Alleghany County 4-H

09/04/2026

09/04/2026

Proceeds Day is TOMORROW!!!!🤩 Come out and support Alleghany 4-H youth @ Alleghany CARES from 10am - 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.🍀

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! ❤️🍀

09/04/2026

Want to experience student life at NC State? 🐺
Join us for Spend a Day at State with the Agricultural Institute! You'll tour campus, chat with current students and AGI coordinators, and enjoy some legendary Howling Cow ice cream! 🍦
Spend A Day dates and registration are up now, so don't wait to claim your spot!
You can learn more and register at: https://cals.ncsu.edu/agricultural-institute/about/spend-a-day-at-state/

09/03/2026

Calling all emerging leaders across the nation to apply for USDA’s 2027 Spring Intern Cohort! We’re looking for individuals with a commitment to public service who are ready to develop their skills and support farmers and rural America.

🔗 Learn more about this opportunity, and apply by Nov. 13, 2026: usda.gov/internships

09/01/2026

Excellent opportunity to support a great program.🍀

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‼👈🏻