Hampden County 4-H

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Hampden County 4-H Hampden County 4-H is a part of the Massachusetts 4-H youth program. The 4-H Youth Program in Hampden County consists of numerous clubs throughout the region.

Youth members have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities and programs through the Hampden County 4-H Fair Association and various clubs throughout the region. The Hampden County 4-H Fair Association is responsible for organizing workshops, field trips, community service opportunities, fundraisers and the annual fair. The Hampden County 4-H Fair is hosted on the Eastern States Exposition fair grounds the last weekend in July every year. At the fair, youth members participate and showcase their hard work from the past year through demonstrations, animal showmanship, and hall exhibits. All public is welcome to attend and applaud the dedication and accomplishments of the 4-Hers.

09/29/2026

Great piece featuring some Hampden County 4-H youth. Come enjoy a delicious jet shake The Big E and your support goes directly to 4-H youth programming across the region.

09/27/2026

Have you got your milk fix yet? You’ve got one week left to get your vanilla, chocolate or strawberry jet shakes at the The Big E 4-H Milk Booth presented by Hampden County 4-H Youth Fair volunteers. All proceeds go directly to 4-H Programs and supporting youth in agriculture. Stop by and give it a try!

09/22/2026

Thanks to our community partnership with Eastern States Exposition Hampden County’s This N That 4-H Club of Southwick and Chicopee Challengers 4-H “learned by doing” throughout the summer, planting and cultivating the urban garden outside Farm-A-Rama.
Be sure to check out the exhibit on your visit to The Big E. 🍀🌱

09/16/2026

Our famous jet shakes are BAAAACCKKK The Big E 4-H Milk Booth. Find us in the Mallary Agricultural Complex Rotunda by the Butter Sculpture. All volunteers, all for kids. Every dollar goes back to 4-H Programs. 🐄🥛🍀

🍀Calling all 4-H Alumni, what a great opportunity to join us on 4-H Day in our home county and share stories of how 4-H ...
09/16/2026

🍀Calling all 4-H Alumni, what a great opportunity to join us on 4-H Day in our home county and share stories of how 4-H impacted your life.
And be sure to stop by the Milk
Booth for a delicious shake and support our youth!🍀

The Massachusetts 4-H Hearts & Hands Alumni Association (HHAA) is so excited for our inaugural event on September 19th, 4-H Day at The Big E! Come to the New England Center at 10:30 am, 1:00 pm or 3:30 pm to meet other 4-H alumni, renew your connection to Massachusetts 4-H, and impact the direction of HHAA. At 1:00, HHAA will hold an intergenerational alumni panel (see flyer). We hope to see you there! Massachusetts 4-H Program

Calling all Alums! 🍀
08/30/2026

Calling all Alums! 🍀

Calling all Massachusetts 4-H alumni!

The MA 4-H Hearts & Hands Alumni Association will be hosting a gathering at The Big E on Saturday, September 19, helping to bring together former 4‑H’ers and supporters who want to reconnect, grow their networks, and give back in ways that fit their lives.

The Massachusetts 4-H Foundation will have a limited number of complimentary admission passes available for alumni association members.

Interested in attending? Email [email protected] to request a pass.

Not yet a member of the MA 4-H Hearts & Hands Alumni Association? Join us here: https://www.mass4hfoundation.org/for-families-clubs/ma4halumni/

More details coming soon! We hope to see you at The Big E! 🍀

It’s that time again! We are excited to let you know that registration for the 2026 4-H Milk Booth is open through SignU...
08/20/2026

It’s that time again!

We are excited to let you know that registration for the 2026 4-H Milk Booth is open through SignUpGenius!

Volunteer shifts are available from September 18 through October 4, with the following shift times:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
All volunteers will receive a parking pass and gate pass for the day of their assigned shift. Volunteers who work five or more days will receive a 17-day pass.

We encourage you to sign up early to secure your preferred dates and times. As always, if you have questions or request accommodations please let us know. We look forward to another successful year at the Big E and appreciate your continued support.

Thanks to our friends WWLP-22News for stopping by and covering our 73rd Hampden County 4-H & Youth Fair. Pedal Thru Yout...
07/28/2026

Thanks to our friends WWLP-22News for stopping by and covering our 73rd Hampden County 4-H & Youth Fair.
Pedal Thru Youth Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Massachusetts 4-H Program

The annual Hampden County 4-H Fair returned to the Mallory Complex at the Eastern States Exposition on Saturday.

Thank you to MassLive for covering the 73rd Hampden County 4-H & Youth Fair on Saturday. Great pictures! Massachusetts 4...
07/27/2026

Thank you to MassLive for covering the 73rd Hampden County 4-H & Youth Fair on Saturday. Great pictures!
Massachusetts 4-H Foundation Massachusetts 4-H Program

Livestock events were popular with the crowds, where young handlers got to show off their skills in showmanship competitions

That’s a wrap on 73rd Hampden County 4-H & Youth Fair. Can we order up this weather every year please? What a wonderful ...
07/26/2026

That’s a wrap on 73rd Hampden County 4-H & Youth Fair. Can we order up this weather every year please? What a wonderful day celebrating the accomplishments of our youth. Thank you to all who helped make it a success.

Congratulations to all the exhibitors, families, volunteers and animals - this truly was a Fair to remember.

There will be more to report, but for now enjoy these teasers. Please share photos from today and tag us.

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