How Oklahoma 4-H Events Fit Together
Oklahoma 4-H runs on levels. Per the Canadian County 4-H page, club events are monthly or regular local meetings with community service and project meetings. County events include conferences, retreats, contests, fairs and the Teen Leader program for ages 13 to 19. District events include leadership conferences, 4-H Has Talent, the District Officer program and meat judging. State events include the State Officer program, judging contests, livestock and horse shows, fairs, the Ambassador program and State 4-H Roundup. National trips include Western Leadership in Denver, Citizenship Washington Focus and 4-H Youth Congress.
Calendars differ by county, so your county Extension office is the place to start for dates, costs and deadlines.
Who Can Join
- Traditional Oklahoma 4-H membership is open to youth ages 5 to 19 as of January 1 of the current year who meet membership guidelines.
- Cloverbuds are a noncompetitive group for ages 5 to 8.
- In Canadian County, youth can enroll at age nine or at the start of fourth grade, whichever comes first.
- Youth join online through the Oklahoma 4-H Online Portal, and anyone may attend a club meeting before joining.
State 4-H Roundup
State 4-H Roundup is held on the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater. The 2026 schedule on the tentative agenda page runs Tuesday, July 21 through Friday, July 24, 2026. For 2025, the Roundup page listed July 23-25 and said youth must have completed the 7th grade by July 1 to attend. It also told families to check with their county Extension office for registration deadlines and cost. The State 4-H Office phone listed there is (405) 744-5394.
What a Roundup week looks like
The 2026 agenda lists these highlights:
- Tuesday: early registration from 4 to 6 p.m. and County Night Out at 6 p.m.
- Wednesday: registration, a District Sidewalk Chalk Contest, an opening assembly at Gallagher-Iba Arena, contests, workshops and an evening dinner event with a College and Career Fair.
- Thursday: district rallies, an assembly, more contests and workshops, an invitation-only Honor Night Banquet, and Masonic Charity Foundation of Oklahoma Honor Night.
- Friday: residence hall check-out, a closing assembly from 9 a.m. to noon, and adjournment at noon.
Roundup contests
The 2026 agenda names these contests. Wednesday has ATV Safety, Communications, FCS Skill-a-Thon, Music and the District Sidewalk Chalk Contest. Thursday has Tractor, Food Showdown, 4-H Has Talent rehearsal, Cloverbowl, Fashion Review, Job Readiness, Livestock Quizbowl and Natural Resources. The agenda also describes workshop sessions on topics from crochet and floral design to wildlife, cybersecurity and career planning.
A short history
OSU's news office says early Roundups were held in large tents on the campus lawn because no building could hold roughly 1,500 delegates. The 4-H Club Building was dedicated during Roundup on June 1, 1939. It is now Gallagher-Iba Arena, and 4-H members still use it for Roundup. Read the full history of Roundup.
Record book scholarships
One 2024 county report described state record book winners honored at Honor Night, each receiving $1,200 scholarships. The same report said Oklahoma 4-H'ers earned $167,000 in educational scholarships in total. See the Guthrie News Leader account of the 103rd Roundup.
County 4-H Events
Every county sets its own schedule. Ottawa County's handbook is one example of what a county may offer.
- County fair in August. Livestock shows are open only to youth, and indoor exhibits are open to the public.
- Day camps in June and July, where members and Cloverbuds make entries for the fair.
- March county contests: public speaking, photography, graphic design, educational poster, impressive dress, and design and construction.
- Team food contests of three or four: Dutch Oven Cooking, Food Showdown and Cupcake Wars.
- A November achievement celebration recognizing members who completed a Record Book.
- Community service such as parades, a food drive and holiday light display duty.
The Ottawa County activities page also explains that only district qualifiers may compete in the Oklahoma State 4-H Horse Show in July. Its Tulsa State Fair entries come from first-place indoor exhibits at the county fair, with livestock nominated through the county website. That page does not state state-qualification rules for other events, so ask your own Extension office.
Tips for Families
- Call your county Extension office early for the Roundup registration deadline and cost.
- Keep your Record Book current, since county and state recognitions are based on completed books.
- Pack for a campus stay. The 2026 agenda notes that no lunch is provided on Wednesday and County Night Out has no meals provided.
- Check the Roundup agenda for the final schedule, since it is labeled tentative.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend State 4-H Roundup?
For 2025, the Roundup page said youth must have completed the 7th grade by July 1. Check the current year's page and your county Extension office.
