2018 4-H Calendar
The 4-H year is from September 1 to August 31.
Participation in 4-H events and activities requires active 4-H membership. Click here to enroll.
For information regarding Camps and Workshops click here.
For information regarding Camp Timpoochee click here.
May 2017
8 – 4-H County Events 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Jackson County Ag Complex Conference Center
20 – 4-H District II Events/District Tropicana, 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 pm.m Jackson County Conference Center, Penn Ave.
June
2nd – Poultry Perfection Workshop (1 day) 9:30 AM – -2:00 PM
*Location: Washington County Ag Center Barn, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Suite A, Chipley, FL 32428
Cost: $5
Ages: 5 and up
Learn how to exhibit poultry projects in local fairs and all about poultry judging
Registration available at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poultry-perfection-workshop-tickets-34245973629 or with your county 4-H agent.
5th – 7th Tailgate Grilling Camp (3 days) 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Cost: $50
Ages: 8 and up
Deadline: June 1st
Cook up fun each day while you learn how to season and grill food like a pro! Intermediate youth (ages 11 and up) may compete at the District and State contests for cash prizes and college scholarships! Wear closed-toed shoes and hair pulled back each day.
Registration at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tailgate-grilling-tickets-34247204310 or the
4-H office.
13th – Area A 4-H Equine Clinic (1 Day) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM FLYER_Area A Equine Clinic
Cost: Varies – See Flyer for Details
*Location: Jackson County Ag Center, Hwy. 90, Marianna
Learn about the basic health and nutritional needs of your 4-H project horse. Clinic is free and lunch is provided for current 4-H members. Register at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/area-a-4-h-equine-clinc-tickets-34125613629 or with your county 4-H agent by June 5th.
14-15 – MANDATORY Camp Counselor Training
15 – First Time Camper Orientation, Extension Room B, 5:00-6:00 p.m.
19-23 – 4-H Camp Timpoochee, Niceville
29th – Livestock Nutrition Workshop (1 day) 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM Workshop Flyer_Livestock Nutrition
Cost: $20
Ages: 5 and up
Learn about the basic nutritional needs of your 4-H project animal. Lunch provided.
Registration available at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jackson-4-h-livestock-nutrition-workshop-tickets-33059454719 or the 4-H office.
July
7th – 4-H Poultry Education Workshop (This is a joint camp with Leon and Gadsden Counties.) (1 day) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $20
Ages: 5 and up
Learn about chickens from embryology to the show ring or the chicken pen!
Registration available at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4-h-poultry-education-workshop-tickets-34142906352 or the 4-H office. Bring a sack lunch.
13th – Goat Workshop -Youth & Adults (1 Day) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM WORKSHOP FLYER and REGISTRATION_Basic Nutrition and Health of Goats
Cost: $20
Ages: 8 and up
Learn about the basic needs of goats including nutrition, health and housing.
Registration available at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/basic-nutrition-and-health-of-goats-workshop-tickets-31942808801 or the Extension office.
17th – 19th Livestock Skillathon Camp (2 – 1/2 days) 8:30 – 11:30 AM
Cost: $25
Ages: 8 and up
Test your skills and build your knowledge of livestock.
Registration at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/livestock-skillathon-tickets-34247759972 or the 4-H office.
25th – 27th – Engineering Challenge Camp (3 days) 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Cost: $50
Ages: 8 and up
Come learn about building bridges and be prepared for the Engineering Challenge Competition at the North Florida! *The last day of camp will be held in Tallahassee at the North Florida Fairgrounds for a competition with surrounding counties. Transportation is provided.
Registration at Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/engineering-challenge-camp-tickets-34248445021 or the 4-H office.
7/31-8/3 – 4-H University, Gainesville
August
September
1 – New 4-H Year Begins!
19 – 4-H End of Year Program Banquet, Extension Services Penn Ave 6:00 p.m.
30 – Chick Chain Show and Auction, Jackson County Ag Center, Hwy. 90
October 2017
10-7 4-H Farm Fun Day and Open House 9-2, Jackson County Ag Center, Hwy. 90
12-14 – Panhandle Youth Expo, Jackson County Ag Center, Hwy. 90
21 – Calhoun County Goat Show and Festival
31 and November 1 – Ag Adventures, Research Center, Greenwood
November
3-4 – 4-H Teen Leadership Lock-In
3-4 – Farm City Festival
3-12 – North Florida Fair
December
2018
January
29th – 4-H Country Tropicana Contest Rehearsal
30th – 4-H Tropicana County Contest – 6:00 – 8:00 pm
February
16th – 17th – NW District Teen Retreat (Camp Cherry Lake)
19th – 20th – Jackson County Fed Cattle Show
March
6th – Fed Cattle record books due in 4-H Office
13th – County 4-H Showcase (formerly County Events)
April
13th – 14th – Area A Horse Show (Jackson County Ag Center, Hwy. 90)
21st – District II 4-H Showcase (formerly District Events)
May