County & State Opportunities & Events

October 5-11, 2025

Sunday, October 13th

4-H Open House

From 1-3pm in the BHB come celebrate 4-H and learn about what all LCC 4-H has to offer!

Wednesday, October 8th 

4-H FUNdraiser at Panda Express

Order anytime from 9:30am to 10:30pm either online or in person at the Helena Panda Express!

Bring flyer on phone or paper.

Friday, October 10th

4-H Friday! - Wear Green and 4-H Attire

Show your 4-H Spirit and wear your 4-H shirt or 4-H green today!

4-H FUNdraiser at Brewhouse: Tuesday, January 13th, 11am - 9pm

Get yourself some lunch or dinner and help support the Lewis and Clark 4-H Livestock program at the Brewhouse. Please mention 4-H when settling your bill to ensure Lewis & Clark County 4-H Council receives your contribution!

BINGO at Missouri River Brewing Company: Tuesday, February 17th, 6 - 8pm

Play a round of BINGO to benefit Lewis and Clark County 4-H!

4-H Livestock FUNdraiser at Chipotle: Wednesday, March 11th, 4 - 8pm

Grab some grub at Chipotle to benefit Lewis and Clark 4-H Livestock! Order online for pickup using code 67HYRNC or show the flyer in restaurant at time of purchase. 25% of event sales will be donated!

Awards Night
October 26, 2025 at 5 PM

Please join us "Under the Sea" for our 2025 Fall Awards Night on Sunday October 26th at 5pm beginning with a potluck dinner. Last names A-H - Sides/Salads; Last names I-R - Main Dish; Last names S-Z: Desserts. The awards ceremony will begin immediately following dinner at 6pm. Trunk or Treat will start at 7pm. Wear your best Halloween attire! The Ambassadors are excited to acknowledge and celebrate the hard work and achievements of the Lewis and Clark County 4-H youth at this event. We are looking forward to seeing you all there.

October-December each year

• The primary purpose of a 4-H Junior Superintendent is to work with adult county project superintendents in planning events, workshops, and other learning activities.
• The Junior Superintendent has a vote during committee meetings and is the youth voice for individual projects.
• Junior Superintendents are teen leaders in their project area, and are required to uphold the standards as such.
• Any current 4-H member 13 years old or older who wishes to take a more active part in their 4-H project area can approach the adult project superintendent and inquire about availability. The junior superintendent is then voted in at October, November, and December meetings.
• Each project can have up to 5 junior superintendents.

Applications due April 13, 2026 for 2025-26 Year

• The primary purpose of a 4-H Ambassador is to strengthen the 4-H program through public relations. A 4-H ambassador must conduct himself or herself with integrity in a mature manner that sets a good example by which other 4-H members may follow.
• The Lewis & Clark County Ambassador Program consists of a team of up to eight Ambassadors. Any current 4-H member 13 years old or older who wishes to enhance their leadership skills through, fun, hard work, and involvement in the Lewis & Clark County 4-H Program is welcome to apply.
• (PDF, 224KB)Ambassador Application(DOCX, 52KB)   

January 10, 2026

Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds Exhibition Hall

Registration Fee: $20.00 per line time.
Online registration closes January 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
On-Site Registration: $25.00 per shooter per line time and will be limited to open slots.

Here are the links to register:

3-D Archery - https://bowscore.com/tournaments/lewis-and-clark-4-h-only-2026-shooting-sports-invitational-3d-archery#/

Target Archery - https://bowscore.com/tournaments/lewis-and-clark-4-h-only-2026-shooting-sports-invitational-target-archery#/

Air Pistol & Air Rifle - https://bowscore.com/tournaments/lewis-and-clark-4-h-only-2026-shooting-sports-invitational-air-events#/

Check Payments must be received by the MSU Lewis and Clark County Extension Office by the close of online registration. Please make checks payable to "LCC 4-H Council"

Stay Tuned for Updates for 2026! 

