4-H Calendar
Benton County 4-H Calendar
OSU Extension is working to keep our communities safe. Some Extension programming could still be provided virtually, as needed.
BEO: Benton Extension Office, 4077 SW Research Way, Corvallis, OR 97333
BCFG: Benton County Fairgrounds, 110 SW 53rd St, Corvallis, OR 97333
ZOOM: Online Virtual Platform
MAY 2025
1 - State Ambassador Applications CLOSE, Online
1 - County Ambassador Applications OPEN, Online
1 - WEBINAR - Oral Reasons for Beginners, 6pm, Statewide ZOOM
3 - Horse Pre-Fair, 8am, BCFG
3 - OSU Pet Day, 10am-3pm, Magruder Hall
4 - 4-H Dog Pre-Fair, BCFG
8 - Ambassador Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
10 - 4-H Fashion Revue, 9am-3pm Judging, 5:30pm Public Viewing, BCFG
10 - Livestock Learning Day, Polk County
12 - YQCA Training, 5:30pm, BCFG Auditorium - Register online prior to attending
12 - Large Animal Project Meeting, 7:00pm, NEW TIME & LOCATION, BCFG Auditorium
14 - 4-H Wildlife Stewards Summit, Finley Wildlife Refuge
15 - Cooking Workshop Series - Dinner, 5pm-7pm, BEO
15 - Sheep, Swine & Goat Weigh-in (REQUIRED), 6pm-8pm, BCFG
16-17 - Youth Tractor Safety Course, Tangent
17 - Sheep, Swine & Goat Weigh-in (REQUIRED), 8am-11am, BCFG (Sheep Shearer $10 per animal)
19 - Family & Consumer Science, Arts, and Science Leaders Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO
21 - Horse Advancements and Horse Records Due, 5pm, BEO
21 - Horse Leaders Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
24 - Benton Rabbiteers Spring Show, BCFG
26 - Memorial Day Observed, CLOSED
27 - All 4-H Fair Information Meeting, ZOOM, 6:30pm
28 - Dog Project Leaders Meeting, 6pm-7:30pm, BEO
31 - 4-H Horse Tack Sale, The Equine Exchange
31 - Get Outdoors Day, Corvallis
JUNE 2025
1 - Animal Lease Agreements Due, BEO, (except Horse 4/15)
1 - 4-H Animal in Possession, Deadline (except Horse 4/15, Market Poultry/Rabbit 7/1)
1 - County Ambassador Applications CLOSE, Online
4 - Cloverbud Leaders Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO
5 - Small Animal Project Leaders Meeting, 6pm-7:30pm, BEO
5 - Four Rivers 4-H Camp Registration CLOSES, Online
5 - WEBINAR - Bio-Security: Keeping Your Animals Safe, 6pm, Statewide ZOOM
11 - NEW Ambassador Training, 4pm, BEO
11 - ALL Ambassador Meeting, 5pm, BEO
13 - 4-H FAIR Registration DEADLINE - ONLINE
13 - YQCA DEADLINE - ONLINE
18 - Horse Fair Cover Contest Due, BEO
18 - Horse Leaders Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
18-22 - Four Rivers 4-H Camp, Salem, OR
19-20 - Juneteenth Observed, CLOSED
26-28 - OSU Summer Conference, OSU Campus
27 - 4-H FAIR Camping Reservation Request DEADLINE - ONLINE - PAYMENT
27 - 4-H FAIR Club Chaperone Submission DUE - ONLINE
28 - K-LO Open Golf Tournament, Trysting Tree, Corvallis
JULY 2025
4 - Independence Day Observed, CLOSED
15 - Auction Book Cover Contest DUE, BEO
17-20 - Horse Fair, 9am Daily, BCFG, Arena
19 - 4-H Cloverbud Horse Opportunity, 12pm-2pm, BCFG
22 - Large Animal Pen Set-up, 6pm, BCFG
22 - Fair Camping Meeting & Pick-up Camp Permits, 6:15pm, Oak Grove, BCFG
24-25 - Fair Camping Trailer & Tent Move-in, BCFG, Clubs will be assigned times
26 - Cloverbud Show & Tell, 9am-12pm, BCFG, Guerber Hall
26 - FCSAS Static Exhibit Interview Judging, 9am-4pm, BCFG, Guerber Hall
26 - Companion Pet Interview Judging, 12:30pm-2pm, BCFG, Guerber Hall
27 - FCSAS Exhibits MOVE to 4-H Building, 8am-12pm, BCFG
27 - Large Animal clubs stall decorating, 12pm, BCFG
27 - Small Animal cage set-up, 12:30pm, BCFG
28 - 4-H Beef Projects Move-in, 6pm-8pm, BCFG
29 - Large Animals enter at Fair, 9am-12pm & 4pm-7pm, BCFG (Beef Monday 7/28)
29 - Small Animals enter at Fair, 4pm-7pm, BCFG
July 30-Aug 2 - Benton County 4-H Fair, BCFG
AUGUST 2025
