Statewide 4-H Workshops & Events
This is a list of national, statewide and regional workshops and events that happen on an annual basis. It is not a comprehensive list of all opportunities available across the country or state, but does represent opportunities available to all Michigan youth, regardless of location. To find additional experiences available to the 4-H community on the local level, visit the complete 4-H event listing.
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May 6
4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest 2026
May 6, 2026 9:00AM – 2:00PM MSU Meat Lab
The 4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest gives youth an opportunity to demonstrate their ability to evaluate carcasses and identify meats.
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May 7
2026 World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute
May 7, 2026 7:30AM – 2:00PM 642 Red Cedar Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824
The World Food Prize Michigan Youth Institute is a one-day event where students in grades 7-12 present research and recommendations on how to address critical global challenges.
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Jun 24
4-H Exploration Days 2026
June 24, 2026 – June 26, 2026 Michigan State Unviersty
4-H Exploration Days is an annual Michigan State University pre-college program that will take place June 24 to 26, 2026, on the MSU campus in East Lansing.
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Jul 1
4-H and FFA Livestock Judging State Contest 2026
July 1, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University
In the livestock judging contest, participants can demonstrate their livestock evaluation and selection skills, as well as improve their communication and decision-making skills.
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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.
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Aug 13
2026 Michigan 4-H State Horse Show
August 13, 2026 – August 16, 2026 Farm Bureau Pavilion at Michigan State University, 4301 Farm Lane, Lansing, MI 48910
The 4-H State Horse Show is an annual, four-day event that brings together 4-Hers from counties across Michigan. Members are selected by their county 4-H programs to participate in this event.
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