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Large group 4-H'ers pose on a red-carpeted chamber floor in the state legislative building as part of a tour during 4-H Congress.

Tours & Experiences

Tours & Experiences are held on Wednesday morning during North Carolina 4-H Congress. Delegates can choose from a variety of educational tours that explore colleges, businesses, museums, and…

4-H members build a backyard retaining wall as part of a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.

Hands to Service

Hands to Service is an important tradition of North Carolina 4-H Congress. Held on Wednesday morning, these service projects connect delegates with local organizations throughout the Raleigh area,…

Three 4-H members smile and reach up as confetti falls, as part of a workshop at 4-H Congress.

Workshops

Workshops are held on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons during North Carolina 4-H Congress. Delegates can choose from a variety of interactive sessions designed to build leadership, communication,…

North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation posing together after the National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships, many displaying medals and ribbons.

North Carolina Finishes Sixth Overall at National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships

The North Carolina 4-H Shooting Sports delegation returned home with another strong national performance, earning a sixth place overall finish at the 26th Annual National 4-H Shooting Sports…

4-H member speaks to judges while presenting on xenobots during Northeast District Activity Day.

"Learning by Doing" on Display at 2026 District Activity Days

North Carolina 4-H is proud to announce another successful district presentation season! Throughout June, 4-H members from across the state gathered in each of the five Extension districts to…

4-H members hold green drawstring bags while assembling care packages during a hands to service project at 4-H Congress.

Give Back at NC 4-H Congress 2026

As generations of members have learned through the 4-H pledge, putting your "hands to larger service" is a defining part of what it means to be a 4-H'er. Living out that commitment through service…

4-H members in matching green shirts and black caps participate in the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge; one stirs a red saucepan with a spatula while another holds a small container. Both wear white aprons and blue gloves.

Historic Year for the Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge

On May 16, the 2026 Dinah Gore 4-H Healthy Food Challenge took place during the Got to Be NC Festival at the N.C. State Fairgrounds. The competition featured 14 teams from across the state that…

Corkboard with four photos pinned: a child blowing bubbles, a pine branch with a pinecone, a turtle on grass, and a gray cat peering through a chain-link fence. Decorative clover and camera stickers complete the display.

2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest

Get your cameras ready! Submissions for the 2026 Dr. Kim Ingold 4-H Photography Contest are now open!Named in memory of the late Dr. Kim Ingold, the NC 4-H Photography Contest encourages youth and…

Two 4-H members wearing LED headphones point toward the camera while participating the silent disco at 4-H Congress.

Take the Stage at NC 4-H Congress 2026

Congress is open to 4-H members ages 13–18 (as of January 1, 2026) who are fully registered in 4-H Online. Opportunities are also available for 'future delegates', which are middle school-aged…

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Terms and Definitions