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2025 Maryland 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Contest
Registration

Registration for this event is through the 4-H Online State 4-H Archery Match event. To access the registration:

Log in to your 4-H Online family profile. https://v2.4honline.com/
Click on the Events tab on the left sidebar menu.
Click the blue Register button under the event graphic and follow the registration steps.

You can find a step-by-step 4-H Online Event Registration help guide on the Maryland 4-H website. You can also contact your local 4-H office if you have questions or need assistance with event registration.

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Cost
$ $20
Location
Carroll County Agriculture Center,Westminster,MD,US,21157
About the Organizer

In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and the potential to make a real influence in the world around us.

4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension, a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Youth ages 5-18 are welcome to join.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

2025 Maryland 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Contest

Saturday, Sep 27
Registration

Registration for this event is through the 4-H Online State 4-H Archery Match event. To access the registration:

Log in to your 4-H Online family profile. https://v2.4honline.com/
Click on the Events tab on the left sidebar menu.
Click the blue Register button under the event graphic and follow the registration steps.

You can find a step-by-step 4-H Online Event Registration help guide on the Maryland 4-H website. You can also contact your local 4-H office if you have questions or need assistance with event registration.

Register Now
Cost
$ $20
Location
Carroll County Agriculture Center,Westminster,MD,US,21157
About the Organizer

In 4‑H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and the potential to make a real influence in the world around us.

4‑H is delivered by Cooperative Extension, a community of more than 100 public universities across the nation that provides experiences where young people learn by doing. For more than 100 years, 4‑H has welcomed young people of all beliefs and backgrounds, giving kids a voice to express who they are and how they make their lives and communities better. Youth ages 5-18 are welcome to join.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

Contest Details

Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025
Start Time: 8:00 am
Location: Carroll County Agriculture Center, 706 Agricultural Drive, Westminster, Maryland
Registration dates: August 25 - September 19, 2025

Eligibility
This contest is open to 4-H youth members who have an approved enrollment before July 1, 2025, and are enrolled in one of the following 4-H Shooting Sports projects:

Shooting Sports - Archery
Shooting Sports - General
4-H members who are not enrolled in one of these Shooting Sports projects may not compete.

Each 4-H youth contestant may participate in ONE of the following matches:

Recurve Bow
Compound Bow

Eligible 4-H members must be recommended by their Shooting Sports Instructor as having sufficient proficiency at Archery to compete in this contest at the distances listed safely. The local 4-H Educator must approve 4-H youth member registrations before they will be forwarded to the State 4-H Office.

Junior Contestant, Senior Contestant, Adult Coach, Intermediate Contestant

Adult Coaches must be enrolled UME 4-H Volunteers who are currently certified as 4-H Shooting Sports Archery Instructors.

Complete contest information and rules can be found in the Event Information Button below.

How to Register

Registration for this event is through the 4-H Online State 4-H Archery Match event. To access the registration:

Log in to your 4-H Online family profile. https://v2.4honline.com/
Click on the Events tab on the left sidebar menu.
Click the blue Register button under the event graphic and follow the registration steps.

You can find a step-by-step 4-H Online Event Registration help guide on the Maryland 4-H website. You can also contact your local 4-H office if you have questions or need assistance with event registration.

All event registrations must be submitted by September 19, 2025, by 11:59 pm. Registrations will be verified and approved by local 4-H Educators.

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Students with cows at Maryland State Fair
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Maryland State Fair

  • Thursday, September 04 - Sunday, September 07
Registration

The 2025 Maryland State Fair is back for three weekends of fun! The dates are August 21-24, August 28- September 1, and September 4-7. 

Students with cows at Maryland State Fair
Registration
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Maryland State Fair

  • Thursday, August 28 - Monday, September 01
Registration

The 2025 Maryland State Fair is back for three weekends of fun! The dates are August 21-24, August 28- September 1, and September 4-7. 

Students with cows at Maryland State Fair
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Maryland State Fair

  • Thursday, August 21 - Sunday, August 24
Registration

The 2025 Maryland State Fair is back for three weekends of fun! The dates are August 21-24, August 28- September 1, and September 4-7. 

Building A Better You: Wellness for 50+ in Maryland (FREE)

  • Thursday, May 22 - Thursday, June 12

Note: One Zoom link will cover all four sessions.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact the educator, Dr. Henley, on or before May 8th, 2025, at shenley@umd.edu

Two youth judging a horse who is standing with a woman holding the reins.
Registration

All Contestants must be enrolled in 4-H online by the contest entry deadline and approved by the 4-H Extension Educator of their respective UME unit.

