Upcoming Events

Morris County 4-H Events + Deadlines:

Promote 4-H at local events

4-H will have a table or booth at many events in Morris County in the coming months. All 4-H families are invited to participate (talk to visitors about 4-H and your club, offer an activity, hand out flyers, bring your friendly animal - if permitted at the event, and help with the set-up and take-down). It is a lot of fun! Please contact the group if you would like to be included: mc4hpromotions@gmail.com. Or simply support 4-H and the event by visiting and stopping by at the 4-H table to say Hi.

Mt Olive Night Out at Turkey Brook Park - August 5, 2025
Rockaway Borough Night Out - August 5, 2025
Food Truck Festival at Turkey Brook Park – August 23, 2025
Canal Day – August 23, 2025
Olde Suckasunny Day - September 6, 2025
Mine Hill Day – September 20, 2025
Celebrating Mt Olive Parade and Event - September 27, 2025
Morristown Festival on the Green - September 28, 2025

Applications for National 4-H Congress

July 9, 2025 - applications due to the Morris County 4-H office
Interviews - July 29-30, 2025
Event Dates - November 28 - December 2, 2025

Grades 10-12 as of September, 2025

National 4-H Congress is a unique leadership opportunity for 4-H members from all 50 states. The event focuses on leadership, youth empowerment, community service, career development, and cultural diversity. The event brings over 1,000 4-H members to Atlanta over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. There are many outstanding visits and workshops along with keynote addresses that round out the experience. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 4-H members.

New Jersey sends approximately 10-20 4-H members and two adult chaperones to the event each year. One to three delegates are nominated from each county and then final delegates are selected through a state interview process. The cost of the event is approximately $1,650 and includes air transportation, registration, lodging, and most meals. All interested 4-H members must be in grades 10-12 at the time of the trip, must complete an application and go through a county and state selection process. Participants can only attend this event one time during their 4-H career. Please ask for scholarship applications if interested. The application for National 4-H Congress can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RTMYDEHESKRMCnFBdxHYMPFdg29ApVCr/view?usp=drive_link

For more details click here: https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/leadership/nat4hcongress/

Fair Setup Kick-Off and Family Fun Day

July 19, 2025 at High View Farms in Mt Olive

The Morris County 4-H Fair Committee, along with Teen Council, invites all Morris County 4-H club members and their families to a morning of setup and fun.

See more here: morris4h.org/4-h-fair/4-h-families-at-the-fair

Morris County 4-H Fair

July 25-27, 2025 at High View Farms in Mt Olive

Help us get ready for our annual showcase and family-fun event. All details can be found on the Fair pages about:

Volunteer opportunities at the Fair - Starting now
Fair Sponsorship - Donate + share the link
What to expect at the Fair - So many fun things to do and see!

Other 4-H Events and More:

Gloucester County 4-H Goat Showmanship Clinic

Join the Goaty Bunch 4-H Club of Gloucester County on July 12, 2025 from 10-1 at their Fairgrounds (275 Bridgeton Pike, Mullica Hill, NJ) for their 3rd annual Goat Showmanship Clinic.

See the flyer for more details.

Deadline to register - July 5: https://go.rutgers.edu/702vej3o

Summer of Happiness 4-H STEP Club

Hey Teens! Want to get the most of your summer this year? Did you know there's a science to happiness? Check it out and don't be surprised if you find yourself a bit more happy in life!

This 8-week STEP club is open to teens entering grades 9-12 and will take place via Zoom July 8 - August 12 on Tuesday evenings from 8pm - 9:30pm. It’s free to join! Registration is open NOW - register here by July 7th: go.rutgers.edu/happinessclub

Visit all 4-H and County Fairs in NJ

Cumberland County Cooperative Fair - July 8–12

Ocean County Fair - July 9–13

Cape May County 4-H Fair - July 17–19

Burlington County Farm Fair - July 22–26

Monmouth County Fair - July 23–27

Gloucester County 4-H Fair - July 24–27

Morris County 4-H Fair - July 25–27

Mercer County 4-H Fair - July 26–27

Warren County Farmers' Fair - July 26 - August 2

Sussex County Farm & Horse Show/New Jersey State Fair - August 1–9

Salem County Fair - August 4–8

Middlesex County Fair - August 4–10

Somerset County 4-H Fair - August 6–8

Atlantic County 4-H Fair - August 8–9

Passaic County Fair - August 14–17

Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival - August 20–22

Hunterdon County 4-H & Ag. Fair - August 20–24

Goat, Rabbit, Poultry 4-H Invitational Shows at the Mercer 4-H Fair

All registered 4-H members from throughout New Jersey are invited to participate in 4-H Invitational Shows at the 106th Mercer County 4-H Fair, July 26-27 at the beautiful Howell Living History Farm just south of Lambertville. For more details and registration forms (due July 15), visit our 4-H fair website at https://mercer.njaes.rutgers.edu/4h/fair/. You will also see a schedule and map for all of our fair's events - come for the animal shows and stay for the fair! We hope to see you this summer!

