Local events and registration
YQCA (Youth for the Quality Care of Animals)
To Register: https://yqcaprogram.org/login/index.php
Contact Sarah to receive the coupon code.
(slag11@k-state.edu or 620-221-5450)
Annual Events
- information will be posted as available
Regional 4-H Day - March 22, 2026 - Mulvane High School
4-H Days - January 31, 2026 - Winfield Middle School
4-H Day Sign Up
4-H Day Guidelines
Gavel Games TURBO
Favorite Foods Contest
4-H Days
Decorated Foods & Favorite Foods Contest
Cowley County Classic Spring Beef Show- April 19, 2026
Cowley County Sheep and Meat Goat Show- April 25, 2026
4-H Camp @ Rock Springs 4-H Center
The Kansas 4-H Sportfishing Tournament
Do you enjoy the outdoors? Looking for an activity that can be done at your own pace throughout the year?
The Kansas 4-H Sportfishing Tournament is open to all 4-H members! 
The contest runs throughout the year and ends September 15, 2025.
Participants can enter in any species/categories that they catch fish – go fishing and have fun!!
Kansas 4-H Sportfishing Tournament Rules
Cowley County 4-H Shooting Sports Sportfishing Slam
Cowley County 4-H Sportfishing Slam Verification Sheet
Cowley County 4-H/FFA Livestock Judging Contest
Future Fair Dates - Cowley County Fair
July 30-Aug. 3, 2026
July 29 - Aug. 2, 2027
Aug. 3 - Aug. 7, 2028
Please note: Youth must be enrolled/approved in the Cowley County 4-H Program to participate in any event.
Some projects have specific enrollment deadlines and participation expectations (i.e. livestock tagging and weigh-in). Contact Cowley County Extension for more details.