Upcoming 4-H Activities & Events

This is where you will find information on 4-H activities and events from the State of Maryland, Cecil County, Cecil County 4-H Clubs, and fundraisers. Cecil 4-H also provides a Cecil 4-H Calendar of Events which includes the complete calendar year of activities and events.

Follow us on Facebook, Cecil County 4-H, to view the latest information on current and upcoming events. Information on upcoming programs can also be viewed in our Cecil 4-H Updates Newsletter and Cecil County Extension Office Newsletter.

County Events

Creative Clovers

Creative Clovers

6:45 - 7:30 PM

Cecil County Farm Museum, 820 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

All Cecil County 4-H Clovers members ages 5-7 as of 1/1/24 are welcome to attend 4-H Creative Clover sessions. Participants do not have to attend every session. Please register online, by noon the day before the program so that we can gather enough supplies.

Hands On Animal Science

Hands On Animal Science

7 - 8 PM

Cecil County Farm Museum, 820 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

Participants will learn about animal behavior and safety. Youth ages 5-18 are welcome to participate. Please register online by noon the day before the program so that we can gather enough supplies.

Life Skills Classes

Life Skills Classes

6:30-7:30 PM

Cecil County Farm Museum, 820 Appleton Rd, Elkton, MD 21921

The classes will be fun, engaging, and informational where youth can learn important skills needed for success. You do not have to attend all the class topics. Please register by noon the day prior to each scheduled class so that enough supplies can be gathered and materials prepared in advance. These classes are open to enrolled Cecil County 4-Hers (ages 8-18 as of 1/1 of the current year).

Get to Know Cecil 4-H

Get to Know Cecil 4-H (virtual program)

This program is designed to help new or prospective families understand more about the 4-H youth development program in Cecil County. Participants will learn about the many opportunities 4-H offers from aerospace to dogs to horses to photography and every project in-between. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This program is offered monthly from January to May and then again late fall into winter.

For various dates and registration links for the meetings, download the Registration Links Listing.

Get to Know Cecil 4-H Registration Links

Intro to 4-H Sessions in Cecilton & Chesapeake City

Cecil 4-H invites newly enrolled and prospective members to attend one of our sessions. The sessions will introduce youth ages 5-18 and their families to the world of 4-H.

Cecil County Activities for National 4-H Week

Cecil County Activities for National 4-H Week

October 5-11, 2025

Apple Pumpkin Fest

Apple Pumpkin Fest

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9 AM

Calvert Grange Hall, Rising Sun, MD

Download the Flyer

Best Dressed Table Contest

Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 9 AM

Calvert Grange Hall, Rising Sun, MD

The contest will run concurrently with the Apple Pumpkin Fest. For entry and contest rules, download the flyer.

Download the Flyer

Volunteer and Teen Forum

Volunteer and Teen Forum

November 14-16, 2025 | Register by October 15, 2025

Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction

Cecil County 4-H Benefit Auction

Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 5 PM

Walls Activity Hall, Cecil County Fairgrounds

Live Auction begins at 6:30 PM | Silent Auction ends at 8 PM

Can't attend the auction, but would like to contribute/donate to the Cecil County 4-H Program? For more information, click on the Donation Information Letter button.

Donation Information Letter

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in any event or activity, please contact the University of Maryland Extension, Cecil County Office, 410-996-5280, at least 2 weeks prior to the planned program.

State Events

Visit the Maryland 4-H Events website for upcoming state 4-H events. Registration for state 4-H events and contests are via 4HOnline.