University of Maryland Extension Worcester County 4-H

09/02/2026

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Email from University of MD Extension - Lower Eastern Shore Worcester County 4-H News Waves WORCESTER COUNTY 4-H NEWSWAVES September 2, 2026 Worcester County 4-H Youth Development Program P.O. Box 219

09/01/2026

Please mark your calendars!

Save the date and mark your calendars! National Wreaths Across America Day 2026 will take place on Saturday, December 19!

07/28/2026

For those who helped with Operation We Care in May or at anytime in the past, this is why we support OWC! Mark your calendars for the next packing on November 15, 2026. We'll set up a collection date for Food Lion in October. In the meantime, keep our military men and women, our veterans, and our first responders in your thoughts and prayers.

07/22/2026

I hope many of you can take in some of the wonderful activities being offered during Worcester County's 3rd Annual Ag Week!

07/22/2026

We are looking for 100% participation from our Worcester 4-Hers! C'mon! You know you have a least one entry! A photo, a Lego build, a craft, a poster, a piece of artwork or something you've grown.

07/22/2026

All entries for the Worcester County Fair are due to be registered by 11:59 PM tonight, Wednesday, July 22nd! Please go to worcestercountyfair.org and get those entries in!!

07/21/2026

Please share and come out to cheer on our competitors or get your gobble on and show us what you've got!!

07/16/2026

Who's got the best cupcakes in Worcester County? We'll find out at the 2026 Worcester County Fair Cupcake Smackdown open to all registered Worcester 4-Hers and Worcester Technical High School FFA members. Cupcakes will be judged on appearance, creativity and taste. First, second and third place ribbons will be awarded in the Junior, Intermediate, and Senior age groups. An overall Grand Champion will be chosen from the first place winners. Better get shakin'! Better get bakin'! Sign up at https://forms.gle/wUcRePdgVgszvLUU7

07/16/2026

The art of entertaining is a life skill everyone can master and enjoy! Calling on all registered 4-Hers and FFA members to show off your creativity at the 2026 Worcester County Fair Table Setting Competition. There are three categories (Detailed below) and three age groups: Jr. (8-10), Intermediate (11-13) and Senior (14-18). First, Second, and Third place will be awarded in each category and age group. There will be One Grand Champion and One Reserve Champion in the competition. Pictured here are some ideas. Don't forget the menu!!
Worcester County Fair Table Setting Display- Set up on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 3-7 pm. Bring your decorated table setting for 2 with menu, table cloth and center piece to the Worcester County Fair. Categories include "Holiday", "Summertime Fun" and "4-H is Beyond Ready." Register at https://forms.gle/4DDL1ZPZvTsJM3467 See less

07/09/2026

Could YOU be a Worcester County Fair Champion? Absolutely!! What are you planning to enter? There are many Divisions and dozens and dozens of classes!

Like what, you ask. Do you like to build with Legos? Check out Class 672 under the 3-D Design/Science Division! Are you proud of your collection of coins, cards, cars or figurines? We have a Collections Division with lots of different classes. Did you create a really good poster in school this year or something in art class that made you proud? There's an Art and a Poster Art Division. And, Crafts? Wow, do we have lots of Crafts classes! So, whether it's your prized photo or best pie, YOU could be a Worcester County Fair Champion! Check it all out at worcestercountyfair.org Be sure to share with your friends who aren't in 4-H or FFA. They can enter, too!! Just be sure to get your entries registered by July 22nd!
(P.S. Did I mention the cash premiums for 1st, 2nd or 3rd place?!)