Upcoming Events
Morris County 4-H Events + Deadlines:
July 26-28, 2024
At High View Farms in Mt Olive
Our Fair Page will be updated on an ongoing basis:
You can start thinking of what you would like to enter in the Fair. There are soooo many options: art, science, crafts, creative writing, horticulture, food, knitting/crocheting, photography, clothing/textile, digital,... and of course there are the animal shows, talent show, and quiz bowls.
See all details on the Fair Entry page:
https://www.morris4h.org/4-h-fair/2024-fair-entry-page
If you think of wonderful sponsors who would like to support our Fair and 4-H, please send them this way: morris4h.org/4-h-fair/fair-sponsorship
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.
Canal Day - Saturday, Aug 24th, 10-5pm at Hugh Force Park in Wharton
Post Fair Picnic - Save the Date
August 27, 2024 @ 6pm
Save the date for our Post Fair Picnic on Tuesday, August 27 at 6pm. All 4-H families are invited to celebrate a job well done. Details to be announced.
4-H Record Books / Scrapbooks / 4-H Stories
Due by September 1, 2024
4-H Record / Project Books and Scrapbooks can be worked on throughout the 4-H year (September-August). At the end of the 4-H year - by September 1st - the completed book is handed in to the club leaders, who make sure all information is included and there is a leader signature on the goal page and end-of-year page, The leaders then get the books to the office by September 15 for judging. The books can be paper or electronic versions. Record books (including the 4-H Story) or a detailed 4-H Story on their own are a requirement to be a Morris County 4-H member in good standing (for members in grades 4-13). This is important to attend certain county, state, or national 4-H events and be eligible for higher awards. To find the correct record books for your project - ask your club leader or get more details on our Club Resources Page: https://www.morris4h.org/4-h-clubs/club-resources#h.thmz60kawfve
Other 4-H Events and More:
Cumberland County Cooperative Fair - July 9–13
Ocean County Fair - July 10–14
Burlington County Farm Fair - July 16–20
Cape May County 4-H Fair - July 18–20
Warren County Farmers' Fair - July 27 - August 3
Monmouth County Fair - July 24–28
Morris County 4-H Fair - July 26–28
Mercer County 4-H Fair - July 27–28
Gloucester County 4-H Fair - July 25–28
Middlesex County Fair - August 5–11
Passaic County Fair - August 8–11
Salem County Fair - August 5–9
Somerset County 4-H Fair - August 7–9
Sussex County Farm & Horse Show/New Jersey State Fair - August 2–10
Atlantic County 4-H Fair - August 9–10
Hunterdon County 4-H & Ag. Fair - August 21–25
Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival - September 20–22
Essex County 4-H Project Showcase and Food Booth Fundraiser - October 5
Hudson County 4-H Fall Festival - October 13
Camden County 4-H Fair *A date has not been announced yet.
Event Date: August 6, 2024
Hosted by Salem County 4-H Goat Herders, this invitational goat show will take place on August 6 at their Fairgrounds. Registration is due by July 12. The fee is $5 per goat, no fee for showmanship. The Salem County Fair parking fee is $20 per car and is good for the entire Fair.
For registration information and details, please the show document and forms: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aruq6SgrkPSst5UKkJJioMfT33EC4TAw/view?usp=drive_link
Registration was due July 12.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Join Salem County 4-H for their Invitational Wool and Market Sheep Breeding Show. This event is for 4-H project sheep in the following categories: White Wool, Natural Color Wool, and Market. The show will be held at the Salem County Fairgrounds on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Showmanship is mandatory for all participating in the show.
New Jersey 4-H Dairy Cattle Show
Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20 and 21, 2024
The New Jersey 4-H Dairy Cattle Show will be held on August 20 and 21 at the Sussex County Fairgrounds.
Showmanship will be Tuesday August 20th at 4:00 pm
Breed Shows: Color Breed Wednesday August 21st at 7:30am
Holsteins will begin Prompt at 9:30am on Wednesday
The NJ 4-H Dairy Cattle Art Show will also take place at the same event.
More information can be found here: https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/dairy/dairyshow/
2024 Learn2Lead-Lead2Serve 4-H Program
August 26-28, 2024
This program is open to youth completing grades 7-10 in 2024. The three-day event will be held in person in Monmouth, Middlesex, and Ocean counties with shared hybrid activities and a final day with the group meeting together. It is open to all youth from any county - and you do not need to be in 4-H to attend!
NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, & Poultry Show
September 14, 2024
Save the Date! The NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, & Poultry Show will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Mercer County Extension Office at 1440 Parkside Ave, in Ewing, NJ.
September 27-29, 2024
All 4-H Volunteers
Put this date on your calendar NOW! Are you interested in attending the Volunteer Retreat Weekend at 4-H Camp? If yes, please take a couple of minutes to complete this very short (only 6 questions) interest survey to help us plan for the weekend! https://go.rutgers.edu/VolRetreatInterest. Registration information and schedule will be sent to all volunteers soon! You will be able to meet volunteers around the state, take part in fun, interactive workshops and enjoy some quality time at our 4-H camp. More details coming soon! If you want more information on the camp itself, visit www.nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu.
NJ State 4-H Avian Bowl
Saturday, September 28, 2024
Save the Date! The NJ State 4-H Avian Bowl will take place on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at the Hunterdon County Divisions of Senior Disabilities and Veterans Services at 4 Gauntt Place in Flemington NJ.
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. You can 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
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!