Rockingham County 4-H

09/04/2026

We can't wait to see everyone's posters next week!

We are excited to announce a new contest! Create a poster on any rabbit topic of your choice! Check out all details on the website - https://go.ncsu.edu/rabbitposters
Posters due September 11th.

09/01/2026

Don't forget about the 4-H Rabbit Poster Contest. You can earn 4-H scholarship dollars, have your poster in an exhibit at the Carolina Classic Fair and share all about rabbits!

We are excited to announce a new contest! Create a poster on any rabbit topic of your choice! Check out all details on the website - https://go.ncsu.edu/rabbitposters
Posters due September 11th.

08/27/2026

As you may know, North Carolina 4-H recently introduced a new online option for completing project records through Kaleidoscope for the 2026 program year. As 4-H’ers and the adults who support them begin using the system, we will be offering two virtual help sessions in September to answer questions and provide additional support.

These sessions are intended to be help sessions rather than introductory training. Participants are encouraged to access and explore Kaleidoscope beforehand and come prepared with questions based on their experience using the system.

Adult Help Session
Monday, September 21 | 7-8 p.m.
This session is designed for 4-H staff, volunteers, parents, guardians and other adults who support youth with project records. Participants can bring questions about navigating Kaleidoscope, the online project record process and supporting 4-H’ers as they work through their records.

Youth Help Session
Tuesday, September 22 | 7-8 p.m.
This session is designed for 4-H’ers who have begun exploring or working on their project record through Kaleidoscope. Youth should come prepared with questions about navigating the system and creating or completing their online project record.
*All youth must be accompanied by an adult during the session. Only one registration is needed for each youth and accompanying adult.

Both sessions will be held via Zoom. Registration is required, and Zoom information will be sent directly to registered participants.
https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/news/virtual-help-sessions-offered-for-online-project-records/

08/25/2026

Check out the September 4-H newsletter. It includes info on upcoming contests!
https://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-newsletters/september-4-h-newsletter/

08/25/2026

It's almost that time! Don't miss the 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest. Get your ideas together! https://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-pumpkin-decorating-contest/

08/25/2026

Here is the information about the 4-H Food Fair! https://rockingham.ces.ncsu.edu/4-h-youth-development/4-h-food-fair/

08/24/2026

08/24/2026

You can view the premium book and all the competition details online at:
NC State Fair 4-H Competitions https://www.ncagr.gov/divisions/nc-state-fair/competitions/general-competitions/4-h

Click the Competition Information Section.

Entry Deadlines:
Please refer to the deadlines listed under each section in the premium book.
For 4-H Crafts, Sewing Needlecraft, County Exhibits, Entomology, Photography, Haybales, etc.:

Online Entry Deadline: Tuesday, September 15, 2026

NC State Fair ONLINE Entry Registration - https://ncsfge.fairwire.com/

Exhibit Drop-Off Times:

Deliver exhibits to the Education Building; enter through Gate 12 from Hillsboro Street

Saturday, October 10 from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sunday, October 11 from 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Monday, October 12 from 8:00 am - 12:00 noon

Exhibits released from other fairs will be accepted until 3:00 pm on Monday, October 12 with entry tags from prior fairs. Call 919-839-4513 for details.

Mailed exhibits must be received by Monday, October 5th, 2026. Entries may be shipped via UPS or FedEx (signature required) to:

NC State Fair Attn Entry Department 4285 Trinity Road Raleigh NC 27607

08/19/2026

Hope you can come to the next 4-H Rabbit Team meeting. Even if you don’t have a rabbit, but are interested please join us!

08/18/2026

New 4-H Project Record Book Details!

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.