Upcoming Events
See our full calendar of events for 2025-26! **Please note that this is a Google doc that will be updated regularly.
Date | Event |
| Aug. 9-10 | Archery & Shotgun Instructor certification workshops |
| Sep. 1 | LABOR DAY HOLIDAY, office closed |
| Sep. 7 | Deadline: Higher Education Scholarships, Golden Clover nominations |
| Sep. 11 | Healthy Living Advisory Committee office hours |
| Sep. 13-14 | Rifle & Pistol Instructor certification workshops |
| Sep. 15, 9 a.m. PST | Deadline: Early Bird pricing for Ignite and CWF @ Ignite |
| Sep. 17 | Webinar: Teen Leader Essentials - Youth-Adult Partnerships & Finding your Niche as a Teen Leader |
| Sep. 22 & 24 | Certification courses for Youth Mental Health First Aid (adults) |
| Sep. 23 | Informational webinar for Food Action Academy |
| Sep. 30 | Deadline: Sign up for Food Action Academy |
| Oct. 5-11 | National 4-H Week |
California 4-H organizes and hosts events at the local, county, regional and state levels. Listed below are events we participate in yearly.
State Events
State Leadership Conference (SLC)
California fairs are organized and run independently of the University of California 4-H Youth Development Program. Each fair sets their own rules and guidelines. 4-H clubs participate in fairs in accordance with fair guidelines and within 4-H policy guidelines.
National Events
Citizenship Washington Focus (CWF)
National Competitions
To compete in national contests 4-H youth must first qualify at a State Qualifying Event. Please go to our State and National Competitions page on the California 4-H Resource Center (under Recognitions) for more information on guidelines for state and national contests and roles and responsibilities for attendees at National Contests.
Health and Safety at 4-H Activities
Please see our COVID Updates page to view the latest guidance if you plan to participate in 4-H activities and overnight events.
Get information about the COVID-19 vaccine at ucanr.edu/covid19
Stay Up to Date
State 4-H Newsletter
All 4-H members and volunteers are subscribed to the state 4-H newsletter when they join. If you would like to join our list, please subscribe.
Read the latest state 4-H newsletter: March 2025
Other mailing lists
If you're interested in staying in touch regarding specific project areas, you can sign up for any of the following mailing lists. You will receive updates and new announcements in you email.