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Cost
$ $7
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds,West Friendship,MD,US,21794
About the Organizer

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, experiential educational programs. Participation is open to all youth ages 5-18. The Clover Program is open to youth ages 5-7 years and the 4-H Program serves 8-18-year-old participants. 4-H values diversity and advocates for the inclusiveness of all children regardless of background or identity.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

Maryland 4-H 2025 Horse Judging Contest

  • Saturday, June 14 - Saturday, June 14
Registration

All Contestants must be enrolled in 4-H online by the contest entry deadline and approved by the 4-H Extension Educator of their respective UME unit.

Register Now
Cost
$ $7
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds,West Friendship,MD,US,21794
About the Organizer

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, experiential educational programs. Participation is open to all youth ages 5-18. The Clover Program is open to youth ages 5-7 years and the 4-H Program serves 8-18-year-old participants. 4-H values diversity and advocates for the inclusiveness of all children regardless of background or identity.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

The Maryland 4-H State Horse Judging Contest tests the 4-Her's knowledge of horse conformation and way of going. The contest has a mixture of halter and under-saddle (or in-harness) classes with 4 horses to judge in each class. After placing the classes and enjoying a short lunch, contestants must defend their placings for classes by giving "oral reasons" to the judges. Awards are granted in the senior, intermediate, and junior divisions to the top County 10 teams, top 10 overall individuals, and top 10 individuals in reasons. In addition, the top 10 senior individuals compete for one of the four spots on the Maryland State Horse Judging Team that competes at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup.

two horses one shows the muscles of the horse and the other is a brown horse
Registration

Youth members and coaches must register through 4-H Online. https://v2.4honline.com An event liability release is required, and it must be electronically signed by the youth member and a parent/guardian or by the adult Volunteer. Managers may not register youth or volunteers or sign the consent forms for them.

Families that have not yet enrolled any members for 2025 will not see the event on their family list. This is because no family members are currently eligible for the event. Once the members enroll, they can view and access the event registration. Let me know if you have any trouble with enrollment.

Registrations must be reviewed and validated by a County/City 4-H Online Manager before they are forwarded to the State 4-H Office for final approval.

Register Now
Cost
$ $7
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds,West Friendship,MD,US,21794
About the Organizer

4-H Youth Development Organization under the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, experiential educational programs. Participation is open to all youth ages 5-18. The Clover Program is open to youth ages 5-7 years, and the 4-H Program serves 8-18-year-old participants. 4-H values diversity and advocates for the inclusiveness of all children regardless of background or identity.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

2025 Horse Hippology Contest

  • Saturday, June 14 - Saturday, June 14
Registration

Youth members and coaches must register through 4-H Online. https://v2.4honline.com An event liability release is required, and it must be electronically signed by the youth member and a parent/guardian or by the adult Volunteer. Managers may not register youth or volunteers or sign the consent forms for them.

Families that have not yet enrolled any members for 2025 will not see the event on their family list. This is because no family members are currently eligible for the event. Once the members enroll, they can view and access the event registration. Let me know if you have any trouble with enrollment.

Registrations must be reviewed and validated by a County/City 4-H Online Manager before they are forwarded to the State 4-H Office for final approval.

Register Now
Cost
$ $7
Location
Howard County Fairgrounds,West Friendship,MD,US,21794
About the Organizer

4-H Youth Development Organization under the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

The Maryland 4-H Youth Development Program provides a supportive setting for youth to reach their fullest potential. Children learn beneficial cognitive and life skills through community-focused, research-based, experiential educational programs. Participation is open to all youth ages 5-18. The Clover Program is open to youth ages 5-7 years, and the 4-H Program serves 8-18-year-old participants. 4-H values diversity and advocates for the inclusiveness of all children regardless of background or identity.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301-314-9070

Contest Procedures
1. The Examination Phase of the contest will include the following:
a. A Written Exam
b. Projected slides may be used to have contestants identify items (see topics below) if appropriate facilities are available.
2. The Stations Phase will consist of a series of stations or tables where contestants will respond to the requirements of the stations.

Closing date for registration is June 2, 2025 at 11:59 pm

Ag Day 100 at Maryland Day

  • Saturday, April 26 - Saturday, April 26
Cost
Free Event

University of Maryland celebrates Ag Day 100 at Maryland Day on Saturday, April 26! 

