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CHARLES COUNTY 4-H CALENDAR DATES 2024
These events are for enrolled members of Charles County 4-H. Email Donna Mohler at dmohler@umd.edu to learn how to get involved.
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JANUARY
1-HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
2 – Steer Registration Form Due
6 – State Fair Steer Weigh In 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
11 – Officer’s Training 6:00 p.m.
9 – 31 – Skillathon Practice (Tues & Wed) 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
15 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
18, 25, Feb 1, - Sewing Workshops
20 – Public Speaking Workshop 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
22, 29 – Air Rifle – Class FULL
22, 29 – Archery Begins – Class FULL
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FEBRUARY
3 – County Fair Steer Weigh In 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
5, 12, 19, 26 – Air Rifle – Class FULL
5, 12, 19, 26 – Archery – Class FULL
6 – 29 – Skillathon Practice (Tues & Wed) 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
9 – Public Speaking Contest
15 – Broiler Quality Assurance 6:00 p.m.
15, 22, 29 – Sewing Workshops
19 – HOLIDAY- OFFICE CLOSED
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MARCH
4, 11, 18, 25 – Air Rifle – Class FULL
4, 11, 18, 25 – Archery – Class FULL
12, 19, 26 – Sewing Workshops
21, 28 – Hippology Begins 5:30 p.m. (Thurs.)
15 – Teen Training 6:00 p.m.
19 – Broiler Chick Pick Up TENTATIVE
20 – Beef & Swine Quality Assurance – 6 p.m.
23 – Project Day 9:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
29 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
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APRIL
2 – Sheep & Goat Quality Assurance 6:00 p.m.
4, 11, 18, 25 – Hippology Practice 5:30 p.m.
7, 14, 21, 28 – Beginner Shotgun
10 – Poultry Judging 6:30 p.m.
17, 24, May 1 – Sewing Workshops
21 – Teen Training 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
23 – Robotics Parent Info Meeting 5:30 p.m.
26 – Volunteer Appreciation Event 6:00 p.m.
29 – Clover Night 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
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MAY
1 – Ads for Ad Book Due
1 – Teen Training – LIT’s ONLY 5:30 p.m.
2, 9, 16, 29 – Hippology Practice 5:30 p.m.
5 – Teen Training 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
5, 12, 19 – Beginner Shotgun Classes
7, 14, 21, 28 – Robotics Practice Begins – Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m.
10 – Day Camp Registration Due
11 – Southern Maryland Broiler Show 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
14 – Poultry Judging 6:30 p.m.
15 – Ear tag Order Form Due (Market & Breeding)
15 – First Time Livestock Exhibitor’s Quality Assurance 6 p.m.
20 – Spring Show Forms Entry Forms Due
22 – Swine Weigh In 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
23 – Sheep & Goat Weigh In 3 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
27 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
30 – Spring Show Pen Set Up
31 – Spring Show – Lamb Show 7:00 p.m.
31 – Overnight Camp Registration Due & Commitment Fee
31 – Horse & Pony Cards Due
31 – Dog Cards Due
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JUNE
May 30 – June 2 – Southern MD Spring Show
3 – Spring Show Clean Up
4 – Poultry Judging 6:30 p.m.
4, 11, 18, 25 – Robotics Practice – 5:30 p.m.
6 & 13 – Hippology Practice 5:30 p.m.
9 – Beef Workshop 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at St. Mary’s Co. Fairgrounds
17 – 21 – Day Camp
19 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
25 – Poultry Judging – 6:30 p.m.
TBD – Teen Training
TBD – Day Camp Leader & Volunteer Meeting
TBD – Overnight Camp Leader & Volunteer Meeting
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JULY
1 -Livestock Breeding Registration Paperwork Due
1 – First Time Camper Orientation 6:00 p.m.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Robotics Practice – 5:30 p.m.
4 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
9, 30 – Poultry Judging – 6:30 p.m.
14 – 20 – Overnight Camp
15 – State Fair Entries Due
31 – AQHA Online Quality Assurance Deadline
TBD – Livestock Judging Begins
TBD – Dog Training
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AUGUST
1-Poultry Cards Due
1-Rabbit Cards Due
1 – Canning Workshop 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
5 – Hog Workshop
6 & 7 – Clover Days 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.
6, 13 – Robotics Practice 5:30 p.m.
7 – Hog Weight Check In 3:00 – 7:30 p.m.
8 – Sheep & Goat Workshop
12 – Fair Volunteer Meeting 6:00 p.m.
13 – Poultry Judging – 6:30 p.m.
15 – County Fair Forms Due
20 – Poultry Testing for animals going to fair 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
21 – Sept. 8 – Maryland State Fair
27 – Poultry Judging – 6:30 p.m.
29 – Fair Livestock Meeting 6:00 p.m.
TBD – Fall Shotgun Begins
TBD – Dog Training
TBD – Livestock Judging Practices
TBD – Fair Project Nights
TBD – Fair Baking Night
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SEPTEMBER
1-8 – Maryland State Fair
2 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
5 – Fair Livestock Pen Set Up 5p.m.
8 – Fair Building Clean Up 1 p.m.
10 – Fair 4-H Building Entry Day 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
11 – Fair Livestock Entry Day 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
11 – Fair 4-H Poultry and Rabbit Entry Day 1 p.m. – 8 p.m.
12 – 15 – Charles County Fair
14 – Livestock Auction 4 p.m.
15 – Fair Awards Program 4 p.m.
16 – Fair Clean Up 5 p.m.
TBD – Air Rifle Intro Night
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OCTOBER
14 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
16, 23, 30 – Sewing Workshops
29 – Record Book Office Hours 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
TBD – Air Rifle Classes Start
TBD – Archery Classes Start
TBD – Livestock Sale “Thank you” Cards & Posters Due
TBD – 4- H Info Night
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NOVEMBER
1-Trunk or Treat 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
3 – Livestock Sale Buyers Appreciation Dinner 2:00 p.m.
7 – Record Book Office Hours 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
11 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
14, 21 – Sewing Workshops
20 – Record Book Office Hours 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
23 – Dog Training Class, 3:30 pm
27, 28 & 29 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
TBD – Air Rifle Classes
TBD – Archery Classes
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DECEMBER
7 – Holiday Craft Event
7, 14, 21 – Dog Training Class
13 – Record Books Due
25 – HOLIDAY – OFFICE CLOSED
Jan. 1, 2025 – HOLIDAY - OFFICE CLOSED
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