About Rockwall County 4-H Kick-Off Event
New 4-H year kick-off Sept. 9, 2023 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Courthouse Plaza; earlier years held similar September events. Next date not posted, so annual assumed.
When and Where
Saturday, September 9, 2023, 09:00 at Courthouse Plaza, 101 East Rusk Street, Rockwall, Rockwall County, Texas.
Organized by Rockwall County 4-H. Times and details are set by the organizer; confirm before you travel.
Texas 4-H Roundup and County 4-H Events: The Essentials
Texas 4-H is part of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and runs through county offices, 12 districts and a state program. Youth ages 8 to 18 in grades 3 through 12 can join by contacting their county Extension office, finding a club, choosing a project and enrolling in 4HOnline.
Roundup
The Texas 4-H Roundup is the pinnacle event of the state program, with approximately 50 competitive events. The next Roundup is listed as June 7-10, 2027, in College Station. Some contests require members to qualify at the county and district levels, and qualifying contests are for senior members in grades 9-12.
Contests and projects
Contests include Food Show, Horse Judging, Photography Judging, Public Speaking and Livestock Judging. Project areas range from livestock to food and nutrition, photography and robotics. Ask your county Extension office for local show dates and rules.
Read the full guide: Texas 4-H Roundup and County 4-H Events: A Guide for Families
More in Rockwall County
- A Touch of Earth Gardens
A Touch of Earth Gardens is a farm stand in Rockwall, Rockwall County County, Texas. Address given as 838 H. Wallace Lane. Open: Saturday, from, 8 am to 2 pm, May 10th to October 31st. Source: the Local Farm Markets Dallas-Fort Worth listings.
838 H. Wallace Lane, Rockwall, TX 75032 | (214) 502-3808 - Blackland Berry Farm
Royse City farm with blackberries and blueberries, shaved ice and a picnic area; contact via Facebook only.
230 Jones Road, Royse City, TX 75189 - Blase Family Farm
U-Pick Farm in Rockwall, Texas, listed on PickYourOwn.org. Offerings listed: blueberries, pumpkins, petting zoo and hayrides. Listing advises confirming hours before visiting.
1232 East Fork Drive, Rockwall, TX 75087 | 972-772-3645 - Fate Farmers' & Artisan Market
Fate Farmers' & Artisan Market is a farmers market in Fate, Rockwall County, Texas. Address given as 110 E. Greenhill Lane. Hours listed: Saturday 9 am - 3 pm. Source: the Texas Department of Agriculture 2026 certified farmers markets map.
110 E. Greenhill Lane, Fate, TX 75087 Website - Rockwall County 4-H
County 4-H with a Facebook page, member guide and a 2026 County Roundup entry form and rules, enrolled and registered for contests through 4-H Online.
915 Whitmore Ste B, Rockwall, TX 75087 | 972-204-7660 - Rockwall County AgriLife Extension Office
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service county office serving Rockwall County. Located at 915 Whitmore, Ste B, Rockwall, TX 75087. Listed in the AgriLife People directory of Extension county offices.
915 Whitmore, Ste B, Rockwall, TX 75087 | 972-204-7660 Website - Rockwall County Farm Bureau
Rockwall County Farm Bureau is a county organization of Texas Farm Bureau, named in a Texas Farm Bureau county scholarship participation list. No office address or phone is printed in that document.
TX - Rockwall County Master Gardeners
Texas Master Gardener volunteers affiliated with the Rockwall County AgriLife Extension office, which also lists a county leadership advisory board.
915 Whitmore Ste B, Rockwall, TX 75087 | 972-204-7660
More Events in Texas
- Heart of Texas Trade Days
Monthly trade days at G. Rollie White Downs in Brady with handcrafted goods, produce and barnyard finds, plus pens for livestock. Runs the second Saturday of each month except July; 2026 season ends Dec 12.
- Area XI Gulf Coast District FFA LDEs
District-level Texas FFA Leadership Development Events for Gulf Coast District chapters of Area XI, held at Edna High School. Top finishers advance to the Area XI LDEs and on toward the State LDEs.
- Jordan Cattle Auction Barber Ranch and Express Angus Bull Offering
Special offering of Barber Ranch Hereford and Express Angus bulls at Jordan Cattle Auction in San Saba, Nov. 11, 2026.
- Area VI Longview LDE Contest
Texas FFA calendar listing for Area VI Longview LDE Contest, scheduled November 12, 2026 at Panola College, Carthage, Texas. Confirm times and entries with the chapter advisor or area FFA office before attending.
- Area III Northwest District LDEs
Texas FFA calendar listing for Area III Northwest District LDEs, scheduled November 12, 2026 at Berry Center Northwest Houston, Cypress, Texas. Confirm times and entries with the chapter advisor or area FFA office before attending.
- Area III North District Skills & Job Interview LDEs
Texas FFA calendar listing for Area III North District Skills & Job Interview LDEs, scheduled November 12, 2026 at Lonestar-Tomball, Tomball HS, Tomball, Texas. Confirm times and entries with the chapter advisor or area FFA office before attending.
- Fort Bend County Pecan Show
Pecan competition open to Fort Bend growers; entries are current-year single-variety pecans, at least 40 nuts, no fee. Results shown at the Pecan Harvest Festival in Richmond on November 21, 2026.
- Fall Integrated Pest Management Seminar Dallas
Fall Integrated Pest Management seminar in Dallas on November 12, 2026, per the AgriLife Today Central Texas events page.
Listing checked Nov. 11, 2026 against this source. Details can change; confirm with the organizer.