ACAS: Advancing Careers in Agriculture & STEM Teen Internship Program - July 28 - August 1

July 28 - August 1, 2025
Registration was due by June 30

Join Passaic & Essex 4-H in an exciting Agriculture & STEM focused internship week. Teens will dive into hands-on learning, professional development, and career exploration. Engage in workshops & field trips to discover the endless opportunities in these dynamic industries. Visit colleges and learn about continuing educational opportunities. Then, spend time applying skills in a real-world career setting!

Registration was due by June 30th. For more information and to register: go.rutgers.edu/vzvflqor

State 4-H Goat Show - Registration Open, Due August 1!

The show catalog and online entry form for the 2025 State 4-H Goat Show at the Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair on Saturday, August 23 are available on our state 4-H goat website: https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/goats/goatshow/. Entries must be submitted online by August 1.

NJ 4-H Equine Art Show at the State 4-H Championship Horse Show

The 2025 NJ 4-H Equine Art Show will take place in conjunction with the NJ State 4-H Championship Horse Show on Saturday, August 16 at the DREAM Park, 400 US-130, Logan Township, NJ 08085 and is open to registered 4-H Members in grades K-13. You don't have to be in a horse club. Any type of art or craft may be entered, but it must be equine-themed.

Here is the Equine Art Show packet with all the details and form: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MuUWzVWEBob_G0BskzyPRprXO1Py6I2q/view?usp=drive_link

4-H Summer Camp

NJ 4-H has a L.G. Cook Camp for their classic overnight summer camp program, and a day 4-H camp option at Rutgers Gardens. More information can be found on our website at https://nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu Also check out the new overview video on the NJ 4-H Camp website at https://nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/videos.html

4-H International Camp United

August 6-13, 2025

Join youth from the United States and across the globe! Learn about leadership and global citizenship while enjoying the great outdoors at the Arkansas 4-H Center. Open to youth ages 13-18. The cost is $675 per person and includes seven nights lodging, meals, snacks, program supplies and camp activities. Contact Michelle Teitsma at teitsma@njaes.rutgers.edu for more information or to register!

New Jersey 4-H State Teen Council

Apply by August 15, 2025

Big News, NJ 4-H! We're launching the NEW NJ 4-H State Teen Council — and we're looking for passionate, driven teens who are completing grades 9–12, as of June 2025 to help lead the way!

As a State Teen Council member, you’ll:

Grow your leadership & life skills
Advise 4-H programs as a youth voice
Plan statewide events & service projects
Build an inclusive and supportive 4-H community
Make a difference through civic engagement
State Teen Council will meet 6 times per year (3 in-person, 3 virtual)
3 spaces reserved for each county

Apply now to be part of something BIG!

Applications are due by August 15 and interviews will be scheduled for early-mid September. The first two meetings will be held Sunday, October 19, 2025 in-person at Rutgers from 1pm - 4pm, and Saturday, December 6, 2025 from 1pm - 3pm via Zoom. Please hold these dates!

You can find the application here: go.rutgers.edu/stateteencouncilapp

NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, and Poultry Show

The 2025 NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, and Poultry Show will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at the Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Mercer County at 1440 Parkside Ave., Ewing Township, NJ 08638.

All 4-H members currently enrolled in one or more of these animal projects for the 2024-2025 year are invited to enter.

You can find more details and registration forms here: https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/smallanimals/smallanimalshow/

Not a 4-H member yet?

Visit the 4-H Clubs page to see what is available - then email or call the 4-H office to get connected with the club leaders and get you started. Many clubs let you try a club meeting to see if it is the right fit for you before you enroll. Email: morris4h@njaes.rutgers.edu, Phone: 973-285-8301

Want to support Morris County 4-H?

Find out more about the many ways to get involved and support 4-H on our "Support 4-H Page". Or click on the button below and make a tax-deductible donation to the Morris County 4-H Association. Don't forget to write your name or that of your organization in the comments so we know who to thank! We appreciate your support!

Make a donation to the Morris County 4-H Association

Google Sites

Report abuse