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Marc Cournoyer

New London County 4-H Educator

562 New London Turnpike

Norwich, CT 06360

marc.cournoyer@uconn.edu

(860) 885-2824

County Resources

4-H Fair

4-H Fair & Expo

All 4-H'ers in New London County are welcome at the Fair! It doesn't matter if you are in a community-based club, an afterschool program, or a science program. Our Fair is for our 4-H'ers, run by our 4-H'ers!

New London County 4-H Fair

Image of stage with spotlight in upper left and righthand corners. 4-H clover at bottom center of image. Text reads: Mark your calendar. New London County 4-H fair weekend August 8 to 10, 2025.

2025 FAIR DATES

AUGUST 8-10, 2025

(Check back for regular updates)

Fair Board/Association meetings are held on the first Tuesday of the Month, October-July at the New London County Extension Center in Norwich. Executive Board members meet at 6:30 pm, followed by our monthly meeting at 7:00pm.

All NLC 4-H'ers are part of the Fair Board. We urge you to attend each month and be a part of the planning and organizing of the 4-H Fair. 

Cartoon image of field filled with marigold flowers. Text reads: New London County 4-H Fair. 2025 Challenge Grow. Theme: Marigold Magic. Grow a marigold (any variety) from seed. Enter one plant in a suitable container labeled with the variety. You may also decorate the container as an art entry. Entries will be judged on condition, maturity and suitability of plant to container. A trophy and four ribbons will be awarded.New London County 4-H Fair Association. 2024 4-H fair t-shirts for sale. $5.00. We have a limited number of 2024 NLC 4-H fair t-shirts in assorted sizes available to purchase at this time. Contact the office if you are interested. (860)885-2824. marc.cournoyer@uconn.edu. Get yours now.

Fair Book Coming Spring 2025

2025 NLC 4-H Fair Forms 

Coming Spring 2025

2025 NLC 4-H Fair Book/Poster Art & T-Shirt Design Contest Links: 

Coming Spring 2025

2025 NLC 4-H Expo Ad/Sponsorship Campaign Links:

Ad/Sponsorship Campaign Instruction Sheet

Ad/Sponsorship Campaign Contract Form

Ad/Sponsorship Campaign Tally Sheet

Meeting Agendas:

March 4, 2025

February 4, 2025

January 7, 2025

December 3, 2024

November 5, 2024

October 1, 2024

September 3, 2024

Meeting Minutes:

February 4, 2025

January 7, 2025

December 3, 2024

November 5, 2024

October 1, 2024

September 3, 2024

Additional Resources:

2023 4-H Fair Review Notes

NLC 4-H Fair Association By-Laws

NLC 4-H Fair Donation Letter 

County Programs

County Programs

Public Speaking:

All 4-H'ers are encouraged to join in the Public Speaking contests. They can present a speech, a power point, a demonstration, or an illustrated talk (using poster or photos) and are divided into Junior and Senior presenters. The guidelines for the speeches, presentations, and local contests are in the NLC 4-H Public Presentation Information Flyer below. Topics are entirely of the presenters choosing. Everyone receives a participation ribbon.

In an effort to be in line with other counties throughout Connecticut, we have removed the requirement to participate at a local contest in order to be able to qualify to compete at the county contest scheduled to take place Friday, February 7, 2025. Clubs are welcome to host local contests if they wish for those 4-H members who might not be ready for the county level or just to provide additional practice opportunities. The blue ribbon winners of the county competition go on to the next level statewide CT 4-H contest February 26 & 27 (this contest is virtual). The top four scorers in each division will then compete for the UConn 4-H state title (in person) on Saturday, March 8, 2025.

4-H Explorers may participate at the local contest, they do not compete at the county level

Food Show:

The Food Show is open to all clubs in New London County! If you are an independent member or only one or two of your club who wants to participate, contact the 4-H Office to be connected with a participating club.

Each year has a different theme, and clubs choose how to interpret the theme. The club plans a meal and each 4-H'er makes a dish to bring. Clubs should set and decorate their table according to their theme. You can even dress up!

Each club is judged and then the judges decide the top 3 winners of the coveted 4-H Golden Spatula Award and the Green Ladle Award. There is also the 4-H'ers Choice Award- each 4-H'ers places a vote for the club display/meal they liked the best. All participants receive a Food Show ribbon.

OH! And did we say after judging EVERYONE EATS ALL THE FOOD!

 

Food Safety   *   Kitchen Safety   *    Setting Your Table (new!)

Annual Recognition Night

 

This event is scheduled for November 16, 2024. It is a celebration of the accomplishments by all of the 4-H'ers, volunteers, and leaders in our county. In addition to shout-outs to winners from the Food Show, Public Speaking, Fair, and National Trip awards, we recognize leaders for significant service milestones (every five years). Fair Premium checks are handed out and we install the incoming NLC 4-H Fair Officers.

Submissions for the County Recognition awards are reviewed in October and publicly awarded at Recognition Night.

End of the Year

As the end of the year wraps up, we need some help from the club leaders. Please see the form below.

 

Educational Activities

Educational Activities

    We have the following educational activities available:

    • Rabbit hopping tutorial
    • Clipping your goat
    • Blowing and washing your beef project
    • Dog project info
    • Drenching your goat

    View all of our educational activities.

    Pack Goat Overview Informational Packet

    Website

    Programs & Partnerships

    Join 4-H

    Join 4-H

    Youth interest form

    Name
    Address
    Which county 4-H program do you want to join?
    How did you learn about 4-H?
    Would your parent/guardian be interested in volunteering with UConn 4-H?
    This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.