Visit Ag Day Avenue to make new friends at the Campus Farm, grab a plant, discover innovative research, meet student clubs, enjoy live music, try our special Ag Day ice cream, check-out our recently planted tree, and much more as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the original Ag Day! Plus, there will be a special opening ceremony at the farm at 9:30am. 

Sheep are grazing in pasture
Registration
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Cost
Free Event
Location
Frederick Fairgrounds
About the Organizer
Contact
Dr. Brittany Fletcher
Phone: 301-226-7576

Fundamentals of Sheep Production

  • Saturday, March 29 - Saturday, March 29
Registration
Cost
Free Event
Location
Frederick Fairgrounds
About the Organizer
Contact
Dr. Brittany Fletcher
Phone: 301-226-7576

A free event for all ages of sheep producers sponsored by the Frederick County and Maryland Sheep Breeders Associations in partnership with the University of Maryland Extension.  Attendees will spend the day learning the basics of raising sheep and networking with other producers. Lunch will be provided.

Date: March 29,  2025  |  Saturday
Time: 10 AM – 3:15 PM  |  Cost: Free, but registration is required.
Location: Frederick Fairgrounds 797 East Patrick Street, Building 7, Frederick, MD 21701
Registration information: go.umd.edu/sheepbasics
Contact: Dr. Brittany Fletcher | bfletch1@umd.edu | 301-226-7576

Agenda:

  • 9:45 am – 10:00 am: Check in
  • 10:00 am – 10:15 am: Welcome and Introductions
  • 10:15 am – 11:00 am: Fencing and Facilities
  • 11:00 am – 11:15 am: Break
  • 11:15 am – 12:00 am: Nutritional Management
  • 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm: Lunch
  • 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm: Know your Resources
  • 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm: Keeping your Herd Healthy
  • 2:00 pm – 2:15 pm: Break
  • 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Producer Panel
  • 2:15 pm – 3:00 pm: Equipment and Show Prep for 4-Hers
  • 3:00 pm – 3:15 pm: Wrap-up and evaluations

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact Dr. Brittany Fletcher 2 weeks prior to the event at (301) 226-7576.

Dog pawl on buzzer with title
Registration

Please register on 4-H Online, look for your family profile, and select events. Select the Maryland 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl Contest for 2024 and start the registration process. 

If you need reasonable accommodations, please select that when you register and add your reasonable accommodations. 

Register Now
Cost
$ $5
Location
Animal Science Building at University of Maryland, College Park
About the Organizer

4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation, with just over 6 million youth participating annually—over 69,000 youth contacts here in Maryland. We are committed to growing an inclusive program where youth have opportunities to engage in STEM, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living, and Agriculture through clubs, afterschool, camps, and more! All youth ages 5-18 are invited to join the fun. Want to learn more?

Check out the 'Get Involved' section to learn about a program near you.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301 314 9070

2024 Maryland 4-H State 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl Contest

  • Sunday, December 08 - Sunday, December 08
Registration

Please register on 4-H Online, look for your family profile, and select events. Select the Maryland 4-H Dog Quiz Bowl Contest for 2024 and start the registration process. 

If you need reasonable accommodations, please select that when you register and add your reasonable accommodations. 

Register Now
Cost
$ $5
Location
Animal Science Building at University of Maryland, College Park
About the Organizer

4-H is the largest youth development program in the nation, with just over 6 million youth participating annually—over 69,000 youth contacts here in Maryland. We are committed to growing an inclusive program where youth have opportunities to engage in STEM, Civic Engagement, Healthy Living, and Agriculture through clubs, afterschool, camps, and more! All youth ages 5-18 are invited to join the fun. Want to learn more?

Check out the 'Get Involved' section to learn about a program near you.

Contact
Maryland 4-H
Phone: 301 314 9070

This is a contest in which teams compete. Youth and coaches who wish to participate should contact the county/city 4-H office for information about team selection. Team members selected for statewide competition must be registered using the 4HOnline system and approved by their county/city 4-H office. Entries are due by November 17th. For more information on the structure of teams, please refer to the section entitled, “Teams”. 

The contest will feature Junior, Intermediate, and Senior age divisions. Registration for the event will open soon in 4-H Online and will be due by November 17, 2024.

The rules and regulations for the 2024 contest are posted on the Maryland 4-H webpage at: Dog Bowl Rules and Information

Contact Ashley Travis at ashley90@umd.edu or Chris Anderson at canders2@umd.edu if you have questions

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