4-H, the largest youth development organization in the nation, helps young people reach their full potential as competent, confident leaders who are connected to and contribute to their communities. Kings County 4-H welcomes youth ages 5 to 18 and adult volunteers to join and be part of our program.
In UC 4-H, youth find their spark, build real world skills, and become resilient, adaptable, lifelong learners. No matter their interests, 4-H gives young people the skills they need to thrive and succeed. 4-H projects and programs focus on agriculture, STEM, leadership, healthy living, and civic engagement.
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Upcoming Events
CA 4-H Horse Classic - July 15-19, 2026
- The 30th annual California 4-H (CA 4-H) Horse Classic State Show and Educational Contests will be held at Brookside Show Park in Elk Grove, CA. The primary purpose of the CA 4-H Horse Classic event is to create a forum where 4-H members can demonstrate their horsemanship skills and equine knowledge while having fun and making new 4-H friends. The CA 4-H Horse Classic offers a variety of horse show classes, recreational events, and social activities. 4-H youth can also display their equine knowledge through participation in the state qualifying equine educational contests: Horse Bowl, Horse Judging, Hippology, public speaking, and team/individual presentation contests. The top placing Senior 4-H individuals or teams in the educational contests will have the opportunity to advance to the national 4-H contests and represent California 4-H at the Western National Roundup in Denver, CO (January 2027).
California State Fair - July 17-August 2, 2026
- The State Fair is held annually in Sacramento and includes livestock shows, crafts, carnival rides, concerts, and much more. Good luck to the Kings County 4-H'ers participating!
CA 4-H State Leadership Conference - July 23-26, 2026
- Get ready to go Beyond Ready at the California 4-H State Leadership Conference! Join 4-H youth ages 11–19 for an out-of-this-world experience filled with hands-on workshops, dynamic speakers, and engaging sessions designed to strengthen your leadership, communication, goal-setting, and life readiness skills. Experience campus life at UC Davis—live in the residence halls, dine in the dining commons, and learn in university classrooms. Our interactive workshops will inspire new ideas for your role as a leader and your personal future. Ignite your potential, discover new passions, and connect with fellow leaders from across the state. This is your moment to launch your spark, expand your horizons, and lead with confidence—today and into the future.
Kings County 4-H Leaders Council
All Kings County 4-H parents, adult volunteers, and senior youth members are encouraged to join us at the next Leaders Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 7th @ 6:30 pm in the University of California Cooperative Extension (UCCE) Kings County Multi-Purpose Room. This meeting is the Budget & Calendar Meeting for the 2026-2027 4-H Year. We will also vote on the VMO transition to the Kings County 4-H Program Leadership Team.
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Cayci Hill
Kings County 4-H Community Education Specialist
(559) 852-2743
Shelley Magana
4-H Regional Program Coordinator (Region 10: Tulare, Kings, Fresno, Madera, Kern, Inyo-Mono Counties)
559-684-3300
smagana@ucanr.edu