July 30-Aug 2 - Benton County 4-H Fair, BCFG
3 - ALL 4-H Barns CLOSED - Auction Animal haul-out by Processors, 6am-9am, BCFG
3 - SMALL ANIMALS Released, 8am-10am, NO EARLY RELEASE ALLOWED, BCFG
3 - LARGE ANIMALS Released, 9am-11am, NO EARLY RELEASE ALLOWED, BCFG
3 - FCSAS Static Exhibit Pick-Up, 9am-11am, BCFG
6 - State Fair Meeting, 5:45pm-6:30pm, BCFG, Guerber Hall
6 - 4-H Fairgrounds Clean-up Night, 6:30pm, BCFG
18 - State Exhibit Drop-off (non-perishable projects), 8am-5pm, BEO
19 - State Exhibit Drop-off (foods/horticulture), 8am-10am, BEO
22-Sept 1 - Oregon State Fair
*****2024-2025 4-H YEAR IS CURRENTLY BEING PLANNED. CHECK BACK FOR UPDATES*****
Below are past events kept online for reference.
SEPTEMBER 2024
2 - Labor Day Observed, CLOSED
4 - Pickup State Fair Exhibits, after 2pm, BEO - Must be picked up by Friday 9/6
10 - Family and Consumer Sciences, Arts and Sciences Leader Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO (Fair Recap Meeting)
11 - Cloverbud Leader Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO
16 - Club Financials Due, Online
16 - Club Information Forms Due, Online
18 - Dog Project Leader Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
18 - Ambassador Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
19 - Small Animal Project Leader Meeting, 6pm, BEO (Fair Recap Meeting)
23 - Large Animal Project Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
25 - Horse Leader Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
28 - 4-H at the Farmer's Market, 9am-1pm, 1st St Corvallis
OCTOBER 2024
1 - 4-H New Year Begins - Returning Members/Volunteers Enroll *Instructions have been emailed*
2 - Dog Project Leader Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
3 - 4-H Open House - BCFG, Interested in joining 4-H? Complete the web form
6-12 - National 4-H Week
7 - All 4-H Records Due, BEO
7 - 4-H Award Nominations Due, (Outstanding Leader, Cooperator Award, Club Community Service), ONLINE Submission
7 - 4-H County Medal Applications Due, Online
7 - Fair Board Liaison Applications Due
9 - 4-H Papa’s Pizza Fundraiser, 1030 SW 3rd St, Corvallis (Flyer Required)
9-11 - Records Judging, 5pm-9pm, BEO - Interested in judging? Contact Elli
10 - New 4-H Volunteer Leader Training, 6pm-9pm *Registration Required, BEO
21 - Scholarship, Awards, and Recognition Committee Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO
23 - Cloverbud Leader Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO
23 - Horse Leader Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
29 - 4-H Association BOD & Advisory Council, 6pm, BEO
29 - Horse Bowl Clinic, 6pm, BEO
31 - 4-H Photo Submissions due for Awards Slideshow, Submit via Email
NOVEMBER 2024
2 - Beef Cattle Clinic for First Year Members, 1pm-3pm, Philomath
4 - Family and Consumer Sciences, Arts and Sciences Leader Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO (Fair Recap Meeting)
6 - Ambassador Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
7 - Small Animal Project Leaders Meeting, 6pm, BEO
11 - Veteran’s Day Observed, CLOSED
13 - 4-H Awards Banquet, 6pm, BCFG, *RSVP REQUIRED*
18 - Large Animal Project Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
20 - Horse Leaders Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
27-29 - Thanksgiving Observed, CLOSED (Wed-Fri)
DECEMBER 2024
1 - International Outbound Applications Due Online
5 - 4-H Horse Bowl Contest, 6pm, BEO
11 - County, State & National Scholarship & Awards Workshop, 6pm, Virtual via ZOOM
12 - New 4-H Volunteer Leader Training, 6pm-9pm *Registration Required, BEO
14 - 4-H Cloverbud Holiday Craft Workshop, 9am-12pm, BEO *Registration Required
14 - 4-H Cloverbud Charity Art Auction, 12pm-1pm, BEO
23 - Jan 3 - Holiday Break - Benton Extension Office CLOSED