Where is Roundup held?
On the Oklahoma State University campus. Main venues in 2026 include Gallagher-Iba Arena and the University Commons.
How do I register?
Contact your county Extension office for deadlines and cost. The Roundup page lists adult, youth and allergen forms.
Official Resources
- State 4-H Roundup agenda: schedule, contests and venues
- State 4-H Roundup page: eligibility and forms
- Canadian County 4-H: membership and event levels
- Ottawa County 4-H activities
Oklahoma Listings Covered by This Guide
- Mayes County 4-H Record Book Workshop
County Record Book Workshop for Mayes County 4-H members at the Mayes County Event Center Auditorium, Jan 15, 2026 at 6 p.m. City inferred;.
Pryor, OK | Organizer: Mayes County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
County Public Speaking Contest on Jan 27, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Ringwood School Cafeteria, followed by a countywide 4-H meeting.
Ringwood, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Food Show
County Food Show Jan 29, 2026 with entries 5-6 p.m. and judging at 6 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Fairview.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Invitational Archery Contests
Statewide 4-H invitational archery contests held at the county fairgrounds starting 9:30 a.m. on Feb 7, Mar 7 and Apr 25, 2026. Dated here by the first;.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Alfalfa County Fashion Revue - Impressive Dress
4-H style revue held Apr 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM in the Exhibit Building in Cherokee.
602 West 5th St. Suite 2, Cherokee, OK 73728 | Organizer: OSU Extension Alfalfa County Official event details - Major County 4-H Food Showdown and Cupcake Wars
County Food Showdown and Cupcake Wars on Apr 23, 2026 at the county fairgrounds, followed by a Fashion Revue and consumer judging on Apr 27.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Fashion Revue and Consumer Judging
County Fashion Revue, Impressive Dress and Consumer Judging on Apr 27, 2026 at the fairgrounds after a countywide 4-H meeting.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Major County 4-H Babysitting Workshop with CPR
Babysitting workshop with CPR and first aid on May 18, 2026 at the NW Technology Center in Fairview, organized through the Major County 4-H program.
Fairview, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Mayes County 4-H Contest Days
Mayes County 4-H Contest Days listed for June 10-12, 2026 in Pryor on the county 4-H calendar.
Pryor, OK | Organizer: Mayes County 4-H Official event details - Multi-County 4-H Camp (Major County)
Multi-County 4-H Camp June 24-26, 2026 at the NW Baptist Campgrounds near Vici..
Vici, OK | Organizer: Major County 4-H Official event details - Oklahoma State 4-H Horse Show
Statewide 4-H horse show using the Green Arena and White Arena, held July 9-11, 2026;.
Stillwater, OK Official event details - Oklahoma State 4-H Roundup
State 4-H Roundup on the OSU campus with contests such as Cloverbowl, Livestock Quizbowl, Natural Resources and Tractor, based at Gallagher-Iba Arena and University Commons.
- Oklahoma State 4-H Roundup Livestock Quizbowl
Livestock Quizbowl contest held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday during State 4-H Roundup on the Oklahoma State University campus.
- Oklahoma State 4-H Roundup Tractor Contest
Youth tractor driving and safety contest scheduled at 11:45 a.m. Thursday of the State 4-H Roundup in Stillwater.
- Oklahoma State 4-H Roundup Natural Resources Contest
Natural Resources contest at 1:30 p.m. Thursday during State 4-H Roundup, testing youth on forestry, wildlife and conservation topics on the OSU campus.
- Dewey County 4-H Awards Program
County 4-H awards program at the Vici Community Building on Aug 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm, including installation of the 2026-27 county officers.
Vici, OK Official event details - Alfalfa County Certified 4-H Volunteer Training
Certified 4-H volunteer training session scheduled Aug 25, 2026 at 5:30 PM through the Alfalfa County Extension Office in Cherokee for adults supporting county 4-H clubs.
602 West 5th St. Suite 2, Cherokee, OK 73728 | Organizer: OSU Extension Alfalfa County Official event details - Garfield County Livestock, Consumer and FCS Skill-a-thon Judging
4-H skill-a-thon and judging day covering livestock, consumer and family and consumer sciences held at the Garfield County Extension office in Enid.
316 E. Oxford, Enid, OK Official event details - Dewey County 4-H Fundraiser Dinner and Silent Auction
Annual 4-H fundraiser: public dinner by donation Sep 9 at the fairgrounds plus a silent auction that runs through the fair, with bidding closing Sep 12. An earlier year added a first 4-H entrepreneurship market.
