4-H Events & Opportunities

Allegany County Fair & Ag Expo - July 11 - 19, 2025

Carnival, 4-H/FFA livestock shows, indoor exhibits, and more!

Allegany County Fairgrounds

2024 Allegany County Fair & Ag Expo Book

Exhibit Entry Form - Pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Save time on exhibit entry day!

Public speaking contests are offered on the county/city level, and qualifying youth are eligible to compete at the state level.

The Allegany County 4-H Public Speaking Contest is held each spring. Watch your 4-H newsletter and email updates for details.
County Contest Rules

Youth who received Champion or Reserve Champion placings at their county/city level public speaking contest in the categories are eligible and encouraged to participate in the State 4-H Public Speaking Contest.
State Contest Rules

4-H robotics provides youth with an opportunity for hands-on STEM learning and exploration.  The skills youth develop range from specific skills in coding and engineering to broader skills such as teamwork, communication, problem solving, and perseverance.   

For more information, email jmellon2@umd.edu.

Join us for the 2023 4-H Robotics Interest Meeting!

When: Tuesday, February 28th from 6:30-7:30pm

Where: Allegany High School

What: 2023 4-H Robotics Interest Meeting  

• Introduction of the 2023 Challenge (both LEGO, or the equivalent to FLL, and REC, Robotics Engineering Challenge, or the equivalent to FTC)
• Timelines of the season
• Requirements for participation
• Ask questions 
• Make connections to form teams

For directions and more information, email jmellon2@umd.edu.

Local Robotics Informational Sites

REACT website

Allegany County 4-H website

Maryland 4-H Robotics Challenges Maryland 4-H STEM 

Allegany 4-H (social media page)

REACT (social media page)

4-H robotics competitive teams are open to youth aged 8-18, and youth aged 5-7 may participate on a learning team.  To participate in competitive 4-H robotics, youth must be age 8-18, as of Jan 1, 2023.  Teams will form in February and March, and will compete at the Allegany County Fair in July.  Teams that advance from the county qualifier will compete at the Maryland State Fair at the end of August.

Please note that team formation is dependent upon the number of adult volunteers who are willing to coach and a location for a team to practice. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any University of Maryland Extension event or activity, please contact us 301-724-3320.

Camp Algawa is held each Summer at the Western Maryland 4-H Education Center in Bittinger, MD.

It is open to youth Ages 8 to 14 (by January 1 of current year). Youth must have their 9th birthday in the camping year. Youth ages 15 & older may attend if they accept a leadership role.

The Western Maryland 4-H/FFA District Show is held each Spring at the Garrett County Fairgrounds in McHenry, MD.

The Western Maryland 4-H/FFA District Show is one of the four regional spring livestock shows for Maryland 4-H and FFA members. Shows are beef, dairy and meat goats, sheep, and swine.

The 4-H Awards Gala is a state-run award ceremony that recognizes youth from across the state! Usually held at the end of January, the Maryland 4-H Foundation gives out scholarships, awards members who completed Level 6 of the Diamond Clover Project, and recognizes some of 4-H’s most dedicated volunteers.

Maryland Day takes place in April at the University of Maryland in College Park. Every year, the university hosts tens of thousands of visitors while providing over 450 events that showcase research, education, and fun activities. For more information about Maryland Day, visit UMD Maryland Day. 

Held the end of August, 4-H members are invited to enter their 4-H projects and participate in activities. Many annual 4-H competitive events are held in conjunction with the Maryland State Fair.