4-H Animal Science Calendar Events

May 16, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
The New Hampshire 4-H Agri-Science Quiz Bowl, also known as the Animal Science Quiz Bowl, is an event where youth gather to demonstrate their knowledge of animal sciences and agriculture.  Teams…
June 7, 2026
Join us on Sunday, June 7 for the 2026 4-H & Open Horse Show at the Cheshire Fairgrounds! This show is open to all youth and adults. Held Rain or Shine!  ASTM/SEI approved helmets…
June 13, 2026 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
Download the event packetNote: This event is open to registered participants ONLY. This is NOT a spectator event. All youth & chaperones MUST register by May 16, 2026 to participate. See event…
June 14, 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm
Download the event packetNote: This event is open to registered participants ONLY. This is NOT a spectator event. All youth & chaperones MUST register by May 16, 2026 to participate. See event…
June 20 - 21, 2026
NH 4-H is excited to launch this NEW event for 2026- the Livestock Field Day! 4-H members are invited to attend this event to dive deep into the beef, dairy, sheep, goat and working steer species.…
June 21 - 22, 2026
4-H dairy judging contests are a way for youth to learn to evaluate cattle against industry standards and explain their choices in a competitive atmosphere. Youth compete individually and as part of…
July 10, 2026 | 4:00pm - July 12, 2026 | 2:00pm
SAVE THE DATE .... The 2026 NH 4-H State Horse Show will be held on July 10-12 at the Deerfield Fairgrounds. Resources (coming soon):2026 State 4-H Horse Show Class Patterns (tba)2026 State 4-H…
July 17, 2026 | 2:00 - 9:00pm
4-H'ers to get together for special 4-H-only events on Friday night.Saturday at 4-H Summerfest is the first opportunity for 4-H Members to show animals during this one-day public event on July 19.…
July 18, 2026
4-H dairy judging contests are a way for youth to learn to evaluate cattle against industry standards and explain their choices in a competitive atmosphere. Youth compete individually and as part of…
July 18, 2026 | 8:00am - 2:00pm
4-H'ers to get together for special 4-H-only events on Friday night.Saturday at 4-H Summerfest is the first opportunity for 4-H Members to show animals during this one-day public event on July 19.…
July 19, 2026 | 10:00 - 11:00am
4-H'ers to get together for special 4-H-only events on Friday night.Saturday at 4-H Summerfest is the first opportunity for 4-H Members to show animals during this one-day public event on July 19.…
August 21, 2026
4-H dairy judging contests are a way for youth to learn to evaluate cattle against industry standards and explain their choices in a competitive atmosphere. Youth compete individually and as part of…
September 3 - 7, 2026
The Lancaster Fair hosts many 4-H events and activities coordinated by Coös County, NH & Essex County, VT Extension 4-H offices.  August 10 - Register online before August 10 -…
September 4, 2026
4-H dairy judging contests are a way for youth to learn to evaluate cattle against industry standards and explain their choices in a competitive atmosphere. Youth compete individually and as part of…
September 7, 2026 | 10:00am - 2:00pm
Market Beef, Goat, Lamb, Swine, Rabbit & Poultry raised by New Hampshire 4-H Youth will be auctioned.Livestock Show begins at 10:00 AMLivestock Auction begins at 12:30 PMWHY SHOULD I BUY AN…