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Annual Events

The UConn 4-H provides a number of Statewide activities for 4-H members and the general public. Click an image below to learn more about the various programs offered throughout the year

Man holding wool with students taking notes and listening to presentation

Sheep Day

Girl using hoof tool on model hoof as man holds it

Dairy & Beef Day

Line-up of youth working with goats in a ring

Goat Day

Four students holding ribbons sitting on a bench

Horse Academic Contests

Four students holding ribbons sitting on a bench

Giddy Up Games

Four students holding ribbons sitting on a bench

Horsin' in Stride Workshop

Girl wearing western attire with a black horse

State 4-H Horse Show

Award Plauqes for UConn 4-H Public speaking contests

Public Presentation Finals

Photos sitting on a clothing line in front of a wooden wall

Expressive Arts Day

Youth in blue polos standing around a poster board

4-H Day at the Capitol

Women and men at a table with visitors listening in

Fall Festival at Auerfarm

Youth at table with crafts and STEM projects

STEM Conference

Large photo of youth with elected officals and state extension staff

Ag Day at the Capitol

Classroom with youth listening to speaker

Environmental Skillathon

Youth in chairs gathered around a presenter and dog handler

Dog Clinic

Youth listening to speaker with various items on table

Enviormental Science Day

A group of six women sit at a long table covered with paperwork, notebooks, water bottles, and writing supplies. They appear to be judging or evaluating documents, possibly at a fair or event. One woman on the left is laughing, wearing a "JUDGE" name tag that reads. The atmosphere is collaborative and friendly. The background includes display cases and various supplies, indicating a community or educational setting.

Volunteer Conference

Five youth pose and smile with the UConn Husky mascot outdoors on a sunny day. The mascot is wearing a white UConn basketball jersey with the number 1. The children are casually dressed in colorful summer clothes, standing in front of a white wooden fence with trees and a red barn in the background. The atmosphere is cheerful and festive.

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