Jefferson County 4-H Newsletters are sent out on the 15th of every month, and include updates on events, deadlines, and information about Countywide 4-H activity. To get this newsletter sent straight to your inbox make sure you are enrolled in 4honline (Link). For a printed copy email email 4h.jefferson@wsu.edu
AUGUST 2026
Table of Contents:
Upcoming Local 4-H Events
Upcoming State Events
Upcoming National Events
Volunteer News
Upcoming Community Events
Useful Community Information
Stay up to date with all the upcoming 4-H events by checking out our event calendar https://extension.wsu.edu/jefferson/events/
89th ANNUAL JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIR IS COMPLETE!
The 2026 Jefferson County Fair has concluded – many thanks to everyone who pulled together to make this event happen! If you would like to like to share feedback with the committee that plans the event click on the button below.
UPCOMING 4-H EVENTS
Our final event for the 4-H year will be our Awards Ceremony on October 16th 2026 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds. Your 4-H Leaders Council will be planning the event and will send out an invitation as soon as information is available.
Record Books and Club Award Forms are due to the WSU Extension Office by September 30th. If you have not picked your record book (or other items) up after Fair it is at the WSU Extension Office. Connect with your Club Leader to pick it up. Completed Record Books that are turned in by September 30th will be judged, and eligible for a cash prize at the Awards Ceremony!
Vote for 4-H Leader of the Year and 4-H Ambassadors using the survey link below.
UPCOMING STATE 4-H EVENTS:
Washington State Fair
Most Departments require a blue ribbon to qualify for State Fair. If you are interested and have questions reach out to your County Coordinator the week after Fair. Our county gets limited allocations but your coordinator can advocate for you! State Fair runs for the whole month of September – depending on what you will be participating in determines what day you will be exhibiting. The schedule is on the website.
If you would like to exhibit a still life object at State Fair you must register and drop the item off at the WSU Extension office by 9am on Monday August 31st.
Information can be found here (link):
UPCOMING NATIONAL 4-H EVENTS:
2027 Youth in Action Scholarship Portal is Open – (more at this link)
Starlink + Tractor Supply Partnership beginning September 1st – Help support WA State 4-H! 🍀
We’re excited to share a new initiative with Tractor Supply and Starlink that will bring fast, reliable internet access to rural communities and create an opportunity for significant unrestricted support for your local 4‑H program. From September 1–November 1, for every Starlink Kit purchased and registered at Tractor Supply, the value of the first month’s subscription will support 4‑H. Similar to Tractor Supply’s Paper Clover and Casey’s Round Up campaigns, a portion of the funds generated through eligible Starlink kit purchases and activations will directly benefit 4‑H in your state. As part of the initiative, Starlink will also provide kits and service to 100 designated 4‑H clubs serving rural youth, through an RFA process.
Together, we can help ensure more young people—regardless of where they live—have access to the opportunities, resources, and experiences that prepare them to be Beyond Ready for the future.
More information can be found at https://4-h.org/about/impact-areas/bridging-the-digital-divide/ (link)
VOLUNTEER NEWS:
Report your hours and help us communicate the value of what our Volunteers do to WSU and Jefferson County Government. Follow the link below to make your report digitally. There are also paper forms you can send in at the WSU Jefferson Extension Office. GivePulse Volunteer Hours Report (link)
How to Become a Volunteer:
- Complete Background Check (Every 3 years)
- Complete Training: Child First, EP 14, and WA 4-H Volunteer Orientation
- Enroll on 4-H Online
- Report your volunteer hours!
If you have any questions about accessing these training opportunities please reach out to your County Coordinator. You can also find more information on our volunteer page.
Jefferson County 4-H Volunteer Information Page (link)
UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
Volunteer with the Jefferson County Farm Tour!
USEFUL COMMUNITY INFORMATION:
Other events that are happening in our Community that might interest you!
Know of an upcoming event that 4-H’ers should know about? Send it to us! 4h.jefferson@wsu.edu