4-H events, programs, and projects are monthly or annual occasions that highlight specific parts of the 4-H program. These occur at the county, district, state, and national levels. They are unique to youth based on their interest or their club's interest in a given program area. These include subject areas and locations such as county workshops and celebrations, outdoor camps, forestry, animals, photography, youth leadership, campus tours, STEM conferences, healthy food challenges, civic engagement opportunities, and citizenship programs.

4-H events are special occasions held annually. These are amazing opportunities for youth, clubs, and volunteers to experience educational, fun, and engaging 4-H activities, conferences, and lessons. A few of these events are listed below. Click each event to learn more.

• County Activity Day
• District Activity Day
• 4-H Congress
• 4-H Ignite
• 4-H Camps
• 4-H Electric Congress
• National 4-H Congress
• National 4-H Conference
• National Leadership Meeting
• National Leadership Conference
• National 4-H Week
• 4-H Achievement Night (In progress)
• Teen Retreat (District, Spring)
• 4-H County Events (In progress)
• 4-H Winterfest (District, TBD)
• Dr. Kim Ingold Photography Contest
• Dinah Gore Healthy Food Challenge

4-H has a program for every member. Whether it's animals, art, or leadership, 4-H empowers youth to take charge and participate in many areas. If you do not see a subject area that interests you, please reach out to the 4-H agent. 4-H is continuously growing, and so are its programs.

• Dairy
• Electric
• Forestry & Wildlife
• Horse
• Horticulture Science
• Livestock
• Poultry
• Shooting Sports
• International Exchange Programs
• State Council
• Honor Club
• Clover Crew
• Citizenship Programs

Youth ages 8-18 in 4-H can participate in project record books and our awards and incentives programs. Youth ages 5-7 (Cloverbuds) can participate in non-competitive 4-H experiences and are not included in the awards and incentives program. These experiences are great ways for youth to participate in contests and showcase their 4-H dedication and work throughout the year. Below is a list of projects, awards, and incentive programs in North Carolina 4-H.

• Project Record Books & Portfolios
• Scholarships (2027 in progress)
• AIRE
• 4-H Presentations

NC Cooperative Extension Mailing List (4-H Monthly Updates)