4-H of Chatham County, NC

09/23/2026

Interested in Coding?
Chatham County 4-H is looking for youth and adult volunteers interested in coding, robotics, problem-solving, and teamwork to join us in forming a team for the Game of Drones 4-H Coding Competition.

To learn more, visit us at: https://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/news/chatham-4-h-game-of-drones-teams/

09/22/2026

Mark your calendars for the Love Chatham Community Classic Family Festival on Saturday November 7th, 10 AM - 2 PM, at Bray Park in Siler City. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a Car & Bike Show, live music, food, vendors, AND the opportunity to raise resources for our neighbors in need. All proceeds benefit Love Chatham’s mission to end homelessness. Visit lovechatham.org to learn more!

09/22/2026

🎃 Registration is now open! 🎃
It is time to get ready to show off your creativity in the 4-H Pumpkin Decorating Contest! Participants of all ages are invited to submit a decorated pumpkin. Make it spooky, silly, festive, or completely unique!
For more information, including how to register, visit us at: https://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/news/chatham-4-h-pumpkin-decorating-contest/

09/16/2026

Join 4-H at the Pittsboro Farmers Market tomorrow! (Thursday, Sept. 17th from 3:00-6:00pm)

Located at 50 W. Salisbury St, Pittsboro, NC 27312 at the Downtown Pittsboro Pop-Up Park.

Bring the kids by for free, family-friendly activities while you shop!

To learn more about 4-H reach out to our local 4-H staff at: https://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/people/

09/16/2026

Celebrate the season with a day full of activities and adventure for ages 8 to 12! Participants will enjoy crafts, games, and fall fun, plus a field trip to Huckleberry Trail Farm where we’ll enjoy a corn maze, old timey games, a scavenger hunt, tour the farm, and even more! Participants will each be able to take home a small pumpkin too!

For more details, visit us at: chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/news/4-h-fall-fun-day-field-trip-2026/

09/04/2026

NC A&T and 4-H are partnering with the Mark Cuban Foundation to host the first-ever 4-H AI Bootcamp for high school students! It will be held at the Harnett County 4-H office in Lillington, NC.

It will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 31, November 7, and November 14, free of charge, and will include lunch!

Youth will learn about AI tools and create a final project at the end. Afterwards, they will be invited to be a part of the MCF AI Alumni network, which could lead to other connections and opportunities.

Application deadline is September 30th!
Visit markcubanai.org/apply

09/04/2026

The 76th Chatham County Fair is coming up Sept. 17-20!
Great entertainment, rides, activities, and exhibitions

Farmers, gardeners, crafters, bakers,
The Fair Association is seeking the following for the annual (judged) exhibition:
* Produce & flowers: got a good looking squash/melon/pumpkin or other beautiful item you've grown? Everyone would love to see it!
* Home canned goods
* Home baked goods--pies, cakes, breads
* Homemade quilts, crocheting, knitting, sewn goods, pottery, crafts, baskets, woodworking.

09/01/2026

Make sure to weigh in on the Pittsboro Farmers Market hours!

We’re taking a fresh look at Pittsboro Farmers Market hours, and we’d love your input! Whether you shop with us every Thursday, stop by occasionally, or haven’t been able to make our current hours work, your feedback will help us understand what schedule best serves our community. The survey o...

08/26/2026

Tick-Tock, Tick-Tock! The clock is running and your time is about to run out to sign up to participate in this year's Chatham County 4-H Youth Livestock Show.

~!!!!~!!!!~ Don't miss out, because once the clock stops running, registration will be closed and NO ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED, including walk up registrations on the day of the event.

The LAST DAY TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY 8-28-26 by 5:00pm.
https://chatham.ces.ncsu.edu/livestock-show/

07/28/2026

🍀 Ready to Find Your Awesome?
Join Chatham County 4-H! 🍀

Looking for an exciting space where your kids can discover new talents, make great friends, and build real confidence?

Chatham County 4-H offers incredible hands-on experiences for youth ages 5–18. Whether they want to master livestock care and animal handling, dive into STEM projects, or become confident public speakers, we have a place for them to thrive!

✨ Get Guided by a Pro: Want to know how to jump in?
Connect with our 4-H Assistant and ultimate 4-H Guru, Sydney Blair. As a former 4-H State Officer, Sydney has experienced the magic of this program firsthand and is ready to help your child start their own amazing journey.📲 Reach out to Sydney today to find the perfect club for your family!

Sydney Blair, 4-H Program Assistant & Volunteer Coordinator, 4-H Youth Development