4-H Animal Science Calendar Events
March 28, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
The New Hampshire 4-H Hippology Contest is a comprehensive, skill-based competition where youth demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of equine science and horse husbandry. The Senior…
March 28, 2026 | 10:30am - 3:00pm
The NH 4-H Horse Judging contest provides members an opportunity to evaluate a class of horses, place the horses, and have their placings scored in comparison to the official placing. Members may…
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 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.…
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 | 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.…
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 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…