• Grand Foods: This event is for 4-H members who would like to challenge themselves with preparation of a new food that can be used for a special event.
• Members can enter one homemade food item to the competition.
• Open to all students whether or not you are enrolled in Foods and Nutrition

Grand Food Rules(PDF, 120KB) (PDF, 120KB)

Stay tuned for updates on future events!

Purpose

To prepare an appealing, nutritious dish that can be prepared easily by using common ingredients available in many homes. Meal should be prepared using food safety techniques and reflect creative use of ingredients. The presentation should exhibit knowledge of the foods prepared, excellent public speaking and use of visual aid skills.

Participants 

Individuals or teams of two. Team members should divide work and interview responses equally. An uneven distribution of work will impact the evaluation. Both individuals and teams will receive one score per judge.

Time

Meal preparation and cleanup: 60 minutes
Presentation: 15 minutes
One point/per minute will be deducted from total score for going over 60 minutes preparation time

Theme

Each year the stir ups contest will have a recipe theme. Recipes range from the simplest to more complicated combinations of ingredients which showcase healthy nutritious meals with the advantage of ease of preparation. Creativity is the key to unique presentation– there is no reason to stick to traditional ingredients.

The Theme for this year is SALADS

•  Provided Ingredients include: 
• • Beef
  • Shrimp
  • Italian sausage
  • Arugula
  • Cabbage
  • Spinach
  • Cucumber
  • Tomato
  • Edamame
  • Avocado
  • Peppers
  • Nuts
  • Blue Cheese
  • Smoked Gouda
  • Apples
  • Oranges

For more information please click here.

Saturday, March 14th, 2026
East Helena Middle School

The 2026 Lewis and Clark County Communications Day will be held at East Helena Middle School. A sign-up genius will be created to enable interested members time slots to sign up for their Communications Event(s). Stay tuned for updates!

• Communication day has long been a part of 4-H. It is competitive in nature, yet it is also intended to be an educational event for all those involved. Communications Day allows 4-H members to practice their public speaking skills, to share what they’ve learned, to teach others, and to share ideas and concepts! And it is an excellent way to practice preparing for bring educational display to Fair. Youth may sign up for one communications category.
• Public Speaking and Demonstration Tips(PDF, 18KB)
• Presentation Worksheet(PDF, 100KB)
• Tips for Presentations(PDF, 60KB)
• Communications Day Guide (with time limits)

Communications Day Age Divisions: 

Cloverbuds (Non-Competitive): 5-8 years old

Junior I: 8-10 years old

Junior II: 11-13 years old

Senior: 14-19 years old

Categories that may be available at Communications Day: 

Illustrated Talk/Demonstration  -All Divisions

Illustrated Talk/Demonstration Judging Form(PDF, 228KB)

Illustrated Talk Instructions(PDF, 732KB)

Demonstration Instructions(PDF, 832KB)

Prepared Speech /Impromptu Speech – All Divisions

Prepared Speech Judging Form(PDF, 225KB)

Prepared Speech Instructions(PDF, 1MB)

Impromptu Judging Form(PDF, 224KB)

Career Communication – All Divisions

Career Communication Judging Form(PDF, 48KB)

Career Communication Instructions(PDF, 1MB)

Video Contest – All divisions

Video Judging Form(PDF, 228KB)

Video Contest Instructions(PDF, 882KB)

Promotional Package – All Divisions

Promotional Package Judging Form(PDF, 227KB)

Promotional Package Instructions(PDF, 1006KB)

Commercial – All Divisions

Commercial Judging Form(PDF, 226KB)

Commercial Instructions(PDF, 789KB)

Check back for event details for 2026! 

• A Sewing Revue has been held by the Lewis and Clark County 4-H program since the 1980’s. The Sewing Revue at both county and state level (Congress) is an educational component of the 4-H Clothing program. It emphasizes development in selecting, constructing, accessorizing and showing an item the member has sewn.
• You do not need to be in the sewing, handiwork or quilting project to participate

• Narrative for Sewing Revue(PDF, 48KB)

Coming May 2026! Event details TBD.