OK | Organizer: Dewey County 4-H boosters Official event details - Dewey County Fair 4-H Horse Show
Fair-week horse show held in Leedey at Stirewalt's on Sep 10, 2026; entries are taken at 4:00 pm and the show begins at 5:00 pm.
Leedey, OK Official event details - Garfield County 4-H Achievement Reception
Garfield County 4-H achievement reception to recognize members, scheduled at the Covington Fire Station at 2:30 pm per the September 2026 newsletter.
Covington, OK Official event details - Garfield County 4-H Horse Play Day
4-H Horse Play Day held at the Garfield County Outdoor Arena on Oct 24, 2026, following the monthly Horse Club meeting.
- Bearden 4-H Club
Bearden community 4-H club in Okfuskee County; the county Extension page directs families to the club leader for meeting information.
Bearden, OK - Beaver 4-H Club
Local 4-H club that hosted the corn hole tournament during the Beaver County Fair and Cimarron Territory Celebration; part of the Beaver County 4-H program under OSU Extension.
Beaver, OK - Blanchard 4-H Club
Community 4-H club in McClain County that meets at the Blanchard Intermediate Cafeteria.
Blanchard, OK - Briggs 4-H
Briggs 4-H is one of the 4-H clubs on the OSU Extension Cherokee County club list; community location is taken from the club name.
Briggs, OK - Capes and Clovers 4-H Multi-County Camp
Multi-county 4-H camp held May 27, 2026 at Sequoyah State Park group campgrounds near Hulbert, hosted by Wagoner, Okmulgee, Cherokee and Muskogee County 4-H.
17131 Park 10, Hulbert, OK 74441 - Checotah 4-H and FFA Booster Club
Booster club for Checotah 4-H and FFA families; its October 2025 meeting was held at 6 p.m. at the Checotah Agricultural Education Building.
Checotah, OK - Cherokee County Riders
Cherokee County Riders is one of the 4-H clubs on the OSU Extension Cherokee County club list led by Rachel Anderson.
OK - Cleveland 4-H Club
Cleveland 4-H Club is a organization in Cleveland; check with the organizer for current details and hours.
Cleveland, OK - Cleveland County Agriculture Club
4-H project club for ag and livestock topics that meets in the fairgrounds lobby, led by Lily Stubbs and Joe Stubbs per the OSU Extension club list.
615 E. Robinson St., Norman, OK - Cleveland County Archery Club
4-H archery project club meeting at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds, led by Lily Stubbs and Joe Stubbs according to the OSU Extension club page.
Norman, OK - Cleveland County Shooting Sports Club
4-H shooting sports club whose volunteer leaders listed by OSU Extension are Jerry Calvert, Gary Loeffelholz, Craig Wohlschlegel and Steve Nale; interested families contact the club.
OK - Colcord 4-H Club
Colcord 4-H community club, one of the Delaware County 4-H clubs listed by OSU Extension; members enroll annually for $20 and county clubs meet at the Delaware County fairgrounds in Jay.
OK - Country Clovers 4-H Club
Country Clovers 4-H Club is a organization in Pawnee; check with the organizer for current details and hours.
Pawnee, OK - Delaware County 4-H Archery Club
4-H archery project club meeting the second Sunday at 2:00 pm each month at the Delaware County fairgrounds in Jay.
Jay, OK - Delaware County 4-H Entomology Club
4-H entomology project club meeting the fourth Tuesday at 6:00 pm each month at the Delaware County fairgrounds in Jay.
Jay, OK - Delaware County 4-H Poultry Club
4-H poultry project club meeting the third Saturday at 5:00 pm each month at the Delaware County fairgrounds in Jay.
Jay, OK - Delaware County 4-H Rabbit Club
4-H rabbit project club meeting the third Tuesday at 6:00 pm each month at the Delaware County fairgrounds in Jay.
Jay, OK - Dewey County 4-H
Dewey County OSU Extension 4-H program based in Taloga; runs leader training, a county awards program, the fair-week 4-H fundraiser and STEM teen training.
P.O. Box 188, Taloga, OK 73667 | 580-328-5351
Plus 62 more. Find yours on your county's page in the Oklahoma directory.
Guide checked Nov. 11, 2026. Rules and dates change; confirm with the organizer.