Events & Activities
Meat Judging
In Meat Judging, members evaluate beef, pork, and lamb carcasses and cuts based on quality and yield. Contestants identify retail cuts, rank classes, and explain their reasoning. It’s a great opportunity to learn how meat products are graded, marketed, and selected by consumers — skills valuable in both agriculture and food science careers.
Wool Judging
Wool Judging helps youth learn to evaluate fleeces based on cleanliness, length, crimp, handle, and yield. Participants rank wool samples, give reasons for their placings, and gain insight into how fiber quality affects value. This contest develops attention to detail and communication skills essential for anyone interested in the sheep industry.
State Shoot
The Wyoming 4-H State Shoot brings together over 600 youth competing in multiple shooting disciplines—such as air rifle, small bore, pistol, archery, shotgun, and muzzleloader.
State Fair
The Wyoming State Fair is one of the major annual events where 4-H members can exhibit their projects to the public and judges as part of the statewide fair.
It offers opportunities in livestock judging, showmanship, static exhibits, fashion revue, dog shows, and more as part of the fair’s competitive and exhibition programs.
Showcase Showdown
Showcase Showdown is a three-day event at the University of Wyoming offering workshops, tours, contests, and social events.
Activities include contests such as cake decorating, cooking, robotics, livestock skillathons, presentations, horse judging, and more.
Horse Camp
Horse Camp gives 4-H members an immersive experience in equine education and horsemanship. Participants learn safe riding, horse care, grooming, and handling, and often get instruction in disciplines like western pleasure, trail, or showmanship. The goal is to build confidence, responsibility, and horse project skills in a supportive group setting.
Will be back soon!
OUTDOOR & HUNTING SKILLS
The outdoor and hunting skills competition is a National 4-H contest that challenges youth ages 8-18 to learn about North American Wildlife species, habitat management, hunting, and basic orienteering at the national level.
Food, Fun, 4-H
Food, Fun, 4-H is a year-round cooking and food literacy program open to any 4-H member (or family) interested in developing culinary skills. Each month, participants receive recipes, follow along via a Zoom or virtual presentation, cook two dishes, and submit photos or reflections.
State 4-H Leadership Team
The State 4-H Leadership Team is a select group of senior 4-H members (ages 15–18) who have shown leadership at the county level and want to further develop skills in promotion, service, and youth education. Members serve as ambassadors for Wyoming 4-H, represent the program at statewide events, assist in planning, and mentor other youth.
National Shooting Sports Championship
The National 4-H Shooting Sports Championships bring together youth from across the country to compete in multiple shooting disciplines including air rifle, air pistol, small-bore rifle, small-bore pistol, shotgun, muzzleloading, hunting skills, and archery (compound and recurve).
Raton Shooting Sports Awards Trip
Top performers from the Wyoming State Shoot are selected for an award trip to the NRA Whittington Center in Raton, NM.
National 4-H Conference
A national leadership event where youth engage with peers, policy work, and professional development.
National 4-H Congress
An annual gathering of 4-H youth that includes leadership training, educational sessions, networking, service, and recognition.
Ignite by 4-H
Ignite by 4-H (formerly the National 4-H Summit) is a multi-day national conference held in Washington, D.C., bringing together thousands of 4-H teens from across the country. Participants explore topics in STEM, agriscience, healthy living, leadership, and civic engagement through workshops, speakers, and hands-on activities.
Western national Roundup
The Western National Roundup brings together 4-H members from 30+ states to compete in livestock judging, horse judging, meats, family and consumer sciences, and public speaking contests, as well as to participate in leadership and cultural workshops.
International/cross-cultural Experiences
The 4-H International Exchange Program gives Wyoming 4-H members the chance to experience life in another country — or to host a youth visitor in their own home. Through partnerships with programs like States’ 4-H International, participants can travel to countries such as Japan, Costa Rica, South Korea, Norway, and Taiwan for 4–8-week cultural exchanges.
We’ll be back in 2027! Check back in 2026 for updates.
307 Livestock Judging
Build your livestock evaluation and communication skills through the 307 Livestock Judging Series.
Compare animals, explain your choices, and gain confidence in the show ring.
Open to all Wyoming 4H members at any experience level.
Robotics Academy
Explore the world of robotics through hands-on challenges, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Build, code, and test your own robot while learning real STEM skills.
Contact Us
Wyoming 4-H
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences & Natural Resources
Room 112
1000 E. University Ave
Laramie, WY 82071
Dept. 3354
Email: 4h@uwyo.edu
Phone: (307) 766-5170
The University of Wyoming has earned its Research Level 1 (R1) status from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, placing Wyoming’s only four-year university in the rarefied air of the top research universities in the United States.
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