Alleghany County 4-H

08/31/2026

Mark your calendars! Come out and support Alleghany 4-H🍀 next Saturday, September 5 at Alleghany CARES between 10 am - 3 pm!

100% of the funds raised go directly back to our local youth—helping them participate in life-changing county, district, and state leadership activities, competitions, and camps throughout the year.

Your support truly makes a difference in shaping our future leaders. See you there! ❤️🍀

08/28/2026

Come learn more about Kaleidoscope (our new system to submit Project Record Books)🍀. Help sessions are available for adults and youth!

✨ Ready to make your project records shine?

As North Carolina 4-H introduces the new online project record option through Kaleidoscope, we’re offering two sessions via Zoom to help 4-H members and the adults who support them get started.

💻 Adult Help Session | September 21, 7-8 p.m.
4-H staff, volunteers, parents and others are invited to bring their questions and learn more about supporting 4-H’ers with their online project records.

🍀 Youth Help Session | September 22, 7-8 p.m.
4-H’ers are invited to bring their questions and get help as they work on their online project records. All youth must be accompanied by an adult.

🔗 Learn more and register for a virtual help session: go.ncsu.edu/kaleidoscope-help

08/28/2026

Make plans to come join the fun at the Alleghany Agricultural Fair September 17-20. There's something for everyone!

🎡 Mark your calendars for the ultimate fun! 🎡

The fair is back September 17–20, 2026 at the Justice Carlisle Higgins Fairgrounds in Sparta and you won't want to miss a single minute of the excitement! Bring the whole family out for four non-stop days of fun.

Here is what's in store:
🎶 Live Music
🎡 Thrilling Carnival Rides
🚜 High-Octane Truck & Tractor Pull
🐐🐓Livestock Events & Shows
🏆 Exhibition Building Exhibits
🎈 Kids Night featuring the PBS Kids Tent!

Tag your fair crew in the comments so they don't forget! 👇

📞 Questions? Give our office a call at 336-372-5597.

08/26/2026

Today we mourn the loss of an American icon, a beloved philanthropist and a proud 4-H alumna, Dolly Parton. Her extraordinary life was defined not only by her incredible talent, but by her unwavering generosity, compassion and commitment to helping others.

For generations of young people, Dolly embodied what it means to use your gifts in service of others. From her roots in 4-H to her lifelong investment in literacy, education and community, she showed us that true leadership is grounded in humility, kindness, and purpose. As Dolly once said, "storms make trees take deeper roots." 💚

A proud 4-H alumna, she reminded us that challenges can strengthen us and help us grow. That wisdom will continue to inspire young people and communities for generations to come. We extend our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and the millions whose lives she touched. Her legacy of hope, generosity, and service will live on. 🍀

08/25/2026

🎡 Save the Date! The fair is back Sept 17–20! 🎟️

Get ready for four days of non-stop fun! We’ve got carnival rides, livestock shows, exhibition hall displays, and all your favorite fair treats. Bring the whole family—you won't want to miss this! 🍿✨

📞 Questions? Give the Extension Office a call at (336) 372-5597.

🎡✨ The countdown is on — the Alleghany Agricultural Fair is coming to town September 17-20, 2026! 🎉

There are so many great things going on, you won't want to miss the fun. . . . carnival rides, live music, exhibition entries, livestock shows and much, much more. 🎶🎨🎪🍪🐑🐓

It’s time to show off your hard work and creativity! 🥧🌻🐇
‼Bring your exhibition entries to the Emerson Black Building on Monday, Sept. 14 and Tuesday, Sept. 15 between 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. to be entered for your chance to win a blue ribbon🌟

Don’t miss your chance to be part of the tradition — we can’t wait to see what you’ve been working on! 🎪🌼🍎🥕🌽🍯

All information can be found: https://alleghany.ces.ncsu.edu/news/2026-alleghany-agricultural-fair/

Contact the office with any questions @ 336-372-5597‼👈🏻

08/22/2026

A new way to complete 4-H project records is here! 💻🍀

Beginning this year, North Carolina 4-H members can complete project records online through Kaleidoscope. This new option provides a more flexible, accessible way to document 4-H experiences while helping prepare youth for the digital tools they'll encounter in scholarships, college applications, internships and future careers.

During the 2026 transition year, members may choose between the new Kaleidoscope system, or the traditional document format.

Explore the new system and learn what it means for the 2026 program year at the link in our comments.

08/21/2026

The United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) is now accepting applications from North Carolina students for its statewide selection process through Oct. 4.

The USSYP gives high school juniors and seniors interested in studying history or political science an opportunity to spend a week in Washington, D.C. meeting legislators, cabinet members, Supreme Court justices and officials from federal agencies and the White House.

The program will select two North Carolina students as delegates. Each delegate will receive a $12,500 scholarship and attend a week-long educational program in Washington, D.C. from March 6-13.

For application materials, entry forms and eligibility information, visit: https://ncdpi.instructure.com/courses/6560/pages/2026-united-states-senate-youth-program.

08/15/2026

🍀 Meet the 2026-2027 North Carolina 4-H state officers!

Five youth leaders from across the state are stepping into a year of leadership, service and connection as they represent 4-H members across North Carolina.

From livestock and presentations to citizenship, camps and community service, each officer brings different experiences, interests and perspectives to the team. As they begin their year together, they’re looking forward to connecting with members and helping more young people discover the opportunities 4-H has to offer.

Get to know Natalia Estrada, Leah Frick, Promise McCoy, Kendal Thornburg and Galyce Ham, and learn about the experiences that shaped them and their goals for the year ahead.

🔗 Meet the 2026-2027 State 4-H Council officers at the link in our comments.

08/15/2026

Happy Friday!🍀

08/12/2026

Back to School Bash — Saturday, August 15!

Before the backpacks are packed and the school bells start ringing, come out for one more afternoon of summer fun!

Join us for the 3rd Annual Saturdays in Sparta Back to School Bash at Crouse Park. We’ll be set up in the Farmer’s Market area with a lot of FREE activities for kids and teens — and the whole family is welcome to join the fun!

Kids can try their hand at spin art, marble painting, origami, building an airplane, making a mini archery set, cookie making, Tenzi, seek-and-find activities, yard games, a family dance workout and more!

Saturday, August 15
3:00–5:00 PM
Farmer’s Market area at Crouse Park
FREE!

Bring the kids, bring their friends, and come spend the afternoon creating, playing and celebrating before we head back to school.

Please help us spread the word and share this with a family who would love a FREE afternoon of fun in Sparta!