The contests, events, or activities listed below could be part of another County’s 4-H program, a District 8-wide event, or located within Ellis County.

Make sure you read all the information carefully!

Dairy Goat Showmanship Clinic | November 16, 2024

If you have dairy goats, this free showmanship clinic is for you! The clinic will be held at Palo Pinto County Sheriff’s Posse in Mineral Wells on Saturday, November 16, 2024, from 9 AM-2 PM. Click on the image for more information.

Texas 4-H Natural Resources Photography Contest | December 1-15, 2024

This contest encourages the 4-H member to capture the beauty and mystery of our natural resources through the camera’s lens! Registration is December 1-15, 2024 (via 4HOnline). Submissions must fall into one of these categories:

Aquatic Sciences
Entomology
Shooting Sports
Forestry
Sportfishing
Range Science
Hunting
Outdoor Education
Wildlife & Fisheries
Water Conservation & Education

For more information including the photography rules, click HERE.

District 8 4-H Events & Opportunities

When you click on the appropriate interest, you will be directed to the District 8 website for up-to-date information and event/opportunity details.

Ag Product ID

Clothing & Textiles

Consumer Decision Making

Fusion

Food Show/Food Challenge

Horse Judging

Horse Show

Livestock Judging

Livestock Skill-a-Thon

Photography Contest-District 8

Rifle

Roundup (Public Speaking/Performing Arts)