North Dakota 4-H

06/02/2026

We're entering fair season 2026!

Here's just a few in North Dakota:

- 2026 Greater Grand Forks Fair (June 16-21)
- Stark-Billings County 4-H Achievement Days (June 22-25)
- 4-H Achievement Days | Logan County (June 24-25)
- 128th Annual Stutsman County Fair (June 24-27)
- Richland County 4-H Achievement Days Static Judging & Public Viewing (July 10)

Check out upcoming county fairs and achievement days on our events page >>> https://www.ndsu.edu/agriculture/extension/extension-topics/4-h-youth-development/events?page=1

06/01/2026

Reel in the fun during the annual 4-H Fishing Derby!🎣
Register >>> ndsu.ag/fishderby26

Fish species divisions include:
Northern Pike- Largest
Walleye- Largest
Perch- Stringer of 3
Bass- Stringer of 3
*Bass can include Large Mouth, Small Mouth and White Bass

The prizes for fish caught will be determined by the length of the fish.

05/29/2026

Prairie Palooza has something for everyone!

Join us June 16 at the NDSU Central Grasslands Research Extension Center for a day of family-friendly discovery, learning and celebration of North Dakota prairies.

Event details: ndsu.ag/PrairiePalooza26

05/29/2026

Hurry! You're almost out of time! Registration for the 2026 Extension Youth Conference closes June 1.

Run over to ndsu.ag/eyc2026 to reserve your spot at EYC! (4-H membership is not required to attend)

The Extension Youth Conference is June 22 - June 25 at NDSU. This leadership conference is open to all youth who have finished the seventh grade. Become a "Lead -a-saurus Rex", make connections, learn skills during workshops, be inspired, laugh, dance and more!

05/28/2026

The one-day schools, organized by North Dakota State University Extension, are open to youth ages 12-18. The events will be held at three North Dakota locations: June 25 at NDSU’s Carrington Research Extension Center in Carrington, July 2 at Norsemen Hall in Portland and Aug. 3 at the Hampden Cafe in Hampden.

The crop scout education events are designed to build foundational skills in crop science and agronomy.

05/28/2026

Summer vibes!!!

05/28/2026

Kicking off our 2nd Annual 4-H Virtual Trap League!!! Registration is open on 4-H online.

Kicking off our 2nd Annual 4-H Virtual Trap League!!! Registration is open on 4-H online. Log in to the youth's profile, then click the "Events" tab. Deadline to register is June 26th!

Key things to remember:
-Youth MUST participate under a 4-H Certified Shotgun Instructor
-Scores MUST be submitted by the Coach by Saturday at 9:00 p.m. CST
-Youth MUST be a minimum of 11 years old and successfully complete Hunter Safety.

For full rules and league information, visit: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1IdkLwvjM9kl5qMS_nSHjXewAtsnzbkq5?ths=true

05/27/2026

Somebody is staying "cool" in all this heat! 😎

All the cool critters know that it’s 4-H Livestock Camp this week at 4-H Camp in Washburn! Kids and livestock are moving in!

05/27/2026

Ready to grow leadership skills, meet 4-H'ers across the country and make a difference? Apply as a youth delegate for National 4-H Congress and Conference by August 1!

Learn more and apply >>> https://bit.ly/4hconferencecongress

NATIONAL 4-H CONGRESS FALL (what will I experience?)
✅Meet other 4-H'ers from throughout the U.S. in Atlanta.
✅Listen to dynamic speakers and entertainers.
✅Explore Atlanta through educational tours, museums and theatres.
✅Make an impact on the community through service learning projects.
✅Visit the website https://www.national4-hcongress.com/

NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE SPRING (what will I experience?)
✅Meet other 4-H'ers from throughout the U.S. in Washington D.C.
✅Visit legislators on Capitol Hill to discuss important youth issues.
✅Share recommendations for future 4-H programming.
✅ Build leadership skills in workshops. See less
✅Visit the website https://4-h.org/events/national-4-h-conference/