Calendar
2022 York County 4-H Important Dates
January 1, 2022: Referred to as your “4-H age,” your age on December 31 is the age you will be for the entire 4-H year.
January 2, 2022: Independent members only: Progress report due to the Extension Office.
February 1, 2022: Eastern States Dairy, Dog, Goat, Horse, and Sheep Intent to Participate at Eastern States forms due. Date subject to change!
February 25, 2022: York County 4-H Public Speaking Workshop, 1-2pm
March 1, 2022: Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarship applications due to the York County Extension Office. Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 1st.
March 2022: CWF application deadline
March 12, 2022: York County 4-H Public Speaking Tournament, 10am – 12pm
March 2022: National 4-H Conference trip to Washington, D.C.
April 1, 2022: Deadline for new member enrollments. Any youth not previously enrolled in 4-H has until April 1st to submit completed enrollment forms in order to participate in fairs and statewide events (not including National 4-H trips).
April 1, 2022: Independent members only: Progress report due to the Extension Office.
April 1, 2022: Eastern States Horse Animal Approval Form and Lease Form due in county office. Always bring the York County 4-H embossed paper copies of your approval forms with you to the fair if you are showing animals.
April 9, 2022: Maine State 4-H Public Speaking Tournament
May 1, 2022: “Intent to sell” Market Lamb forms due in the York County Extension Office.
May 1, 2022: Eastern States Dairy and Working Steer Animal Approval Form and Lease Form due in the Extension office. Always bring the York County 4-H embossed paper copies of your approval forms with you to the fair if you are showing animals.
May 14, 2022: York County 4-H Fashion Revue
May 15, 2022: Betty Syvinsky scholarship application due (email or post) in the York County Extension office. Must be post-marked May 15th.
May 2022: 4-H at UMaine program for 4-H members ages 12 – 17.
June 30, 2022: Animal Approval Form and Lease Form are due in the Extension office for Beef, Dairy, Dog, Goat, and Sheep. Always bring the York County 4-H embossed paper copies of your approval forms with you to the fair if you are showing animals. No Approval form is needed for rabbits/cavies and chickens.
June 2022: Entry forms are due to Ossipee Valley Fair. Be sure to get a camping spot if needed. Check fair website for specific dates. Bring certified embossed approval forms with you if showing animals.
June/July 2022: Citizenship Washington Focus trip.
July 1, 2022: Independent members only: Progress report due to the Extension Office.
July 2022: Ossipee Valley Fair in South Hiram.
August 1, 2022: Livestock entry forms for Acton Fair due (see Premium book for where to send)
August 25-28, 2022: Acton Fair
Sept 16-Oct 2, 2022: Eastern States “The Big E” Fair
Oct 2-Oct 9, 2022: Fryeburg Fair
Nov 2022: National Congress trip to Atlanta, GA.