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Morris County 4-H Events + Deadlines:

New Club: Needle and Stitch

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6pm

Learn basic hand sewing, create fun projects, and build confidence and creativity. Join this club at their first official meeting on June 17th at 6pm in Morristown. Reach out to the 4-H office for more details (morris4h@njaes.rutgers.edu or 973-285-8301).

Promote 4-H at local events

4-H will have a table or booth at many events in Morris County throughout the year. 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 events by visiting and stopping by at the 4-H table to say Hi.

Mine Hill Day - Saturday, June 20, 2026
Brookside (in Mendham Township) 4th of July Parade - July 4, 2026, 9-11

Join 4-H in the Brookside 4th of July Parade

July 4, 2026
All 4-H clubs and members: sign up now

All 4-H clubs / families are invited to march in the 4th of July Parade in Brookside (Mendham Township). This is a great opportuinity to get the word out about the Fair just weeks before the event. Rosanne will have the truck that we can adorn with the Fair banner. Animals are welcome to be in the parade.

The parade was described as a little hometown event with Mayberry vibes. The walk is short starting at Dogwood Drive and ending at 1 East Main Street in Brookside and ends with a celebration on a field with local vendors and hot dog sales.

Marchers line up at 8:15 and parade steps off at 9am. Festivities last until around 11am.

Morris County 4-H Fair

July 24-26, 2026 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:

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

See you at the Fair!

Morris County 4-H Calendar:

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National 4-H Animal Science Career Night

Thursday, June 18, 2026
Open to youth grades 7–13 (ages 12–19)

Interested in a future in Animal Science? Join us for the National 4-H Animal Science Career Night on June 18, 2026 from 7:00–8:30 p.m. EST via Zoom!

Hear from professionals in the animal science industry as they share career insights, experiences, and advice for youth exploring future opportunities in animal-related fields.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Mark Hoge – Western Illinois University
Mr. Kevin Robinson – Sea World San Diego

You don't need to be a 4-H member to participate!
Register by June 17 at 11:59 p.m.: go.illinois.edu/CareerNight

NJ State 4-H Beef Show

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

The NJ 4-H Beef Leaders Committee is excited to welcome youth from across New Jersey to participate and help make this event a success. This year, the show will be hosted at the Burlington County Farmers Fair on July 22nd.

It's a wonderful opportunity to reconnect, showcase the hard work of our youth, and celebrate the return of a valued tradition within the NJ 4-H program.

Follow this link for more information, including registration details, rules, and schedules. Registration closes July 1st.

Somerset 4-H TOPS Camp

The Somerset 4-H TOPS Camp is a 5-day week of fun, friends, and fascination! With a combination of outdoor activities, educational workshops, experiments with science, and making new friends – this is the perfect week-long Summer Day Camp! Experience opportunities like woodworking, arts, theater, nature, animals, geology, Olympics, water fun, games, a field trip, guest speakers, dancing, cooking, tie-dying, leadership, and bonding!

This Summer Day Camp will take place June 22-26 at the Somerset 4-H Center in Bridgewater and is for kids who will have completed Grades 1-5. The cost is $350 for all 5 days.

View the registration packet at: https://4histops.org/s/TOPS-Camp-2026-Registration-Packet-dd8p.pdf

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Register at this Google Forms link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5rpHomPnGTOoUItiVmAJ1j-Q6US1QVUxNJDeAhdZRsxwZ_Q/viewform

NJ 4-H State Teen Leadership Conference

Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026

Mark your calendars, you don’t want to miss this event! The NJ 4-H State Teen Council is planning the first state-wide teen conference in more than 20 years - they are excited, and we hope you are, too!

There will be networking and games, workshops, campus tours, guest speakers, a banquet & celebration, and more! Stay in the dorms and get a taste of college life while making new 4-H friends from all over NJ!

The event will be held from Friday, June 26 - Sunday, June 28, 2026 at Rutgers - New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus. It is open to 4-H members in grades 9 and up and the cost is $300.

More details and registration coming soon.

Advancing Careers in Agriculture & STEM Teen Internship Program

Event Dates: July 27-31, 2026
Registration was due May 31, 2026
Grades 10-13

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.

Open to youth in grades 10th-13th, best consideration date 5/31/26.

For information, visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PZfYevaLgUpmJyFRTVaWruAudcIjYYFA/view?usp=sharing

To register, visit: go.rutgers.edu/acas2026

2026 NJ 4-H State Dairy Show

Event Dates: August 11 and 12, 2026
Registration due July 17, 2026

Registration for the 2026 NJ 4-H State Dairy Show is now officially open! All registrations must be submitted by July 17th.

The event will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 11th and 12th at the Salem County Fairgrounds.

Event Schedule:

Showmanship: Tuesday, August 11th at 4:00 PM
Breed Shows: Wednesday, August 12th
- - Color Breeds begin at 8:00 AM
  - Holsteins will begin promptly at 9:00 AM

2026 State 4-H Goat Show

Event Dates: August 22, 2026
Registration due August 1, 2026

The show catalog and online entry for the 2026 State 4-H Goat Show at the Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair on Saturday, August 22 are available on our state 4-H goat website. There is also info that highlights key health requirements (proof of rabies vaccination required) and important info regarding the vet check and the need for legible identification and matching health papers. Entries must be submitted online by August 1.

State 4-H Goat Show:

WHEN: Saturday, August 22, 2026

WHERE: Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair

Check-in from 8:00 – 9:30 AM, Showmanship classes begin at 10:00 AM. See the State Goat page for more details: https://nj4h.rutgers.edu/goats/

L.G. Cook 4-H Summer Camp + 4-H Camp at Rutgers Garden

Register for 4-H Camp for both our classic overnight program, and our day camp, 4-H camp at Rutgers Gardens. More information can be found on our website at https://nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu Also check out our overview video on or website at https://nj4hcamp.rutgers.edu/videos.html and the one from National 4-H of our L.G. Cook 4-H Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ7EriIlu8c

Free NJ Farm Bureau student membership for 4-H

Grades 11 &12

Interested in Agriculture? Maybe you want to pursue a career in the field or connected areas? High school juniors & seniors who are 4-H members can get a free student membership. It will provide access to many resources and local experts - and looks great on resumes and college apps. Active 4-H or FFA members only.

Find out more here: https://njfb.org/join/

New Jersey 4-H License Plate

A group of civic minded 4-H teens who participated in the Legislative Leadership Experience have come together with the idea of having a 4-H clover specialty plate in NJ. Other states have done this and it’s time for NJ 4-H to join the movement!

We’re working on getting a legislative sponsor for a bill to make this happen, and the first step is to gauge interest from NJ motorists this summer. Please help us by adding your name, town, and county to this interest survey: https://go.rutgers.edu/nj4hplate

Click on the flyer to print / share. If you're interested in joining this movement, contact Warren County 4-H Agent, Alayne Torretta, at torretta@njaes.rutgers.edu.

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

Event Date: September 26, 2026
Registration will be open in June

The 2026 NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, and Poultry Show will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. More details will be available in June.

All 4-H members currently enrolled in one or more of these animal projects for the 2025-2026 year are invited to enter.

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!

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