Botetourt County 4-H

Call Directions Website

Botetourt County 4-H Botetourt County 4-H is open to all youth ages 9 - 19. We offer programming opportunities to elementary, middle, and high school students.

With a motto of "To Make The Best Better", and a "Learn By Doing" attitude 4-H offers leadership and life skills development through hands-on activities in a multitude of project disciplines. Currently, Botetourt County 4-H has a variety of active community/special interest clubs, as well as an active presence in our county's public schools. For information on our clubs or in-school programs, please feel free to contact us.

It's never too early to plan lunch and/or dinner, so mark your calendars for Monday, October 26th, 2026, at the Town Cen...
10/12/2026

It's never too early to plan lunch and/or dinner, so mark your calendars for Monday, October 26th, 2026, at the Town Center Taphouse.

Mindful Mondays will benefit the Botetourt County 4-H Cooking Club, with 10% of all sales supporting the club's youth and programming.

Thanks!

10/09/2026

Are you coming to BOCO Night out? Come see us, the sheriff said to! Botetourt County Sheriff

With it being National 4-H Week, what an awesome story on our own, Addison Kelly! One of the many examples of the great ...
10/08/2026

With it being National 4-H Week, what an awesome story on our own, Addison Kelly! One of the many examples of the great things our 4-H members are doing! We are proud of you, Addison!!

A Botetourt County 4-H member earned a top-10 finish at a national FFA competition after winning a state title in July. Addison Kelly placed first in the State FFA Dairy Handlers Career Development Event July 30 at the Rockingham County Fairgrounds in Harrisonburg. The competition was held as part o...

Check out this workshop opportunity that is offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension - Botetourt County office! Que...
09/16/2026

Check out this workshop opportunity that is offered by the Virginia Cooperative Extension - Botetourt County office!

Questions? Reach out to Lara Edwards (ANR Agent) at 540-928-3210.

Join us September 22nd to learn about science based alternatives to traditional hay feeding for the winter!

Register online: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/UBn1yvzj8d or by calling the Botetourt Extension Office (540-928-3210).
Cost: $10 to cover the meal (check or cash to Botetourt Extension Office)
Location: Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department, Community Room
Time: 6 pm

If you are a person with a disability and desire any assistive devices, services or other accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact the Botetourt Extension Office at (540-928-3210/TDD*) during business hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to discuss accommodations 5 days prior to the event. *TDD number is (800) 828-1120.

It’s a big day as we kick off 4-H in-school programming today at Colonial Elementary School * Blue Ridge, VA! Can you te...
09/01/2026

It’s a big day as we kick off 4-H in-school programming today at Colonial Elementary School * Blue Ridge, VA! Can you tell Mr. Painter is excited?

08/12/2026

Happy first day of school to our friends at Botetourt County Public Schools and all of our 4-H members!

We can't wait to start working with students in the classroom again in September!!

BREAKING NEWS! Save the date for 4-H Camp 2027!!!!W. E. Skelton 4H Educational Conference Center at SML
08/10/2026

BREAKING NEWS! Save the date for 4-H Camp 2027!!!!

W. E. Skelton 4H Educational Conference Center at SML

We’re all set up and ready to go at the Botetourt County Fair!Come see us from 9-4!!
08/01/2026

We’re all set up and ready to go at the Botetourt County Fair!

Come see us from 9-4!!

The 2026 Botetourt County Fair kicks off this evening at 5:30 PM (until 9:00 PM) at the Buchanan Town Park. There will b...
07/31/2026

The 2026 Botetourt County Fair kicks off this evening at 5:30 PM (until 9:00 PM) at the Buchanan Town Park. There will be activities available, and several 4-H members will be exhibiting their poultry projects.

The fair resumes tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM with a full schedule of events, including livestock shows occurring throughout the day. This is a great opportunity to see our Botetourt 4-H Livestock Club in action!

While you're there, be sure to stop by and see our 4-H displays and exhibits located at "R" on the fair map. We will have activities, giveaway items, and multiple club displays.

You can visit botetourtcountyfair.com for the schedule and more information!

We look forward to seeing you there!

Here is some great information about the Spotted Lantern Fly and how to report sightings. Be sure to follow the Virginia...
07/31/2026

Here is some great information about the Spotted Lantern Fly and how to report sightings.

Be sure to follow the Virginia Cooperative Extension - Botetourt County page for information on this and other topics.

Address

9 West Main Street, PO Box 217
Fincastle, VA
24090

Telephone

+15409283210

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Botetourt County 4-H posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share