am Secretary’s Booth will open at 8:00 am
WHERE: Craig Memorial Equestrian Center, 470 Long Plain Rd. Leverett, MA 01054
Judges:
Show Judge – Amanda Golembeski
Divisions: Lead Line, 4-H Walk Trot, Open Walk Trot, 4-H Junior, Open Junior, 4-H Senior,
Open Senior, 4-H Alumni, Adult, 4-H Small Equine, Open Small Equine
Food booth will be available on premises!
Any Questions? Call/text Ashlea Aubrey: 413-336-0851
Career Exploration Series
Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 7:00pm
Online
UMass Extension Career Exploration Series
"What would you do if your best dog ever became paralyzed overnight? Euthanize or make her some wheels to get around while she healed?"
~Leslie
Sometimes life throws you a curve and changes the course of your life! During our next Career Exploration Series event, come meet and learn from Leslie Grinnell, President of Eddie’s Wheels.
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
7-8 PM via Zoom
Statewide 4-H Discovery Club
Monday, June 19, 2023 - 7:00pm
Online
Statewide 4-H Discovery Club
New this year! Youth across MA have an opportunity to connect with each other and with 4-H Educators and talented adult volunteers to explore interesting topics and engage in 4-H programs across the state. The 4-H Discovery Club will meet monthly via Zoom and is open to youth who are new to 4-H as well as youth already enrolled in their local clubs throughout the state.
For more information on how to join, contact Cynthia Bushey at cabushey@umass.edu.
December we will check out the 2023 STEAM Festival so you can work on projects over winter break.
January come learn about the Visual Presentation program.
State 4-H Horse Show
Saturday, June 24, 2023 - 8:00am
In-person
3 County Fairgrounds Northampton
Save the Dates!
State 4-H Horse Show – June 24 & 25 – Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA
Western Regional 4-H Horse – September 8-10, 2023 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA
Be sure to contact Carrie Sears at ccsears@umass.edu with any animal science questions.
See Registration packet for exact time and details
State 4-H Horse Show
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 8:00am
In-person
3 County Fairgrounds Northampton
Save the Dates!
State 4-H Horse Show – June 24 & 25 – Three County Fairgrounds, Northampton, MA
Western Regional 4-H Horse – September 8-10, 2023 at the Three County Fairgrounds in Northampton, MA
Be sure to contact Carrie Sears at ccsears@umass.edu with any animal science questions.
See Registration packet for exact time and details
Explore UMass
Sunday, June 25, 2023 - 12:30pm
In-person
2023 Explore UMass June 25 – June 27, 2023. Explore UMass is an overnight program held on the UMass Amherst Campus for MA 4-H Members going into the 7-11 grades for 2023-2024 school year.
Participants arrive at 2pm on Sunday and leave 1:30pm on Tuesday.
Tracks/Session choices are:
_____ Food Science
_____ Veterinary Science
_____ Health Science
_____ Engineering.
Cost is $200.00 but only $100.00 for all active MA 4-H members thanks to the Massachusetts 4-H Foundation and Tractor Supply Company through the Fall Paper Clover campaign.
Register through 4honline. Once registration is submitted you will get an email on how to submit payment.
Track size limited.
Hampshire County 4-H Fair
Saturday, July 8, 2023 - 9:00am
In-person
Hampshire County 4-H Fair
The 2023 Hampshire County 4-H Fair will be held Saturday, July 8th starting at 9 AM. It will showcase youth achievements learned throughout the year.
New 4-H Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, July 13, 2023 - 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.
Statewide 4-H Discovery Club
Monday, July 17, 2023 - 7:00pm
Online
Statewide 4-H Discovery Club
New this year! Youth across MA have an opportunity to connect with each other and with 4-H Educators and talented adult volunteers to explore interesting topics and engage in 4-H programs across the state. The 4-H Discovery Club will meet monthly via Zoom and is open to youth who are new to 4-H as well as youth already enrolled in their local clubs throughout the state.
For more information on how to join, contact Cynthia Bushey at cabushey@umass.edu.
December we will check out the 2023 STEAM Festival so you can work on projects over winter break.
January come learn about the Visual Presentation program.
Hampden County 4-H Fair
Saturday, July 22, 2023 - 9:00am
In-person
Save the date for the 70th Anniversary of the Hampden County 4-H Fair at the Mallary Complex at the Eastern States Exposition in West Springfield, MA on July 22nd. Registration Opens June 29th!
New 4-H Volunteer Orientation
Thursday, July 27, 2023 - 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.
Worcester County 4-H Fair
Friday, July 28, 2023 - 9:00am
In-person
Spencer Fair Grounds
Worcester County 4-H Fair
Worcester County 4-H Fair has a new location!
We will hold this year's fair at the Spencer Fairgrounds Friday, July 28th - Sunday, July 30th. The 4-H fair is open to all counties and all Massachusetts 4-H members. Families are welcome to spend the weekend in campers or tents; camper hookups are available.
The schedule and Premium Book is available. Class entries are due Monday, July 3rd and can be mailed to the Auburn Extension Office. Please contact Meg McDermott for more information.
UMass 4-H State Dairy Show
Friday, August 4, 2023 - 7:00am
In-person
More details to come with exact start and end times.
Statewide 4-H Discovery Club
Monday, August 21, 2023 - 7:00pm
Online
Statewide 4-H Discovery Club
New this year! Youth across MA have an opportunity to connect with each other and with 4-H Educators and talented adult volunteers to explore interesting topics and engage in 4-H programs across the state. The 4-H Discovery Club will meet monthly via Zoom and is open to youth who are new to 4-H as well as youth already enrolled in their local clubs throughout the state.
For more information on how to join, contact Cynthia Bushey at cabushey@umass.edu.
December we will check out the 2023 STEAM Festival so you can work on projects over winter break.
January come learn about the Visual Presentation program.