4-H Photo Show 2024 Info

Are you interested in serving as a camp counselor this coming summer? This is a unique opportunity for 4-H teens to develop your leadership skills, work with a great team of peers, and provide a memorable and meaningful experience as a mentor to our younger 4-H'ers. 

Being a summer camp counselor is a commitment: there are monthly planning meetings with your required attendance, a mandatory overnight winter counselor retreat to build our team, and responsibilities outside of our meetings to plan and organize your camp activities. It's strongly recommended that you also enroll in the 4-H teen leadership project. 

Most of all, it's a lot of fun! Many kids say summer camp is their favorite thing about the 4-H program. If you want to be considered as a teen camp counselor, and can commit to the time and responsibilities, please apply now! Teen 4-H'ers ages 13 to 18 may apply. Applications once available can be found by clicking here. 

Important dates: will be posed on on the camp website. 

4-H Camp Adult Chaperones

We are seeking 2 to 3 adult 4-H volunteers who are interested in serving as a summer camp chaperone. Duties include attending the camp counselor training/planning workshops throughout the year, and accompanying the campers and counselors at 4-H Camp August 3-7, 2025.  Questions? Contact Luke Duran at ElementL@bresnan.net or 406.461.7799. 

August 2nd - 6th, 2026
Loon Lake

Once registration is open you can find it by clicking here

• Any enrolled Lewis & Clark County 4-H'ers ages 8-13 (4-H age) are invited to register for 4-H Summer Camp.
• Camp will be August 4-8 at Loon Lake 4-H Camp near Bigfork.
• Fees have not been set yet but it will be per camper, which includes all transportation, accomodations, meals, camp materials/supplies, and a t-shirt.
• Registration forms can be printed and should be mailed, or brought in person to the Extension Office with payment to be accepted.
• Registration is limited to 60 campers and will be first come first served, so bring your forms in as soon as possible to reserve your spot! 

Not updated for the 2024-2025 4-H Year

October 28, 2023, from9:00 - 12:00. Check-in at 8:45.
Location: 800 N. Hoback.

$10 fee covers snacks, lunch, and supplies. Money will be received at check-in.

Click here to register for the Fall Into Leadership Training

November 7-9, 2025
Butte, MT 

Registration opens: Wednesday, October 1st
Registration & payment due: Friday, October 17th at 5:00 p.m.

Cost: $195

• Fall Training is the annual leadership development retreat for Montana 4-H Ambassadors and Teen Leaders that are 14+. The event is planned, implemented, and evaluated by the State Ambassador Officer Team. Youth will leave the weekend prepared and excited to take the knowledge and skills they have gained and apply them in their counties.

Click here for more information.

Throughout the year
Multiple Dates

Click here for more information.

Montana 4-H Shooting Sports events provide 4-H Shooting Sports members with opportunities to participate in fun and educational competitive matches in archery, air rifle, air pistol, and small bore rifle.

January 19-21, 2025
Helena, MT 

4-H Members age 13+ interested in citizenship and state government. Participants learn by doing through a mock legislative process. 

Click here for more information. 

January 20-21, 2025
Helena, MT 

The Legislative Breakfast provides an opportunity to educate Montana legislators about the work and success of 4-H in the state. It brings together youth and adult constituents from across Montana to share stories of achievement drawn from their 4-H experiences.  The breakfast also reinforces the vital role of the MSU Cooperative Extension Service budget, which supports 4-H in Montana communities.  

Click here for more information. 

Not updated for the 2024-2025 4-H Year

April 19-21, 2024
Jefferson County School, Boulder, MT 

Registration Due: TBD

Must be 13+

• This event is a 4-H member favorite: It provides an opportunity for youth and adults to enhance their leadership, communication, and team building skills in an action-packed and interactive setting.
• Rec Lab programming provides participants with tips and tricks for being a better club, camp, and community leader.
• This event is ideal for younger senior members to attend as a first-time state event. It allows them to form relationships with 4-H peers from across the state, broaden their skills, and widen their network.

Click here for more information.

Not updated for the new 4-H year

July 11-14, 2023
MSU in Bozeman

Click here for more information.

