MSU Extension 4-H

Events

• Jun 30

  Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase

  June 30, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  With registration open May 15-August 7, 2026, youth ages 5-19 (as of Jan 1, 2026) can enter projects into the virtual showcase and receive feedback from judges.

• Jul 1

  Michigan 4-H License Plate Promotion Contest

  July 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  As part of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase, Michigan 4-H and the Michigan 4-H Foundation invites youth 8-19 years old (as of Jan 1, 2026) to participate in a fun, hands-on promotion of the Michigan 4-H License Plate!

• Jul 1

  Michigan 4-H Business Pitch Contest- Sponsored by MSUFCU

  July 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

  As part of the Michigan State Fair 4-H and Youth Virtual Showcase, Michigan 4-H and Michigan State University Federal Credit Union invites youth 8-19 years old (as of Jan 1, 2026) to share their business pitch.

• Jul 6

  4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp 2026

  July 6, 2026 – July 9, 2026 Anthony Hall

  The Michigan 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp is a pre-college program held at Michigan State University (MSU) through which youth will explore fields relating to animal science and veterinary medicine.

• Jul 7

  Garden Writers Workshop

  July 7, 2026 – July 9, 2026

  Young writers will learn about the wonderful world of writing in the garden. 10 AM - 12 PM each day.

• Jul 8

  U.P. 4-H Camp

  July 8, 2026 – July 10, 2026 8025 N. Clear Lake Rd., Manistique, MI 49854

  July 8-10, 2026 Clear Lake Education Center 8025 N. Clear Lake Rd., Manistique, MI 49854 U.P. 4-H Camp is for youth aged 9 to 13 or going into 4th-8th grades in the fall.

• Jul 13

  2026 Michigan Dairy Expo and Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days

  July 13, 2026 – July 16, 2026 4301 Farm Ln, Lansing, MI 48910

  Join youth from around Michigan to demonstrate dairy cattle knowledge and husbandry skills.

• Jul 16

  Water Day

  July 16, 2026 10:00AM – 12:00PM

  Come cool off from the summer heat and have fun in the garden with water.

• Jul 20

  2026 Saginaw Bay 4-H Fish Camp

  July 20, 2026 – July 21, 2026

  Calling all 8–13 year olds interested in learning how to fish and protect our Great Lakes! All campers will receive a fully loaded tackle box, fishing rod and reel, snacks, and more.