Upcoming Events

Check out what is happening through Berrien County 4-H!

Dates and times are tentative and are subject to change based on participation.

January 2025

Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
- - January 27
  - Time: 7:00 PM EST
  - Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI
  - Re-organizational meeting & newly elected directors officially seated
State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show
- January 25
- MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: https://events.anr.msu.edu/showmanship_state_rabbit_and_cavy/
Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting
- No Meeting
We Can Ride 4-H Club - Board Meeting
- - No Meeting
Michigan 4-H Program Winter Webinar Series
- January 29 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
- Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
- Topic Area: The basics of Equine Management with David Lindsay, Extension Education, Michigan 4-H Youth Horse Programs

February 2025

4-H Kit to Go! - Barn Quilt Adventure
- January - February 2025
- Open to youth ages 5 - 19 years as of January 1, 2025 and Clubs
- Select during registration process if you would like a 3D barn quilt project for Advanced or Barn Quilt square for Beginner.
- Limit of 20 youth on a first come, first serve basis.
- Register online at: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
Michigan 4-H Pen Pal
- February 4th through April 30th, 2025
- Participants must be between the ages of 9 – 18 as of February 4, 2025
- Friday, January 24, 2025, or when all spots are filled. Register online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/penpal25
State 4-H Horse Judging Workshop and Mini Contest
- January 31 - February 1
- Reach out to Berrien County 4-H Horse Judging Team Coaches Tom R. & Kaitlynn M. for more details.
- For more information go to: https://form.jotform.com/243235465992061
Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting
- February 4
- Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Youth Memorial Building - Berrien Springs, MI
Michigan 4-H Program Winter Webinar Series
- February 5 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
- Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
- Topic Area: Equine Nutrition basics with Dr. Christine Skelly, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist
We Can Ride 4-H Club - Board Meeting
- February TBA
- Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Buchanan Westerners Riding Center - Buchanan, MI
Wild Spartans
- February 11 at 6:30 p.m. EST
- Topic: The Relationship Between Tribes and Fish
- This free virtual series is open to 4-H and non-4-H youth ages 12-19 years.
- Pre-registration is required: https://events.anr.msu.edu/wildspartans2024_25/
4-H Animal Science Career Quest
- February 15
- MSU Campus - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-animal-science-career-quest-2025
4-H Countywide Project: Intro to Sewing
- February 15, 2025
- Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. EST
- Cost: Free
- Open to youth ages 8 - 19 years as of January 1, 2025.
- Limit of 10 youth on a first come, first serve basis.
- Register online at: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
Michigan 4-H Program Winter Webinar Series
- February 18 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
- Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
- Topic Area: Being a better boarder and Running a boarding facility with Taylor Fabus, owner and Manager of Fabus Farms
Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
- February 24
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI
Cash Composition Contest
- February 28
- Youth residing in Michigan, age 9-19 as of (January 1, 2025)
- All submissions must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on February 28, 2025. Submission are to be submitted online at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4-h-money-smarts/money-smart-kids-contest

March 2025

4-H Day at the Breslin
- March 1
- Breslin Center - Michigan State University Campus - East Lansing, MI
- Game: MSU Women’s Basketball team takes on the Minnesota Gophers
- Game Time: 2:00 p.m.
- FREE for the Michigan 4-H community including MSU Extension and 4-H youth, volunteers, partners, stakeholders, staff, alumni and their families!
- Tickets can be reserved online at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-day-at-the-breslin
Michigan 4-H Dairy Conference
- March 1 - 2
- Michigan State University Campus - East Lansing, MI
- Open to youth ages 12 - 19 years as of January 1.
- Deadline to register is February 6, 2025 via online at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/mi-4-h-dairy-conference
4-H Livestock Spring Workshop
- March 8
- MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
- Open to youth ages 12 - 19 years as of January 1, 2025.
- For more information go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/4-h-spring-livestock-workshop-2025
Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting
- March 4
- Time: 7:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Berrien County Youth Fair - Youth Memorial Building - Berrien Springs, MI
- Open to 4-H Horse and Pony Project Leaders ONLY

State 4-H Hippology Contest
- March 15
- MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
- Open to youth ages 5 - 19 years as of January 1, 2025.
- For more information go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/2025-michigan-4-h-state-hippology-contest

4-H Capital Experience
- March 16 - 18
- Lansing, MI
- Open to high-school-aged youth
- To learn more and/or find the link to register, visit www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_capitol_experience/
Norma Agnew Hairy Horse Show
- - Date: TBA
  - MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
  - For more information or for a Showbill can be found online at: COMING SOON

We Can Ride 4-H Club - Board Meeting
- Date: TBA
- Time: 6:00 p.m. EST
- Location: Buchanan Westerners Riding Center - Buchanan, MI

Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
- - March 24
  - Time: 7:00 PM EST
  - Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI
Michigan 4-H Horse Program Winter Webinar Series
- March 12 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
  Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
  Topic Area: From the judges’ perspective: Showmanship with Dr. Karen Waite, multi-carded judge and Associate Professor at Michigan State University
Michigan 4-H Horse Program Winter Webinar Series
- March 26 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
  Request Zoom link by contacting David Lindsey, Extension Educator Equine Specialist at lindsa75@msu.edu
  Topic Area: From the judges’ perspective: Ranch Riding with Dr. Alyssa Logan, multi-carded judge and Assistant Professor at Middle Tennessee State University
MI 4-H & FFA State Horse Judging Contest
- March 29
- East Lansing, MI - MSU Pavilion
- Reach out to the Berrien County 4-H Horse Judging Coaches Tom R & Kaitlynn M to learn more.

April 2025

State 4-H Award Application - DUE
- Deadline to apply for State Award & Mark of Excellence.
- For submission details go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_scholarships_and_recognition_program/4-h-awards-and-recognition-program/youth-recognition/
4-H Day at the Tigers
- April 27
- Open to 4-H youth, volunteers, staff, and their families
- Game: Detroit Tigers take on the Baltimore Orioles
- Tickets can be purchased starting in the spring online at: https://www.canr.msu.edu/events/michigan-4-h-day-with-the-detroit-tigers

May 2025

June 2025

4-H Exploration Days
- June 18 - 20
- Open to youth ages 12 - 19 years
- Michigan State University Campus - East Lansing, MI
- For more details on sessions, registration, etc. can be found online at: Information Here

July 2025

Michigan 4-H State Horse Show - County Application DUE
- July 1
- Submit all applications to the Berrien County MSU Extension office
- Applications can be found online at: Application Here
Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Equine Scholarship - Applications DUE
- July 15
- Applications can be found online at: Application Here
Berrien County 4-H Versatility Scholarship Event - Applications DUE
- July 15
- Applications can be found as an event in 4-H Online at: Apply Here
Berrien County 4-H Alumni & Cerny Memorial Scholarship Applications DUE
- July 15
- Submit all applications and supporting materials to the Berrien County MSU Extension office
- Applications can be found online at: Application Here

August 2025

Michigan 4-H State Horse Show
- August 14 - 17
- MSU Pavilion - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: COMING SOON

September 2025

4-H Leader Update
- Each club is required to send at least one (1) representative to the Leader Update.
- No Pre-registration for 2025
- Dates:
  - September 15, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. EST—Buchanan Westerners
  - September 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. EST - Berrien County MSU Extension Office