Statewide Events and Programs

4-H Congress

4-H Congress is a week-long event at the Montana State University campus to grow youths into stronger leaders. They can make connections with other kids in their state, attend workshops and compete in contests.

Pre Congress

Pre Congress starts two days before 4-H Congress and focuses on making the general 4-H Congress successful. This event is for youth already in a Congress committee role.

 

Recreation Lab

This event is a 4-H member favorite: It provides an opportunity for youth and adults to enhance their leadership, communication, and team building skills in an action-packed and interactive setting.

Citizenship Seminar

Montana Citizenship Seminar is designed to inspire 4-H youth as they learn about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship. 

Montana 4-H Day

Montana 4-H day provides an opportunity to educate Montana legislators about the work and success of 4-H in the state. 

State Contests

State contests are designed to provide educational and state level competitive events to Montana 4-H'ers.Most state contests take place and are recognized at Montana 4-H Congress each year.

Fall Leadership Training

Fall Leadership Training is the annual leadership development retreat for Montana 4-H Ambassadors and teen leaders.

Leadership Academy

The Leadership Academy helps Montana 4-H members build leadership skills while serving their local 4-H programs in new ways.

Statewide Project Events

Horse and Livestock forum

The Montana 4-H Horse and Livestock Forum is an opportunity for 4-H leaders and teens to further their skills in working with youth in the Horse and Livestock Projects. Workshops and demonstrations are offered throughout the event and time is allowed to share ideas from county to county. 

State Horse Show

The Montana 4-H State Horse Show is a chance for 4-H horse project members to showcase their skills alongside peers from across the state in a fun and educational competition. 

Shooting Sports Events

Montana 4-H Shooting Sports events provide 4-H Shooting Sports members with opportunities to participate in fun and educational competitive matches in archery, air rifle, air pistol, and small bore rifle.  

Volunteer Events

Montana Volunteer Institute

This statewide event welcomes all Montana 4-H volunteers—whether you’re brand-new or have years of experience. 

Shooting Sports Trainings

Shooting Sports is the 4th largest 4-H project in Montana with over 2,600 youth enrolled annually in the combined disciplines of archery, hunting, muzzle loading, pistol, rifle, and shotgun. Trained leaders are able to provide youth an opportunity to learn safety, leadership, sportsmanship, decision making, and technical skills, in addition to the opportunity to compete at the local, state and national level.