Montana 4-H Congress provides youth from across the state an opportunity to come together on the Montana State University campus in Bozeman for four days and participate in an event like no other. Congress offers both youth and adults a venue in which to learn, be challenged, and most of all, have a great time with their peers. Its purpose is to provide a safe and fun environment for youth to experience all that 4-H has to offer - contests, workshops, social events, and more.  

• Families will register youth through ZSuites
• This is event is for 13 and older youth members
• Chaperones must be 21 or older and be a certified 4-H Volunteer. If you are interested in being a chaperone please fill out this google form 
• Registrations due to the Lewis & Clark County Extension office by Thursday, June 14th by 5:00 p.m.

Click here for more information.

Montana 4-H International Program for Young Adults (IPYA) is a three to a six-month international exchange program to countries around the world for those interested in a rural, work experience. Upon their return to the U.S. delegates are required to update country guides and to report on their experiences to schools across Montana.

Chaperones accompany a group of national delegates to a specified country for one month every summer. Chaperone applications are reviewed by States' 4-H International Education Programs (S4-HIEP) and decisions are made by early March. Chaperones provide conference call orientations, assist with national and in-country orientations, participate in all exchange program activities such as 4-H camps or other field trips, and are available, by phone, to assist host families throughout the exchange. Chaperones also stay with host families for the duration of the exchange.

Exhibitor's Handbook & Schedule

2026 4-H Schedule of Events(PDF, 157KB)

2026 4-H Exhibitor's Handbook(PDF, 1MB)

Indoor Project Auction Google Form is due Wednesday, July 22nd by 5:00 p.m. to the Extension Office.

The Indoor Project Auction is at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25th in the Exhibit Hall at the Fairgrounds. For more details on the Indoor Project Auction click here. 

Things youth members need to know: 

• Please bring your items at 2:30 p.m. 

• Perishable food items need to be prepared the day of the auction. We will be keeping food items in the cooler until they are purchased. Please include a printed photo and recipe for your food item to be set on the silent auction table. 

Livestock Sale

The Livestock Sale is Saturday, July 26th at 9:00 a.m. at the Multi-Purpose Arena at the Fairgrounds. Click here for more details on the Livestock Sale.

Video tutorial on how to register

Written instructions on registering in FairEntry(PDF, 1014KB)

Tips for exhibitors making online entries:

• Recommended browsers: Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. Older versions of internet explorer may cause unexpected results

• Register all entries for each exhibitor in the family before proceeding to the payment section.

• Be sure to click the "submit" button when you have completed your entries. Entries are not final until they have been submitted

• Check your email inbox for a confirmation email with a list of your entries and any related fees.

• You will receive a second email when your entries have been approved by the office.

Step by step instructions by projects

Indoor Project Entries(PDF, 2MB)

Livestock Project Entries(PDF, 4MB)

Dog Project Entries(PDF, 3MB)

Horse Project Entries(PDF, 3MB)

Cloverbud Project Entries(PDF, 2MB)

Thank you to the 2025 Indoor High Point Sponsors!

• Dearing Family
• Katie Grady
• Rob Pentecost
• Rising Sun Quilt Studio/Susan Velin
• Pride Metal Works/Tracy Bailey
• Michaela Stewart

Round Robin Winners

Junior Round Robin Winners

• Grand- Kiley Eckhart
• Reserve- Makell Guymon

Senior Round Robin Winners

• Grand- Alyssa White
• Reserve- Peyton Stearns

Ultrasound Evaluation Results

Swine Symbol of Excellence (SOE)

• 2025 SOE Results(PDF, 139KB)
• SOE Guidelines(PDF, 104KB)

Certified Goat

• 2025 Goat Ultrasound Results(PDF, 150KB)
• Goat Ultrasound Guidelines(PDF, 144KB)

Certified Lamb

• 2025 Lamb Ultrasound Results(PDF, 202KB)
• Lamb Ultrasound Guidelines(PDF, 55KB)

Steer of Merit (SOM)

• 2025 SOM Results(PDF, 191KB)
• SOM Guidelines(PDF, 173KB)