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4-H Youth Development

4-H is the largest youth development organization in North Carolina, educating hundreds of thousands of young people each year. Extension’s 4-H program is growing the next generation of leaders and equipping youth with the skills to succeed.

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Holiday Wreath 4-H Fundraiser

Madison County 4-H is holding our annual holiday wreath fundraiser! All funds raised provide scholarships for children to attend …

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Gingerbread House Christmas Party

Join us after school for holiday festivities, making gingerbread houses! Tuesday, December 6th, 3:30-5:00 at the Extension Center. Open to 4-H’ers …

Fall in love with cooking soup! Soup bowl and veggies.

Fall in Love With Cooking Soup

Soup is in season! Join us after school on Tuesday, November 15 from 3:30-5:00 at the Extension Center. We will have …

autumn tree, corn hole & cookout

Corn Hole Cookout

Teens, this night is for you! Come join us for a fall corn hole cookout! Learn carpentry skills as we build …

Cover photo for 4-H Summer Camp 2023

4-H Summer Camp 2023

There are few tools as powerful as the camp experience to positively impact the lives of young people. Whether …

Cover photo for Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Fall Arts & Crafts Fair

Save the Date! October 21, 2023 | Marshall, NC VENDORS REGISTER HERE! The Fall Arts & Crafts Fair is a full …

Cover photo for 4-H Clubs After School

4-H Clubs After School

It’s that time of year again! We are now enrolling 2nd-5th graders in our after-school 4-H Clubs. Bailey Mountain 4-H …

jack-o-lantern, pumpkin painting party

4-H Pumpkin Painting Party

Welcome Fall! Join us for an afternoon of pumpkin painting and games! September 15th from 3:30-5:00 at the Extension Center. Register …

Summer Exchange

Learning American Culture!

North Carolina 4-H offers opportunities for members and their families to become part of a growing tradition that includes leadership, cultural …

Dog project flyer, 3 dogs

4-H Dog Project

Do you want to learn how to train your own dog? Are you interested in learning how to show …

Rafting and hiking

4-H Adventure Series

Join us for some fun local adventures before heading back to school this August! Open to 4-H members ages 8-18. …

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4-H Family Night

Bring the whole family for a fun night with 4-H! Thursday, July 21st from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Register on Eventbrite to reserve your …

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Southeastern Regional Contest

2026 Southeastern Regional Contest Hosted in TBD Date: TBD Rules and Guidelines Registration Information (Entry Deadline) A few simple details and rules: Open to eligible 4-H …

Cover photo for Madison County Fair

Madison County Fair

September 23-24, 2022 Contests require pre-registration. Entry Forms for Agricultural Products & Crafts and the Youth Livestock Shows will be …

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