All applications are due in the Madera County 4-H Office by 5:00 p.m. on the published deadline date. 

Outstanding Leader Award

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State Leadership Conference   July  2026

   U.C. Davis Campus                 

    Register here:  **COMING SOON**

FAVORITE FOODS DAY & CONSUMER SCIENCE   JANUARY 24, 2026

    Liberty High School LEAF Bldg.

   Information:  **COMING SOON**

   DEADLINE:  January 8, 2026    

County HORSE EXPO   JANUARY 25, 2026

    Madera Fairgrounds  10:00am

Photography Contest    **TBD** 

County Model Horse Show      February 7, 2026  **TBD**??

   8:30am Check-In/Registration

Model Horse Show flyer

__How to Participate in the 4-H Model Horse Show__

MADERA COUNTY 4-H MODEL HORSE SHOW CLASSES

  REGISTER HERE

Small Animal EXPO  February 22, 2026

Madera Fairgrounds  Check-In:  10:00am

County Presentation Day       MARCH 7, 2026   

Madera High School      Check-In:  9:00am

          ENTRIES DUE February 24, 2026

  Register:  coming soon

Presentation Manual REVISED 1.2021

Helpful Hints

REGIONAL Presentation Day Registration  April 18, 2026  MADERA COUNTY VENUE

 INFO & REGISTRATION HERE:  COMING SOON

Open to Blue & Gold medal winners from County.

We will also need one evaluator(judge) for every 3 presentations.  One Room Host/Emcee for every 10 entries from each county.  Evaluators and Room Host/Emcees will register on-line as well.

County Fashion Revue Check with surrounding counties for event.

Large Animal (LIVESTOCK) EXPO  March 29, 2026

Madera Fairgrounds  Check-In:  9:30am

CITIZENSHIP FOCUS CRITERIA & APPLICATIONS

Only needs to be completed if looking for financial assistance from Madera County 4-H Leaders Council.

Citizenship Focus Criteria List

Washington Focus Application TEMPLATE

CA Focus Application TEMPLATE

4-H Camp - June 16-20, 2026

(Counselors arrive June 15, 2026)

TEEN COUNCIL DUE:  January 21, 2026

Jr. COUNSELOR DUE:  January 21, 2026 

CAMPER DUE:  April 1, 2026

COMING SOON

**  Age Requirements to attend camp:  9-18 years old by Dec. 31 of current program year  **

MADERA COUNTY 4-H Ambassador    DUE  March 10, 2026

INFO from CA 4-H Office         

Ambassador Application TEMPLATE  (Interviews March 25, 2026)

County Ambassador Handbook 4.2024

MADERA County Teen Leader (Formerly TLAW)  DUE  March 10, 2026

Madera County Teen Leader (formerly TLAW) Application     (Interviews March 25, 2026)

MADERA COUNTY 4-H Service Excellence Award

  DUE April 29, 2026

4-H Service Excellence Award APP     (Interviews May 20, 2026)