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Series of trophies on display at a 4-H contest.

South Dakota 4-H Missed Deadline Agreement

Form for missed deadlines for State 4-H Events.

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South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor Contests

Overview of the South Dakota 4-H Premier Exhibitor contests and scoring matrices.

a group of youth sitting on a dirt pile in the middle of a field with clipboards and paper.

Homesite Judging In South Dakota Guidebook

This guide is for high school aged students to prepare for homesite judging contests in South Dakota.

Group of 2022 4-H Performing Arts Camp attendees singing and dancing on stage
Jun 07

South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the South Dakota 4-H Performing Arts Camp June 7-13, at Northern State University.

Group of 4-H youth with clipboards at a livestock judging event.
Jun 15

South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic

The South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic will be held June 15-16 at various locations on the campus of South Dakota State University.

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Conference and Teens

Leadership development has long been a focus (and result) of the 4-H experience. SDSU Extension's 4-H program recognizes the tremendous individual and public value that results when our empowered members develop essential leadership skills.

young male 4-H member showing a hereford heifer

Competitions & State Fair

4-H members showcase their knowledge and skills during county and state competitions.

Youth judging swing during the State 4-H Livestock Judging contest

State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon

SDSU Extension 4-H will host the State 4-H Livestock Judging and Skill-A-Thon competitions in June during the South Dakota 4-H Clover Classic at the SDSU Animal Science Arena in Brookings, South Dakota.

4-H member guiding her dog through a course at the State Dog Show
Aug 15

State Dog Show - Central Championships

The Central Championships of the 2026 State Dog Show will take place Saturday, August 15, at the Davison County 4-H Complex (3200 W. Havens Ave., Mitchell, SD 57031).

4-H member guiding dog through course at State 4-H Dog Show
Aug 29

State Dog Show - Western Championships

The Western Championships of the 2026 State Dog Show will take place Saturday, August 29, at RyeDoodle Boarding & Training (4223 Peaceful Pines Rd, Rapid City, SD 57702).