Kennebec County 4-H Calendar

4-H Volunteer Training Opportunities

As we get ready for the new 4-H year, we are looking forward to offering a variety of learning experiences (both in person and virtual) for our 4-H volunteers. Sessions are free of charge, but require registration. Some sessions have limited space. Visit the 4-H Volunteer Calendar of Training Opportunities to learn more and register!


October 2026

October 1: Start of 4-H Project Year– time to select a new project and goals to focus on for the year! Start Re-enrolling through ZSuite. December 31 is the re-enrollment deadline for returning members and volunteers.

October 3- October 11: Fryeburg Fair

October 2- October 8: National 4-H Week/ National Youth Science Day

October 16: Project Records Due to the Augusta Extension Office

October 16: End-of-Year Club Form Due

October 17-20: Project Record Judging

October 25: County Awards Celebration 10am-1pm Buker Center


November 2026

November 3: Leaders’ Association Meeting. Open to all. 6:00-7:00 pm via Zoom

November 11: Veterans’ Day of Service

November 17: Independent Club Meeting 6:00-7:00 pm Augusta Extension Office

November 28-Dec 2: National 4-H Congress, Atlanta, GA


December 2026

December 1: 4-H Club Plan of Work Form due

December 4: Club Officer Training, 4:30-6:00 pm, online

December 31: Re-enrollment Deadline for returning members and volunteers


January 2027

January 1: Deadline for purchase of 4-H Beef Steers

Early January: Intent to Participate in Eastern States Exposition is due for Beef

January 23: National 4-H Trip Applications are due to the local Extension Office