JANUARY 2025
1-3 New Years Observed & Office CLOSED
6 - Family & Consumer Science, Arts & Science Leader Meeting, 5:30pm, VIA ZOOM ONLY
8 - Cloverbud Leader Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO
14 - New 4-H Volunteer Leader Training, 6pm-9pm *Registration Required, BEO
15 - Dog Leaders Meeting 6pm-7:30pm, VIA ZOOM ONLY
15 - 4-H College Scholarships Due - ONLINE ONLY
16 - Small Animal Project Leaders Meeting, 6pm-7:30pm, BEO
17-20 - High Desert Leadership Retreat, Redmond
20 - MLK Day Observed, CLOSED
20 - Cloverbud Day Camp, 9am-12pm, BCFG - CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION
22 - Horse Leaders Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
25 - Favorite Foods Contest, 10am-2pm, BEO
26 - Regional Horse Judging/Hippology Contest, 10:30am, BCFG
27 - Large Animal Project Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
28 - 4-H Association BOD & Advisory Council, 6pm, ZOOM
29 - 4-H Ambassador Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
31 - 4-H Enrollment Deadline for Fair Participation - ONLINE ONLY - Contact your 4-H leader for instructions
FEBRUARY 2025
6 - WEBINAR - Feeding Up Your Market Hog, 6pm, Statewide ZOOM
8 - Beef Weigh-In (Must attend 8th or 10th) 8am-10am, BCFG
8 - Junior Leader Training, 1pm-3pm, BEO - Register ONLINE
9 - Cloverbud Tour & Donation - Chintimini Wildlife Center, 12pm
10 - Beef Weigh-In (Must attend 8th or 10th) 5:30pm-7:30pm, BCFG
10 - 4-H Dog Bowl, 6pm, BEO
11 - Scholarship Awards Recognition Meeting, 6pm, BEO
22 - Critter Campus, 9am, Polk County Fairgrounds
26 - Horse Leaders Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
28 - Four Rivers 4-H Camp Counselor Application Deadline, Online
MARCH 2025
1 - State Scholarship & National Congress Applications Due
1-31 - Winter Wildlife Field Days
5 - Dog Project Leader Meeting, 6pm-7:30pm, BEO
5-7 - Presentations Contest, Register ONLINE, 6pm-9pm, BCFG
6 - WEBINAR - Feeding Up Your Market Lamb and Goat, 6pm, Statewide ZOOM
8 - Starker Tree Planting Day, 9am-11am, West of Philomath
8 - Critter Romp Show, McMinnville, Yamhill Fairgrounds
9 - Four Rivers 4-H Camp Counselor Selection Day, 1pm-4pm, Linn County Ext - Tangent
10 - Family & Consumer Science, Arts and Science Leaders Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO - Cancelled
10 - Large Animal Project Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
12 - Cloverbud Leaders Meeting, 5:30pm, BEO - Cancelled
14-16 - Real World Teen Retreat, Salem, Oregon Outdoor Education Center
19 - Horse Leaders Meeting, 6:30pm, BEO
20 - Cooking Workshop Series - Breakfast, 5pm-7pm, BEO
22 - 4-H Cloverbud Baby Goat Farm Tour, 9am-11:30am
25-27 - Youth Tractor Safety Course, Albany
25-28 - 4-H Camp Tumbleweed, Lebanon OR
APRIL 2025
3 - WEBINAR - Jackpot Shows, Breed Shows and 4-H Fair: Understanding the Differences, 6pm, Statewide ZOOM
5 - Beef Weigh-In (Must attend 5th or 7th) 8am-10am, BCFG
7 - Beef Weigh-In (Must attend 5th or 7th) 5:30pm-7:30pm, BCFG
10 - Cooking Workshop Series - Lunch, 5pm-7pm, BEO
12 - 4-H Food Preparation Contest, Crescent Valley High School - Register Online
15 - Benton Co. 4-H Association BOD & Advisory Council, 6pm, BEO
15 - Horse Project Member Declarations, Scholarships & Lease Agreements Due
15 - Horse Pre-Fair Entries Due, 12am, ONLINE
15 - FINAL DAY TO ADD 4-H PROJECTS (Must be enrolled by 1/31 to participate in 4-H Fair)
17 - Auction ZOOM Meeting - 6:30pm
22 - Records Workshop, 5:30pm-8pm, BEO - Register ONLINE
23 - Horse Project Leaders Meeting 6:30pm, BEO
24 - Small Animal Project Leaders Meeting, 6pm-7:30pm, BEO
25-27 - Statewide 4-H Spring Classic, Deschutes Fairgrounds, Redmond
26-27 - Oregon Ag Fest, Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem