Nowata County 4-H

09/04/2026

🍀 Nowata County 4-H Members — It’s Fair Time! 🍀

The Nowata County Fair is almost here! It’s time to show off your hard work, skills, and 4-H projects. We hope to see lots of our 4-H members exhibiting at this year’s fair!

⚠️ IMPORTANT 4-H ENROLLMENT REMINDER
All 2026–2027 Nowata County 4-H enrollment must be completed and in ACTIVE status before entering the County Fair. Please check your enrollment status before bringing your entries to the fairgrounds.

📅 IMPORTANT NOWATA COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE FOR 4-H FAMILIES

🎨 Indoor Entries
Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 12:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Nowata County Fairgrounds

🐇🦆🐓 Rabbit, Duck & Poultry Check-In
Thursday, September 17
⏰ 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

🐄 Livestock Check-In
Thursday, September 17
⏰ 6:30 p.m.

🚜 4-H/FFA Farm Equipment Operator Contest
Friday, September 18
⏰ Check-In: 9:00–10:00 a.m.
🏁 Contest Starts: 10:00 a.m.

🐄🐑🐐 Livestock Show
Saturday, September 19
⏰ 9:00 a.m.

📦 All Exhibits Released
Saturday, September 19

Good luck to all of our Nowata County 4-H exhibitors! We can’t wait to see your projects at the fair!

08/28/2026

🎉 Calling All Nowata County 4-H Teens! 🎉

Are you ready to grow your leadership skills, make new friends from across Northeast Oklahoma, and have an unforgettable experience? Join us for the Northeast District Youth In Action (YIA) Leadership Conference!

📅 October 13–15, 2026
📍 Fin & Feather Resort – Gore, OK
👥 Open to 4-H members in 7th–12th grade
💲 Registration: $155 per delegate
⏰ Registration Deadline: September 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

At Youth In Action, delegates will enjoy:
⭐ Leadership workshops
🏆 Fun tournaments and competitions
🎤 Inspiring assemblies
🎶 Dance and social activities
🤝 New friendships with 4-H members from across the district
…and so much more!

💚 Nowata County Trip Scholarships Available!

Nowata County 4-H is offering 5 scholarships worth $115.00 each to help offset the cost of attending.
With the scholarship, your registration cost is only $40!

⏰ Scholarship Deadline: September 2, 2026, at 4:00 p.m.

To receive a scholarship, your completed application, Thank You card, and $40 registration fee must be turned in to the Nowata County OSU Extension Office by the deadline.

Don't miss one of the best leadership experiences of the year! Contact the Nowata County OSU Extension Office for registration information or stop by to pick up your YIA packet.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, s*x, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu.

08/24/2026

REMINDER:

Livestock and Horse Show Entries are due this Friday, August 28th!

Entries: https://www.tulsastatefair.com/p/getconnected/lsahs/livestockentries

4-H members exhibiting at Tulsa State Fair must have their 2026-2027 4-H Enrollment completed.

Tulsa State Fair Exhibitors must have a Legal Release to go along with their entries. The legal release must also be signed by the OSU Extension Office for 4-H members.

2026 TULSA STATE FAIR DEADLINES
August 28: Livestock and Horse Show Entry Deadline
September 9: Livestock and Horse Show Late Entry Deadline
September 14: Contest Entry Deadline
September 25: 4-H & FFA Competitive Exhibits Entry Deadline

08/03/2026

🍀 4-H Enrollment is NOW OPEN! 🍀

Are you ready to learn new skills, make lifelong friends, and have fun along the way? Join Oklahoma 4-H and discover a world of opportunities!

Open to youth in Kindergarten through 12th Grade!

🌱 Choose the 4-H program that's right for your child:

🍀 Cloverbuds (Kindergarten–2nd Grade)
Cloverbuds is a fun, hands-on, non-competitive program designed to introduce young members to 4-H through exciting activities, creativity, and learning while building confidence and friendships.

⭐ 4-H Members (3rd–12th Grade)
Youth in 3rd through 12th grade can participate in all 4-H events and activities, including contests, leadership opportunities, day camps, livestock shows, project exhibits, community service, and much more!

Whether your interests are in:
🐄 Livestock
🍳 Foods & Nutrition
📸 Photography
🧪 STEM
🐇 Rabbits & Poultry
🎤 Public Speaking
🎨 Expressive Arts
🤝 Citizenship & Service
🌟 Leadership
..or one of the many other exciting project areas, there's a place for you in 4-H!

As a 4-H member, you'll have opportunities to:
✅ Join a local 4-H Club
✅ Attend fun Day Camps
✅ Participate in Leadership Retreats
✅ Experience Multi-County Summer Camp
✅ Compete in County, District, and State Contests
✅ Exhibit at Livestock Shows
✅ Give back through Community Service..and so much more!

🌱 Learn. Grow. Lead. Your 4-H adventure starts today!

💻 Enroll online anytime: https://4h.zsuite.org/

For more information, Nowata County Extension Office.

🍀 Discover. Connect. Succeed. Join 4-H today!

07/25/2026

Reminder: ISF entries are due today.

07/24/2026

🎉🍀 Congratulations to our Washington County and Nowata County 4-H members who represented us at the 2026 Oklahoma 4-H Roundup! 🍀🎉

From July 22–24, our delegates traveled to the Oklahoma State University campus in Stillwater to compete, learn, and represent their counties alongside outstanding 4-H members from across Oklahoma. We are incredibly proud of each of these young leaders and their hard work!

💚 2026 Roundup Delegates
• Simon Blum
• Jancie Cantrell
• Carson Collier
• Zander Dyches
• Will Flanagan
• Jerika Mathes
• Brooke Mitchell
• Kasha Watson

🏆 State Contest Results

🥉 ATV Driving – Will Flanagan, 3rd Place
🏅 ATV Participation – Zander Dyches

🥈 Public Speaking – Jancie Cantrell, 2nd Place

🥇 Tractor Driving – Simon Blum, State Champion (1st Place)

🥇 Livestock Quiz Bowl – State Champion Team (1st Place): Team Members: Jerika Mathes, Carson Collier, Brooke Mitchell, Will Flanagan, and Kasha Watson

🌟 Additional State Honors
🐐 Level 1 State Project Winner – Goats: Jerika Mathes
🎓 Graduating Senior Scholarship Recipient: Jancie Cantrell

Congratulations to all of our delegates for representing Washington County and Nowata County 4-H with excellence, leadership, and sportsmanship. Your dedication and commitment to the 4-H program continue to make us proud.

🍀 Congratulations to all! We are proud of each and every one of you!

07/21/2026

📸 The 2026 ASI Photo Contest is now open!
ASI is once again inviting farmers, ranchers and photographers to share the images that best capture the sheep industry. Be sure to review the updated categories before entering.
Submission deadline is July 31, 2026.
More information at https://champ.ly/ycPUOqLL

📸 The 2026 ASI Photo Contest is now open!
ASI is once again inviting farmers, ranchers and photographers to share the images that best capture the sheep industry. Be sure to review the updated categories before entering.

Submit your best photos by 5 p.m. MT on July 31, 2026 to [email protected] and put “2026 ASI Photo Contest” in the subject line. Photos posted in the comments will not be officially entered.

More information at https://champ.ly/ycPUOqLL

07/21/2026

🌿🌱 Get Growing at 4-H Horticulture Camp! 🌱🌿

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and gardening as we build terrariums and container gardens! Whether you have a green thumb or are just getting started, this hands-on camp is a fun way to learn new skills and create something you'll take home to enjoy.

📅 Date: Thursday, July 30
🕧 Time: 12:30–3:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Washington County Extension Office
💲 Cost: $15 per person

🌿 Participants will:
🪴 Create a terrarium
🌸 Design a container garden
🌱 Learn basic plant care and gardening tips
🏡 Take home their creations!
🏅 Create entries for the county fair

⏰ Registration closes Friday, July 24! Space is limited, so don't wait to sign up.
📝 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/tc0jSR7g59

For questions, contact the Washington County OSU Extension Office at 918-534-2216.

We can't wait to see you for an afternoon of planting, creating, and growing!
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Jenifer Harbour at 918-534-2216 or by email at [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event.”

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, s*x, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu.

07/20/2026

🚀🧪 4-H STEM Day Camp – Registration is NOW OPEN! 🧪🚀

Get ready for a full day of hands-on STEM fun! Join us as we explore science, technology, engineering, and math through exciting activities, experiments, and challenges designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

📅 Date: July 28, 2026
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Washington County Extension Office
💲 Cost: $10.00 per person

👦👧 Who Can Attend?
Open to current Washington County and Nowata County 4-H members who will be entering 3rd–12th grade during the 2026–2027 school year.

⏰ Registration Deadline: Friday, July 24 at 11:30 PM
📝 Register Here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zezFesujnK

Don't miss this opportunity to build, create, experiment, and discover with friends during an action-packed day of STEM adventures!

For questions, contact the Washington County OSU Extension Office at 918-534-2216. 🍀

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication or program information or reasonable accommodation need to contact Jenifer Harbour at 918-534-2216 or [email protected] at least two weeks prior to the event.

Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, s*x, color, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit https://eeo.okstate.edu.