Upcoming Events
4-H'ers at the Marshfield Fair
Friday, August 19, 2022 - 12:00pm
In-person
Mass 4-H
Be part of the event or just come for a fun day out!
Plymouth County 4-H @ Marshfield Fair – Contact Molly Vollmer
· August 19-28; open to 4-H members
· 60 South River Street, Gate E; Marshfield MA
4-H & Agricultural Awareness Day Wednesday August 23rd
4H members who wear their Plymouth County 4H t-shirts are admitted FREE
Berkshire County 4-H FUN Day and Youth Fair
Saturday, August 20, 2022 - 10:00am
In-person | Berkshire County 4-H Fairgrounds Pittsfield
Mass 4-H
Berkshire 4-H Fun Day & Youth Fair – 80th Anniversary!
• Open to all youth 5-18
• Saturday, August 20
• Berkshire 4-H Fairgrounds, Pittsfield, MA
Middlesex County 4-H Fair
Friday, August 26, 2022 - 8:30am
In-person | 4-H Fairgrounds Westford MA
Mass 4-H
Middlesex County 4-H Fair August 26, 27, 28, 2022
The Middlesex County 4-H Fair presents the classic New England fair experience and family-friendly fun for all ages. The fair gives 4-H youth the opportunity to showcase their animal and static projects and for the public to enjoy and learn from them.
Worcester County 4-H Fair
Friday, August 26, 2022 - 3:00pm
In-person | Felton Field, Barre
Mass 4-H
The Worcester County 4-H Fair is around the corner on August 26th-AUgust 28th at Felton Field in Barre, MA! The fair is open to all enrolled MA 4-H members. We have an exciting weekend planned. Entry forms are to be post marked by August 8, 2022. All livestock need to have verification forms and health certificates. Rabbits and Cavies need OVCI. Please reach out to Meg McDermott at memcdermott@umass.edu with any questions.
Soil Health in the Field: Earthworm Sampling and Earthworm Indicators
Tuesday, August 30, 2022 - 9:30am
In-person | UMass Crop Animal Research and Education Center
Crops Dairy Livestock and Equine
This event will teach attendees how to identify different groups of earthworms and then use these groupings to better understand soil health and soil functioning. We will sample earthworms in a row cropped field, hayfield, and a forest edge to see how earthworms - and their meanings - can vary by environment.
Twilight Meeting at Harvest Farm of Whately
Thursday, September 8, 2022 - 4:00pm
In-person | Harvest Farm of Whately
Vegetable
Join the UMass Extension Vegetable Program, Chris Callahan of UVM Extension, and Harvest Farm of Whately for an in-person twilight meeting covering post-harvest topics, including the vacuum cooler Harvest Farm recently purchased with a MA Food Security Infrastructure Grant.
The Big E Dairy Cattle 4-H Show
Thursday, September 15, 2022 - 10:00am
In-person | Eastern States Exposition - The Big E
Mass 4-H
The Big E is a multi-state agricultural exposition and fair representing all six New England States. There are many commercial exhibits, a midway, and entertainment. But did you know that there are many ways 4-H members are able to participate at the Big E? Come cheer on our UMass 4-H’ers as they demonstrate and compete
The Big E New England Center
Friday, September 16, 2022 - 10:00am
In-person
Mass 4-H
The Big E
The Big E is a multi-state agricultural exposition and fair representing all six New England States. There are many commercial exhibits, a midway, and entertainment. But did you know that there are many ways 4-H members are able to participate at the Big E? Come cheer on our UMass 4-H’ers as they demonstrate and compete.
4-H Day at The Big E
Saturday, September 17, 2022 - 8:00am
In-person
Mass 4-H
Join friends and family for 4-H Day at the Big E!
Come to the Big E for a day of fun and learning. Visit the state buildings, take a ride at the carnival and view the many sights and sounds only found at the Big E!
Visit Mallary Arena and the New England Center to meet 4-H members from our state or other New England states.
The Big E 4-H Horse Show
Thursday, September 22, 2022 - 10:00am
In-person | Eastern States Exposition - The Big E
Mass 4-H
The Big E is a multi-state agricultural exposition and fair representing all six New England States. There are many commercial exhibits, a midway, and entertainment. But did you know that there are many ways 4-H members are able to participate at the Big E? Come cheer on our UMass 4-H’ers as they demonstrate and compete.
