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Morris County 4-H Events + Deadlines:
Morris County 4-H Events + Deadlines:
August 20, 2026 @ 6pm
Join us for our Post Fair Picnic on Tuesday, August 20 at 6pm. All 4-H families, leaders, volunteers, and Fair committee members are invited to celebrate a job well done. It will be held at the big pavilion at Central Park of Morris County, next to the playground. The address is Central Ave, Morris Plains, NJ 07950.
If everyone / families could bring some food to share that would be great. Water will be provided.
Please RSVP by August 18 here: https://forms.gle/oRY3Nxy7VEzathCXA
Finish your 4-H Record Books and 4-H Scrapbooks for 2025/2026
Finish your 4-H Record Books and 4-H Scrapbooks for 2025/2026
September 1, 2026 to your club leader
Grades 4-13*
Record keeping is a big part of 4-H. You probably worked on your 4-H Record Books and Scrapbooks all year. Now is the time to finish them. 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 filled out, there is a leader signature on the goal page and end-of-year page, and the 4-H story is included. Your club leader will submit the books to the office by September 15 for judging. The books can be paper or electronic versions.
Submitting a completed record book or scrapbook (including the 4-H Story) is a requirement for all in grades 4-13 to be a Morris County 4-H "Member in Good Standing". This is important to attend certain county, state, or national 4-H events and be eligible for higher awards. To find the correct record book for your project - ask your club leader or go to the Club Resources page: https://www.morris4h.org/4-h-clubs/club-resources
If you are submitting a paper record book / scrapbook, please have it in a folder/binder/album (or have all pages securely stapled together) to ensure the judges recieve everything you are handing in. Include all pages, even those that don't apply to your work. You can mark those sections as "not applicable" or "N/A".
Members who are in multiple clubs complete one book per club to be eligible for higher club awards for each.
*This is for members in grades 4-13 (one year out of high school). Cloverbud members - grades K-3 - can participate too for special Cloverbud participation ribbons.
We can't wait to see all that you did and learned this past year!
Club Scrapbooks
September 15, 2026 to the 4-H office
Club Scrapbooks
September 15, 2026 to the 4-H office
Club Scrapbooks can also be submitted for a chance to get your club's name on the big trophy for the "Best Club Scrapbook".
In addition, big trophies are available for "Best Treasurer's Record Book" and Best Secretary's Book". The record books for those are available to members who held these club positions and can be found on our 4-H Club Resources Page. The best of all who receive an Excellent score will be recognized at the awards ceremony in November and the club's name will be recorded on the respective trophy. Treasurer's Record Books and Secretary's Books are due to the club leader by September 1st.
Promote 4-H at local events
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.
Rockaway Borough National Night Out - August 4, 2026, 6-9
Mt Olive National Night Out - August 4, 2026, 6-10
Wharton Canal Day - August, 22, 2026, 10-5
Olde Succasunny Day - September 19, 2026, 10-3
Festival on the Green - September 27, 2026, 12-5
Christmas On the Farm at Riamede - November 7 (and 8), 2026, 10-4
October 4-10, 2026
National 4-H week is the first full week in October. A week that will rally, inspire and connect 6 million 4-H’ers, 3,500 educators, 500,000 volunteers and 35 million alumni. Events in every county and state celebrating and amplifying the 4-H mission: preparing youth to be Beyond Ready for life and career.
It is a way to highlight and promote 4-H locally on the club, community, and county level. All clubs and members are encouraged to offer an activity or event that promotes their club and 4-H, dress in their 4-H t-shirt or gear, and talk to friends, neighbors, and extended family members about 4-H.
October 4-10 - 4-H Window Display Contest, see the details below.
4-H Window Display Contest
4-H Window Display Contest
October 4-10, 2026
During National 4-H week, clubs and 4-H families are invited to have a 4-H display (club specific or general 4-H). This can be a poster or display in a window or at a table in a store, public library, place of business, office, or other area where people pass by and see it. All clubs are encouraged to participate. They can use the Fair Theme "Color the World with 4-H" and re-purpose some of their Fair club displays.
Winners of the contest will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in November.
Morris County 4-H Calendar:
Morris County 4-H Calendar:
Other 4-H Events and More:
Other 4-H Events and More:
Visit all the 4-H and County Fairs in the State
Visit all the 4-H and County Fairs in the State
Cape May County 4-H Fair - July 16–18
Ocean County Fair - July 15–19
Warren County Farmers' Fair - July 25 - August 1
Monmouth County Fair - July 22–26
Burlington County Farm Fair - July 21–25
Morris County 4-H Fair - July 24–26
Mercer County 4-H Fair - July 25–26
Gloucester County 4-H Fair - July 23–26
Middlesex County Fair - August 3–9
Salem County Fair - August 3–7
Somerset County 4-H Fair - August 5–7
Sussex County Farm & Horse Show/New Jersey State Fair - July 31 - August 8
Atlantic County 4-H Fair - August 7–8
Passaic County Fair - August 13–16
Hunterdon County 4-H & Ag. Fair - August 19–23
Bergen County Fall Harvest Festival - September 18–20
Hudson County Fall Garden Fest - October 3
2026 NJ 4-H State Dairy Show
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
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/
NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, and Poultry Show
NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, and Poultry Show
Register by August 29
Event Date: September 26, 2026
The 2026 NJ State 4-H Rabbit, Cavy, Small Animal, Herpetology, and Poultry Show will take place on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
All 4-H members currently enrolled in one or more of these animal projects for the 2025-2026 year are invited to enter. All entry forms must be submitted by August 29. Youth may enter by clicking this link https://go.rutgers.edu/e02tj3w2
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/
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.
Not a 4-H member yet?
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
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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