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.
June 2026
- Michigan 4-H Inbound Exchange Program - Host Family
- Date: June 1
- Host family application deadline
- Submissions can be made online at: Https://www.states4hexchange.org/host-family/application
- Berrien County 4-H Horse Leaders Meeting
- June 2
- 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
- 4-H Countywide Workshop - Beginning Cake Decorating
- Date: June 7
- Time: 4:00 PM EST
- Location: Galien, MI
- Open to youth ages 5 - 19 years
- Limited to 20 youth
- Register through 4-H Online
- Michigan Youth Livestock Judging Camp
- Date: June 10 - 11
- Location: MSU Campus - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to :
- Alumni/Equine 4-H Scholarships - Interview Night
- Date: June 11
- Time: 4:30 PM - 9:00 PM EST
- Location: Berrien County MSU Extension office - Benton Harbor, MI
- 4-H Exploration Days
- Date: June 24 - 26
- 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
- Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
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- Date: June 22
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI
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- 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
- Date: June 27
- Location: MSU Anthony - Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to:
July 2026
- 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging State Contest
- Date: July 1
- Location: Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU
- For more information go to:
- Michigan 4-H State Horse Show - County Application DUE
- Date: 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 Meeting
- Date: July 6
- 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
- Michigan 4-H Animal And Veterinary Science Camp
- Date: July 6 - 7 & 8 - 9
- Location: Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/animal_science/events
- Michigan 4-H Youth Dairy Days
- Date: July 13 - 16
- Location: Farm Bureau Pavilion at MSU
- For more information go to:
- 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
- MI 4-H State Horse Show - Registration DUE
- Date Deadline: July 15
- Time: 11:59 PM EST
- Registration link will be emailed to selected delegates. Failure to register will lose ability to compete.
- 4-H Countywide Workshop - Beginning Quilting
- Date: July 18
- Time: 1:00 PM EST
- Location: Berrien County MSU Extension Office
- Open to youth ages 5 - 19 years
- Register through 4-H Online
- Limited to 10 youth
- Cost: Free
- Great Lakes and Natural Resource Camp
- Date: July 26 - August 1
- Camp Chickagomi
- Learn more and register at https://www.canr.msu.edu/4_h_great_lakes_natural_resources_camp/index
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Spend the week at Camp Chickagami on beautiful Lake Esau. Learn about the Great Lakes and Michigan’s natural resources through experiential learning opportunities, enjoy recreational sessions including swimming, kayaking, archery, outdoor skills, campfires, and more! Camp is open to youth ages 13-15.
- 4-H Bullseye Bash Target Archery Competition
- Date: July 18
- Location: Cadillac, MI
- For more information go to: COMING SOON
- 4-H True Leaders in Equity Institute
- Date: TBA
- Location: TBA
- For more information go to: COMING SOON
- Berrien County 4-H Leaders Council Meeting
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- Date: July 27
- Time: 7:00 PM EST
- Berrien County MSU Extension Office - Benton Harbor, MI
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August 2026
- Berrien County 4-H Versatility Scholarship Event
- August 16
- Time: 3:00 PM EST
- Berrien County Youth Fair - Equine Complex
- Registration deadline to register is July 15 online at: https://v2.4honline.com/#/user/sign-in
- Open to Berrien County 4-H Horse and Pony project members that have completed the eight grade by July 15.
- Michigan 4-H State Horse Show
- Date: August 13 - 16
- Location: Michigan State University - East Lansing, MI
- For more information go to: https://www.canr.msu.edu/h4-Horses_ponies/registration-information
- Berrien County delegates must be registered by July 15 to attend. Scholarships are available reach out to the extension office to learn more.
- Michigan 4-H State Shooting Sports Tournament
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- Date: August 16
- Time: 8:00 AM EST
- Centerline of Calhoun - 23100 13 Mile Rd Bellevue, MI 49021
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- 4-H Countywide Workshop - Award Applications & Nominations
- Date: August 29
- Time: TBA
- Location: Berrien County MSU Extension office
September 2026 - New 4-H Year Begins
- 4-H Year Begins
- Date: September 1
- 4-H Online will open tentatively on September 15
- Michigan 4-H State Dog Show
- Date: September 19
- Location: Shiawassee County Fairgrounds
- For more information go to: COMING SOON