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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Jan 24
2026 State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Show and Expo
January 24, 2026 8:00AM – 5:00PM Farm Bureau Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education at Michigan State University 4301 Farm Lane Lansing, MI 48910
2026 State 4-H Rabbit and Cavy Expo and Show Jan. 24, 2026 4-H youth exhibit their rabbit and cavy projects. Educational Workshops Knowledge contests: Showmanship, Skillathon, Breed Identification Rabbit Hopping
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Feb 7
2026 4-H Winterfest
February 7, 2026 – February 8, 2026 Eagle Village, Hersey
4-H Winterfest is a hand on learning camp for youth 8 to 12 year olds. Youth get to pick workshops and participate in team building activities at Eagle Village Retreat Center in Hersey, Michigan. Come and have fun this winter with 4-H Winterfest!!
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Mar 1
4-H Day at the Breslin
March 1, 2026 10:30AM – 6:00PM Game time 12 p.m.; 10:30 a.m. entry to concourse MSU Campus, Breslin Center, 534 Birch Rd., East Lansing, MI 48824
Show your Michigan 4-H pride while cheering on the MSU Women's Basketball team during this annual event.
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Mar 7
Michigan 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop 2026
March 7, 2026 MSU Anthony Hall, 474 S Shaw Ln, East Lansing, MI 48824
The 2026 4-H Spring Livestock Workshop is a one-day workshop on MSU's campus designed for teens and adult volunteers in beef, sheep, swine, and goat projects.
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May 3
Michigan 4-H Day with the Detroit Tigers
May 3, 2026 1:40PM – 5:00PM First pitch at 1:40 p.m. Comerica Park, Detroit
Join Michigan 4-H and MSU Extension at Comerica Park to watch the Detroit Tigers take on the Texas Rangers! Michigan 4-H will be the Group Charity of the Game and the 4-H community can purchase discounted tickets with a portion benefitting 4-H.
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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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May 13
4-H and FFA Meats Judging State Contest 2026
May 13, 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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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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