Fayette County 4-H

Fayette County 4-H The 4-H/Youth Development program creates opportunities and supportive environments for youth and adults to become capable, competent and caring citizens.

The emphasis is on "hands-on" learning that focuses on the youth's area of interest The University of Kentucky is committed to a policy of providing opportunities to people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Fayette County 4-H Project Submissions are almost here!Have a project you've worked on this year? Be sure to submit it f...
06/24/2026

Fayette County 4-H Project Submissions are almost here!

Have a project you've worked on this year? Be sure to submit it for the Fayette County 4-H Project Showcase!

Project Submission Dates
• July 13–17 | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• July 20 | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• July 21 | 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
• July 21 | 4:30 PM–7:00 PM (Final Submission Opportunity)

Project Showcase & Reception
July 23 6:00 PM

Come see the amazing work completed by Fayette County 4-H youth and find out which projects will advance to the Kentucky State Fair in August!

📖 State Fair Catalogs:
https://4-h.mgcafe.uky.edu/state-fair

Questions? Contact Ally at [email protected].

Join teens from across the South at the Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC)! This exciting 4-H leadership...
06/24/2026

Join teens from across the South at the Southern Region Teen Leadership Conference (SRTLC)! This exciting 4-H leadership experience brings together more than 400 youth and adults for workshops, networking, service learning, and leadership development. Build skills, make connections, and become a changemaker in your community!

September 17-20, 2026
Open to 4‑H members in grades 8–12 (ages 14–18 as of January 1, 2026)
Youth registration fee: $275.00
Location: Clyde M York 4-H Camp, Crossville, TN

Deadline to register is July 3, 2026.

For more information contact: Ally Keeton, [email protected].

Don't forget to sign up for our project days!
06/18/2026

Don't forget to sign up for our project days!

We are excited to offer several 4-H Project Day Camps this summer for youth ages 9-18! These workshops provide a great opportunity for youth to learn new skills, complete project work, and prepare exhibits for our 4-H project submissions.

Space is limited for each activity, and youth must sign up through SignUpGenius.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449AFAD2EA3FCC52-64441602-4hproject

A huge congratulations to Kindle, Kedley, and Brianna (Campbell County) for competing today in 4-H horse judging. They p...
06/16/2026

A huge congratulations to Kindle, Kedley, and Brianna (Campbell County) for competing today in 4-H horse judging. They placed first as a team and won other individual awards also. Since they won first place as a team they'll go on to southern regionals in Georgia in July to compete as the judging team for Kentucky there. Way to go ladies!

Congratulations to Lacy Nall on winning the Youth Art Contest from National Agriculture Week. Her work will represent Fa...
06/05/2026

Congratulations to Lacy Nall on winning the Youth Art Contest from National Agriculture Week. Her work will represent Fayette County and be featured on a special map of Kentucky at the 2026 Kentucky State Fair!

We are excited to offer several 4-H Project Day Camps this summer for youth ages 9-18! These workshops provide a great o...
06/05/2026

We are excited to offer several 4-H Project Day Camps this summer for youth ages 9-18! These workshops provide a great opportunity for youth to learn new skills, complete project work, and prepare exhibits for our 4-H project submissions.

Space is limited for each activity, and youth must sign up through SignUpGenius.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0449AFAD2EA3FCC52-64441602-4hproject

Harper, Annemarie, Kedley, and Kindle are representing Fayette County 4-H at Teen Conference this week. They have experi...
06/03/2026

Harper, Annemarie, Kedley, and Kindle are representing Fayette County 4-H at Teen Conference this week. They have experienced the UK campus experience taking classes, staying in the dorms, and lots of walking.

05/26/2026
Agriculture Week Art Contest! 🎨🚜Local students were challenged to show how agriculture is part of their everyday lives b...
05/21/2026

Agriculture Week Art Contest! 🎨🚜

Local students were challenged to show how agriculture is part of their everyday lives by filling in a county outline with their own creative ideas. From farms and livestock to gardens and local markets, these young artists did an amazing job representing agriculture in our community.

Now we need YOUR help!
Community members are invited to vote for their favorite artwork. The winning piece will represent Fayette County in a special display at the 2026 Kentucky State Fair!

How to vote:
Visit the Fayette County 4-H page
Find the photo of your favorite artwork
Like that individual photo to cast your vote
Cast your vote by May 26, 2026 10:00am

Be sure to like the photo on OUR PAGE for your vote to count (likes on shared posts won’t be included).

Thank you for supporting our students and celebrating agriculture in our community—we can’t wait to see which design you choose! 🐎

05/19/2026

Cloverbud Camp is open to youth ages 6–8 and will be held June 13–15 (3 days, 2 nights). Fayette County will attend camp at J.M. Feltner 4-H Camp.

This camp is designed especially for our youngest 4-H members and includes fun, hands-on activities, outdoor recreation, crafts, and opportunities to make new friends.

Registration is due by June 1, 2026.

Contact the Fayette County Extension Office for more information or to sign up.

Address

1140 Harry Sykes Way
Lexington, KY
40504

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18592575582

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Fayette County 4-H posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Organization

Send a message to Fayette County 4-H:

Share