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Massachusetts 4-H Events

  • 4-H Visual Presentation In-Person Trainings

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Tue, Feb 17, 2026 : 6 - 8pm
    Thu, Feb 19, 2026 : 6 - 8pm
    Event Type: Online, In-person
    Event location
    Auburn 4-H Office on 02/17 and Hadley 4-H Office on 02/19
  • 4-H Visual Presentation In-Person Trainings

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Tue, Feb 17, 2026 : 6 - 8pm
    Thu, Feb 19, 2026 : 6 - 8pm
    Event Type: Online, In-person
    Event location
    Auburn 4-H Office on 02/17 and Hadley 4-H Office on 02/19
  • Visual Presentation Judge Training

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Mon, Feb 23, 2026 : 7 - 8pm
    Event Type: Online
    Event brief summary

    Visual Presentation Judge Training

  • National 4-H Poultry Team Information Meeting

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Wed, Feb 25, 2026 : 6 - 7pm
    Event Type: Online
    Event brief summary

    The Massachusetts 4-H Poultry Teams will have their annual informational meeting on February 25th at 6PM on the zoom link below. All 4-H poultry youth and families are welcome to attend.

  • Southeastern Regional VPs

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Sat, Mar 7, 2026 : 9:30am - 5pm
    Event Type: In-person
    Event location
    Bristol County Agricultural High School
  • STEAM Festival Awards

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Sat, Mar 14, 2026 : 7 - 8pm
    Event Type: Online
    Event brief summary

    All 4-H STEAM Festival participants will receive a link to the zoom.  This will be on online showcase of the 2026 STEAM Festival and announcements of awards.

  • Blue Ribbon Calf Sale Helpers

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Wed, Mar 18, 2026: 12pm - Sat, Mar 21, 2026: 4pm
    Event Type: In-person
    Event location
    Eastern States Exposition
    Event brief summary

    MA 4-Her’s are invited to be helpers at the MA Blue Ribbon Calf Sale!  As helpers, 4-H youth will assist the sale crew with many aspects of the sale: washing, leading, clipping, paperwork, etc.! 

  • Northeast Regional VPs

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 : 9:30am - 5pm
    Event Type: In-person
    Event location
    Topsfield Fairgrounds
  • State Visual Presentation Contest

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Sat, Mar 28, 2026 : 10am - 4pm
    Event Type: In-person
    Event location
    Norfolk County Agricultural Highschool
  • National 4-H Dairy Conference Applications

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Wed, Apr 1, 2026: All day
    Event Type: In-person
    Event location
    Madison, Wisconsin
    Event brief summary

    National 4-H Dairy Conference is a leadership conference for 4-H dairy project members held in conjunction with World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wisconsin. The intended outcomes are to promote and sponsor an educational program which will provide a better understanding the operations involved in production, processing, marketing, and use of dairy products, as well as related areas.

  • Explore Vet Science: Session 1

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Sat, Jun 13, 2026: 10am - Sun, Jun 14, 2026: 3pm
    Event Type: In-person
    Event location
    UMass Amherst Campus/ Hadley Farm
    Event brief summary

    Do you love animals? Have you considered becoming a veterinarian? On June 13th and 14th, 2026, MA 4-H Animal Science and UMASS Vet Science will be welcoming students, ages 13 to 18, interested in Veterinary Science. Youth will be learning about the wide range of opportunities in this profession and will get TONS of hands-on animal experience. Participants will have the option to stay overnight in a UMASS dorm!

  • Explore Vet Science: Session 2

    Calendar Feed Choices: Mass 4-H
    Event date/time
    Mon, Jun 15, 2026: 10am - Tue, Jun 16, 2026: 3pm
    Event Type: In-person
    Event location
    UMass Amherst: Hadley Farm
    Event brief summary

    Do you love animals? Have you considered becoming a veterinarian? On June 15th and 16th, 2026, MA 4-H Animal Science and UMASS Vet Science will be welcoming students, ages 13 to 18, interested in Veterinary Science. Youth will be learning about the wide range of opportunities in this profession and will get TONS of hands-on animal experience. This year, we are bringing back the option to stay overnight in a UMASS dorm!

     

     

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