MJL5 Livestock Show & Clinic – DUE

Information: Hands on instruction.  Feed, nutrition and care session.   For more information click here. Date: August 11 – 12, 2018.  Slots are still available. Location: Walter Gerlach Show Barn, Babcock Rd., SA, Tx. Cost: $80.  Only first 60 paid entries will be accepted.   Includes lunch and t-shirt  

County 4-H Awards Program

Helotes Activity Center 12132 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX, United States

Save the Date – County 4-H Awards Program Information: If you turned in a recordbook, you will receive a project medal and a year pin.  If you applied for any awards, recipients will be announced.  Click here for more information. Date: Friday, August 17, 2018 Location: Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd., Helotes, Tx.  78023 Cost: $3 per person.  Deadline to register is August 3, 2018.  Click here for more information.

State Fair of Texas Stock Show Entry – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Information:   If you are exhibiting animals, please complete all the entry forms available here.   There are also other contests available if interested (Public Speaking, Ag. Mechanics, Skillathons, Agricultural Science Fair, Food Challenge, Livestock Judging and much more click here for other contest entry forms). Date:  September 28 – October 21, 2018.  Entry deadline to our office is  Monday, August 20, 2018 Cost:  Various $$ for each contest.  Make your check payable to “Bexar 4-H Fund”.

Lamb/Goat Validation – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Please find the Lamb/Goat Validation Tag Order form here for Bexar County and Major Shows.  Please return this form to the 4-H Office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212,SA, Tx.  78230) by Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

Texas 4-H Virtual Summit

Information: . You will want to mark your calendar for Wednesday, August 22nd for this professional development opportunity. Click here for  the schedule and descriptions for all of the presentations. There is something for everyone and you will not want to miss out. Date:  Wednesday, August 22, 2018.

Medina County Steer & Heifer Prospect Show – DUE

Information:  For more information and entry form click here. Date:  September 7 – 9, 2018.  Deadline is August 24, 2018. Location:   Medina County Fairgrounds, 735 FM 462 N., Hondo, Tx.

Bexar County Stock Show Broiler Order

Information:  If you are planning to exhibit chickens (broilers) at the 2018 Bexar County Junior Livestock Show, December 27, 2018, order your broilers on the form here. Cost:  Broilers are $1.80 each.  Minimum order of 25 chicks per exhibitor.  Deadline to order is Friday, August 31, 2018.

Quality Counts

Every 4-H member that will exhibit an animal at any stock show must view the Quality Counts on line course and complete an exam.    The on line course will take about 2 hours, please plan ahead and give yourself enough time.  You will need to create a profile.  Members can access the website here.  Please print out a copy of your certificate.

Heroes United – 4-H 5K Walk/Run

Information:   Show off your SUPER strength by competing in our 8-weekWalk Across Texas! Challenge.  Form a team of up to 8 people.  For more information click here. Date:  September, 9, 2018, 9 a.m. Location: McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd. SA, Tx.  78247

Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza – DUE

Information: .   This extravaganza will have a Youth Rabbit Show, Arts & Crafts and educational workshops.  Click here for more information. Date: Saturday, 15, 2018.  Registration deadline has been extended to September 14, 2018  via 4-H Connect. Location: Bell County Expo Center,  301 W. Loop 121, Belton, Texas  76513

District 10 4-H Conference – DUE

Application Due ONLINE. San Antonio, TX, United States

Information: This conference gives youth & adults the opportunity to expand their 4-H knowledge.   There will be 11 rotating sessions.    For more information on sessions and registration click here. Date: Conference is Saturday, September 29, 2018.  Registration is September 6 - 14. 2018 Cost: $30 per person (Lunch& T-shirt Provided) Location: Comfort High School, 143 US 87, Comfort, Tx.  78013

Texas 4-H Rabbit Extravaganza

Information: .   This extravaganza will have a Youth Rabbit Show, Arts & Crafts and educational workshops.  Click here for more information. Date: Saturday, 15, 2018.  Registration is via 4-H Connect August 15 – September 3,2018. Location: Bell County Expo Center,  301 W. Loop 121, Belton, Texas  76513

Calf Scramble

Information: If you are 12 years old (before August 31, 2018) and will not be past your junior year in high school, you are eligible to participate in the calf scramble.  If selected to scramble, you will attend a rodeo performance and attempt to catch a wild calf.  If you catch a calf, you will receive a certificate to purchase an animal, you then are required to exhibit it at the show the following year. REMINDER: You are not eligible to scramble at a show where you have... Read More →

Chocolate Sale Order Due

Information: Fundraising is an important task for the Bexar County 4-H Program.  The money raised  is used to help reimburse members for entry fees who attend District and State contests and much  more. Date:  Deadline to order chocolate is Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  Order form and more  information is available here.

County Council/Adult Leaders Meeting

Helotes Activity Center 12132 Leslie Road, Helotes, TX, United States

County Council/Adult Leaders meeting is scheduled for  Thursday, September 20, 2018,  7:00 p.m. at the Helotes Activity Center, 12132 Leslie Rd., Helotes, Tx.  78023.

Major Stock Show Chicken (Broiler) Order – DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Information:  If you plan to exhibit chickens (broilers) at the San Antonio, Houston or Rodeo Austin Stock Shows, fill out the order form here. Date:  Order form  and money is due to our office (3355 Cherry Ridge, S-212, SA, Tx. 78230) by Friday, September 21, 2018. Cost:   $1.50 per chick.  Make check payable to Bexar 4-H Fund.  

One Day 4-H – Order T-Shirts Now

Information: One Day 4-H is scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2018.  If you are interested in  ordering a t-shirt, deadline is September 21, 2018.   Order form is available here.

Baking Contest

Information: This contest is open to all FFA and 4-H youth.   For more information see below. Date:  Saturday, September 22, 2018.  Check in is 9 a.m. Location:  American Legion Hall, 14290 FM 1346, St. Hedwig, Tx. Cost:  $5.00 per submission  

Swine Validation Tag Order- DUE

Bexar County 4-H Office 3355 Cherry Ridge Dr., Ste. 208, San Antonio, TX, United States

Information:  If you will be exhibiting market pig at the 2018  Bexar County Show or the 2019  major shows, you must purchase a validation tag. Date:  Tag orders are due to our office on or before Tuesday, September 25, 2018.  Order form is available here. There is a drop slot in the front door of S-212 to help you meet this deadline. Cost:  State tags are $17/each.  County tags are $2/each.

Chocolate Sale Pick Up

Information: Fundraising is an important task for the Bexar County 4-H Program.  The money raised is used to help reimburse members for entry fees who attend District and State contests and much  more. Date: Deadline to order chocolate is Wednesday, September 19, 2018.  Order form and more  information is available here.   Pizza Party Kickoff is Tuesday, September 25, 2018, 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Office, 3355 Cherry Ridge, S-208, SA, Tx.  78230