Anne Arundel County 4H Foundation

10/05/2026

It’s National 4-H Week!

From October 4–10, we’re celebrating the young people, families, volunteers, and communities who make 4-H so special.

4-H is more than clubs and projects. It’s about building confidence, discovering new interests, developing leadership skills, serving our communities, and creating memories that last a lifetime.

Whether you’re raising an animal, growing a garden, learning a new skill, competing, creating, or giving back, you have a place in 4-H!

Join us this week as we celebrate 4-H's impact and the incredible youth who learn by doing every day.

09/19/2026

👑 ROYAL NEWS FROM CLUCKINGHAM PALACE! 👑

The Anne Arundel County Fair is happening today through Sunday, September 20th, and Cluckingham Palace—hosted by our dedicated Anne Arundel 4-H Poultry Project members—is officially the most popular spot on the fairgrounds!

🐣 THE EGGS ARE HATCHING! 🐣

Head over to the Poultry/Rabbit Barn to witness the ultimate 4-H fairgrounds magic. The incubators are active, and our newest, fluffiest royal residents are pipping their way into the world right now.

Have you dropped by Cluckingham Palace yet to see what our 4-Hers have been raising? Did you catch a chick mid-hatch or spot the fresh little peepers in the brooder?

📸 SHOW US YOUR CHICK PICS! Snap a photo of the new arrivals and post your pictures in the comments below to support our 4-H kids and share in the cute-overload!

See you in the tent! 🍀

09/04/2026

We need volunteers for our AAC Fair preparations!

Please help! 1-2 hours during the time frames below can make a huge difference.

⭐Entry Day: Sun, 9/13, 2 -5 pm (accept youth entries)
⭐Entry Day: Mon, 9/14, 2 - 7pm (accept youth entries)
⭐Judging: Tues, 9/15, 10 am - 7 pm (judge youth entries)

Please email Joy if you can assist: [email protected] 💻
Thank you!!!😊

08/28/2026

🧺 Support 4-H & FFA Youth at the AAC Fair! 💚

Bid on one of our uniquely themed baskets in the Silent Auction! Each basket is filled with fun surprises and supports the Anne Arundel County 4-H Foundation.

📍 Baskets will be on display throughout the fair in the 4-H Department of the Indoor Exhibits Building.

🏆 Winning bidders will be announced at the 4-H Cake Auction on Sunday, September 20 at 1 PM.

Come browse, bid, and support our youth! 🎉

08/06/2026

Wow!!!
Just a reminder the AACo 4-H Cake Auction is Sunday Sept. 20th 🍀🍀🍀

Ten-year-old Herbie Martin IV stayed up until 2 a.m., perfecting his lemon blueberry buttercream cake. On Wednesday night, it sold for $15,000 — the top bid at the Carroll County 4-H and FFA Fair‘s charity cake auction, which raised more than $100,000 this year.

STORY: https://bit.ly/4yWV3gh

07/30/2026

🎓 4-H All Stars of Anne Arundel County Academic Scholarships 🎓

The 4-H All Stars of Anne Arundel County are awarding two $1,000 scholarships for the 2026–2027 academic year! Current and former Anne Arundel County 4-H members who are enrolled in an accredited 2- or 4-year college, university, graduate program, or post-secondary technical training program are encouraged to apply.

📋 Complete applications with all required information must be submitted to be considered.

⏰ The application deadline has been extended to August 15, 2026!

📄 See the attached link for eligibility requirements, application instructions, and additional details. Good luck to all applicants!

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/127ljpY_HNQG0ZEH8P11vKal4f8y_zzyH

07/28/2026

🐄🌽 The 2026 Anne Arundel County Fair is just around the corner! 🌽🐖

Our Livestock Committee is looking for sponsors to help recognize the hard work and dedication of our 4-H and FFA exhibitors.

For $100, you can sponsor a Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion Award. Your sponsorship includes:
🏆 Recognition on a sponsor sign displayed during the Fair
🎤 Your name announced during the award presentation
❤️ The opportunity to support local youth and agriculture

The young people in our livestock program spend countless hours caring for and preparing their animals. Your sponsorship helps celebrate their achievements and encourages the next generation of agricultural leaders.

📄 Sponsorship Letter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YUQLO0D5TqYC6GNdDwNzUpI6XnrZ0y4a/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=104360533295361510176&rtpof=true&sd=true

📝 Award Sponsorship Form:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xi7xiX-L2u6vjrkxb_VB1-Kf9pgDNMwQ/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=104360533295361510176&rtpof=true&sd=true

Please complete the sponsorship form and submit it with your payment by August 15th. Please review the Sponsorship Letter for more information.

Thank you for supporting our 4-H and FFA members—we couldn't do it without our amazing community! 💚💙

07/14/2026

Save the Date- September 19th, 2026

Saturday night's 4-H/ FFA Livestock Auction is the exciting culmination of months of hard work, dedication, and care by our 4-H and FFA members.

Each animal represents countless hours of raising, training, and preparation, with its value ultimately determined at auction.

Every animal offered is high quality, making this a true win-win: buyers receive premium meat while supporting young people as they build valuable life, leadership, and business skills.

Anne Arundel County Fair Inc.
Anne Arundel County 4-H
Southern FFA

07/01/2026

🎨🌟 Calling All 4-H Members! 🌟🎨

⏰ DON'T MISS THE DEADLINE! ⏰

🚨 Entries are due Friday, July 10! 🚨

The AAC 4-H Foundation is accepting entries for the 2026 County Fair 4-H T-Shirt Design Contest!

Create a production-ready design that celebrates 4-H at the County Fair and reflects what 4-H means to our members. Designs may include both text and graphics.

🏆 The winning design will:
👕 Be featured on the back of the official 2026 County Fair 4-H T-shirt, given to every 4-H participant at the county fair, compliments of the AAC 4-H Foundation.
💰 Receive a $50 cash prize!
🎉 Be announced at the 4-H Cookout in August.

📂 The entry form, contest flyer, guidelines for the proper use of the 4-H name and emblem, and examples of previous winning designs are available in the "AAC 4-H Foundation County Fair 4-H T-Shirt Design Contest" Google Folder, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1U_hwj8sSdB1f_v4c5KMYh8MGAVslJU23?usp=drive_link.

✨ Don't wait—submit your design before Friday, July 10! We can't wait to see your creativity shine.

📧 Questions? Contact the AAC 4-H Foundation at [email protected].

05/16/2026

Calling all youth livestock exhibitors near Washington, D.C! 🐏🐮🐷🐐

History is happening on the National Mall this summer, and we want you to be part of it. Join us as a Youth Agricultural Ambassador during the 250th anniversary celebration of our nation at this year’s Great American State Fair. You’ll represent the next generation of agriculture by showcasing your animals and engaging directly with thousands of fairgoers from 10:00 AM–11:30 AM each day.

When: June 25 – July 10
Where: Washington, D.C. on the National Mall

Space is limited! Apply no later than Friday, May 22, 2026, to secure your spot: https://airtable.com/appIwZN8eg5Fn9hPf/pagSIPn3pncjzn2iX/form