4-H Awards: 4-H Project Record Books, Community Service Log, Jr. Leader Log, and 4-H Achievement Plan are typically due in early January. Click here to access Club Work Forms and Club Work Guidelines.

Soil & Water Poster Contest – open to youth ages 5–18 and encouraging creativity while promoting this year's conservation theme. Participants will create an original poster showcasing the importance of soil and water conservation for a chance to earn ribbons, trophies, and scholarships. County winners in eligible divisions will advance to district and state competition. Click to view the official rules, eligibility requirements, and entry guidelines.

4-H Soup’er Bowl is a community service event for 4-H’ers ages 5-18. Participants are asked to bring a gallon of their favorite soup, and we will assemble 1/2 of it to freeze and give to the local Soup Kitchen. The rest of the soup will be our dinner. Participants (individual or family) are encouraged to decorate their tables and dress up in the theme of their choice. The SOUP’er Bowl winner Trophy will be awarded to the most voted-on theme and table setup.

4-H Fashion Revue - Show off your creativity and sewing skills in the Wayne County 4-H Fashion Revue! Youth ages 5–19 can model garments or showcase handmade projects they've created within the past year. Participants may compete in age-based divisions, with opportunities to participate in both Fashion Revue and 4-H Entertains. Click here to view the entry requirements, categories, and registration details.

4-H Entertains - Showcase your talents at the Wayne County 4-H Entertains competition! Youth ages 8–19 can perform individually or as a group through singing, dancing, playing an instrument, and more. Winners will advance to the district competition and receive awards and scholarships. Click here to view the registration details, contest rules, and performance guidelines.

Traffic Safety Poster Contest - Help promote safe habits through art by entering the Wayne County 4-H Traffic Safety Poster Contest! Youth ages 5–18 are invited to create an original poster highlighting an important traffic safety topic, such as bicycle, pedestrian, school bus, or seat belt safety. Click here to view the contest guidelines, judging criteria, and submission instructions.

4-H County Council: All 4-H’ers are invited to attend. We will have a business meeting, community service project, and time to chat with other 4-H’ers and volunteers in the county.

4-H Presentations - Presentations are a great way to share something you're passionate about! Youth can give a presentation on topics like cooking, dinosaurs, robots, sports, dance, art, bugs, sea creatures, and so much more—even outdoor cooking on the grill. Click here to view the presentation categories, age divisions, and official presentation rules.

Jr. Leadership Training - Become a leader in Wayne County 4-H! The 4-H Jr. Leader Training is designed for youth ages 13–18 who want to assist with Summer Day Camps and the 4-H Science Wagon. Participants will build leadership skills through team-building activities, games, and training on the expectations of serving as a 4-H Jr. Leader. Click here to view the training details and registration information.

4-H Congress Week - NC 4-H Congress is an annual statewide event sponsored by North Carolina 4-H and planned by the State 4-H Council and Congress Advisory Committee. For more than a century, this experience has brought together young people from across the state to learn, lead, and serve. Click here to learn more about NC 4-H Congress, eligibility requirements, and event details.

4-H Annual Picnic - Celebrate another great year with Wayne County 4-H at our Annual 4-H Picnic! Join us for an evening of hot dogs, chips, ice cream, community service, water balloon fun, and recognition of our county presentation and district project record book winners. Click here to view the event details and RSVP information.

Dr. Kim Ingold NC 4-H Photography Contest - Celebrates the creativity and accomplishments of NC 4-H youth and adult photographers. Through this contest, participants are encouraged to build their photography skills, explore creative techniques, and capture meaningful moments through their lens. Click here to learn more.

Make A Difference Day is a county-level community service event open to all 4-H’ers

Favorite Food Show - Show off your cooking skills in the Wayne County 4-H Favorite Food Show! Youth ages 5–19 will prepare and present their favorite recipe while demonstrating meal planning, nutrition knowledge, and food preparation skills. Participants will have the opportunity to earn awards and scholarships while sharing their favorite dishes with others. Click here to view the contest guidelines, judging criteria, and submission instructions.

North Carolina 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association - Volunteers are the key to our success in the North Carolina 4-H program. Whether you’re interested in becoming a club leader or have a few hours to invest, we have challenging and fun roles for adults and teens who want to make a difference. Adults (ages 19+) who are registered, trained, 4-H Online-approved, and background-checked are automatically members of the NC 4-H Volunteer Leaders' Association (NC4-HVLA). There are no dues for this association, so we encourage you to get active within your county, district, and state volunteer leaders' associations! Click here to learn more.