4-H Newsletter for Sussex County, Delaware
Clothing Showcase Event – Sunday, April 14, 2024 This event allows 4-H’ers to showcase their sewing skills, consumer skills, or both as they participate in three areas of competition. 4-H’ers can participate in one portion, two portions or all portions of the showcase. 4-H’ers must be present the day of the showcase to interview with […]
In an effort to promote litter awareness and the work of the 4-H program, all clubs are encouraged to design and paint a litter barrel to place out in their community. So get your brushes out artists, and work with your other 4-H club members to design a barrel with a creative theme to promote […]
Through funds received from our annual Sussex County 4-H Spaghetti Dinner and Auction fundraiser, the Fundraising Committee has made funds available to Sussex 4-H members, leaders and clubs. Each application for funding will be evaluated and approved by the Sussex 4-H Fundraising Committee. Clubs and individuals may not ask for deficit funds or fundraising monies. […]
Event Date: April 20-21, 2024 Younger Member Weekend (YMW) is a tradition that began many years ago. It is open to younger members of 4-H between the ages of 8 and 12. It is an overnight camping experience that is held at the Cape Henlopen State Park camping facility. This weekend begins on a Saturday. […]
The Demonstration Contest (Wednesday, April 17 and Thursday, April 18) is for the 4-H’er 8-19 years of age. It gives 4-H’ers the opportunity to share what they have learned from their projects. The demonstration should not be more than 15 minutes in length. 4-H’ers must compete in the county contest to advance to the state […]
Do you love the DE State Fair? Have you ever wondered what you need to do to enter exhibits or contests in the 4-H Building? Come join the Sussex Links on Saturday, April 6 (10am-1pm) at the Sussex 4-H Office as we lead workshops and trainings about all things 4-H at the State Fair! As […]
Judging Contests are designed to support the learning that is taking place in a project area. 4-H members learn to compare and become familiar with project equipment and terminology. Judging teaches critical thinking and decision-making skills. These skills are valuable to young people as well as adults as they must make decisions every day. Youth […]
The Shamrock Strut Join Delaware 4-H in the one day Shamrock Strut Walking Challenge on Sunday, March 17th. Who will have all of the luck with the most steps for one day. Please submit your information and steps for the day to the link below by noon on Tuesday, March 19th. A prize will be awarded […]
2024 Delaware State Fair Livestock Tagging Dates Saturday May 4, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am- Cook Family Farm, Newark- New Castle County Saturday May 11, 2024- 8:00 am- 11:00 am- Delaware State Fairgrounds- Kent and Sussex County Tuesday, May 28, 2024- 5:00pm-8:00 pm- Delaware State Fairgrounds- Kent and Sussex County 2024 Spring 4-H and FFA […]
Seniors: (The top 10 Seniors are eligible to participate at the State Foods Judging Contest) Meredith Timmons, Stateline Claire Denham, Hollymount Janet Shultie, Seaford Blue Jays Ella Marquez, Dublin Hill Addison Freebery, Hollymount Cameron Hale, Bridgeville Mustang Talia Moutzalias, Sunset Branch Reid Bradley, Bridgeville Mustangs Ruby DiSabatino, Lord Baltimore Juliette Anger, Bridgeville Mustangs Other Participants: […]