During each rodeo performance at the stock show, you see a bunch of kids in the arena trying to catch a calf; this is called “Calf Scramble”. If you are 12 years old (by August 31, 2017) 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... Read More →
All members must re-enroll in 4-H every year. Enrollment will be on line via the 4-H Connect system. If you are planning in participating in any 4-H activities in the September 2017 through July 2018 4-H year, you must enroll for the 2017-2018 year on 4-H Connect. If you already have a profile set up on 4-H Connect (instructions are available on our website), all you need to do is open your profile, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select the button you want to... Read More →
Bexar County 4-H youth will be given the opportunity to design a commemorative fiesta medal on behalf of the Bexar County 4-H program. Designs will be judged on their creativity & how well the medal represents 4-H & Fiesta! The winner’s design will be chosen as the 2018 Bexar County 4-H Fiesta Medal! The limited edition commemorative medal will be sold & distributed during our annual Project Show in April 2018. The winner will also be awarded (3) commemorative medals. Medal requirements and guidelines are available on our... Read More →
Nov. 3 – 4 in Plains, Texas. Deadline is Oct. 31st. For more information click here.
A South Region Landowner Series will be conducted this fall with sessions held in Bexar, Kerr, Atascosa, and Medina counties. Pesticide CEUs will be offered. Cost will be $15/class or $30 for the series for individuals and $25/class or $50 for the series for couples. See the flyer for series classes, times, and locations as well as RSVP information. Detailed flyer for October 31 session (Session #3) to be held in Poteet, Texas
WHO MAY COMPETE - To be eligible for the Bexar County Junior Livestock Show, students must be eight (8) years old on or before September 1st of the current livestock show year, and have entered the third (3rd) grade. An exhibitor must be a Bexar County 4-H Member, FFA or Junior FFA member and must be enrolled and regularly attending a public or private elementary or secondary school of a Bexar County school district or be a permanent resident of Bexar County during the time of the Bexar... Read More →
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 18th. Deadline is Nov. 1st. For more information click here.
November 2nd - 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.- Walter Gerlach Barn
The third annual Insecta Fiesta will be held on Thursday, November 2, 6:30-8:30 p.m., at the San Antonio Garden Center. See flyer for preliminary details.
We hope you will consider joining us for our INSECTA FIESTA on Thursday, Nov. 2nd! An evening of entomophagy! We will incorporate insects into the four-course meal. Learn how insects can also be a sustainable source of agriculture and protein! Did you know that insects require less water, space, and grain AND provide more protein than beef, chicken or pork. Don’t let the bug dinner scare you – food will be excellent and you may not even realize there are insects on the menu! Register at (http://AgrilifeRegister.tamu.edu/BexarCounty). For... Read More →
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Nov. 11th. Deadline is Nov. 3rd. For more information click here.
Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here.
This show is open to any adults and youth, you do not need to be enrolled in 4-H. All events are Saturday, Nov. 4th at the Country Church, 1005 FM 78, Marion 78124. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m. Entry form is available here. Bexar County 4-H members that want to be eligible for the end of the year horse awards are required to attend 1 of the 3 4-H Qualifying Horse Shows. Other show dates will be Saturday, Mar. 24th.
Mark your calendar for Nov. 4th in Gainsville. For more information click here.
Join us on Tuesday, November 7, 7:00 p.m., at the San Antonio Botanical Center (3310 N. New Braunfels, San Antonio) for an evening with Steven Chamblee, author and chief horticulturist of Chandor Gardens in Weatherford, Texas. Steven will discuss the best of the best native and adapted plants for our gardens. A $5 donation is requested.
Ft. Worth Stock Show entry form is due to our office by Wednesday, Nov. 8th. The entry form states a deadline of November 15th, that is our office deadline to the stock show. Our office deadline allows us time to verify entry information, make copies and mail, to meet the stock show deadline. Also, notice the form will require the Quality Counts Verification #. If you have not taken the test, please make sure you go online and take the Quality Counts test as soon as possible. Stock... Read More →
Nov. 18th at the Moore County Community Bldg. Deadline to enter is Nov. 9th. For more information click here.
If you are going to be a graduating senior this year and are planning on applying for a 4-H scholarship, mark your calendar to attend one of the upcoming trainings: Monday, Nov. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the County 4-H Office, S-208 and Tuesday, Jan. 9th, 6:30 p.m. at the County 4-H Office, S-208. For more information click here. Foundation Scholarship applications are due to our office by Monday, Jan. 22nd, 2018.
Haven Homeschool 4-H Club is open for enrollment. They meet at 13222 Bandera Road, Helotes Texas 78023 on the 2nd & 4th Friday of each month from 12 noon -3:00 pm. Their main projects are: Theater Arts, Food & Nutrition, Entrepreneurship and Robotics. If you have any questions and to confirm meeting dates due to upcoming holidays, please contact Greg, Club Manager, at phtrimble@yahoo.com or Monica, Co-Club Manager, at monicaandrew25@hotmail.com.
Are you interested in learning how to care for your dog or train your dog? For more information and training dates, click here.