4-H Event Deadlines

View South Dakota 4-H state and national event dates and deadline reminders. Check back regularly throughout the 4-H year for updates and new information.

November 2026

Registration Closes
4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training @ Brookings
Registration Closes
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery & Rifle @ Brookings
Registration Closes
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Winner

December 2026

Registration Closes
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol, Hunting Skills @ Lennox
Registration Closes
Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training
Registration Closes
4-H Shooting Sports Coaches Training - Archery, Rifle, Pistol @ Ipswich
Registration Closes
Virtual 4-H Shooting Sports Youth Development Training

January 2027

Registration Closes
South Dakota 4-H Day at the Capitol
Registration Closes
Black Hills Stock Show® Youth Day

February 2027

Registration Closes
South Dakota 4-H Day at the Capitol

May 2027

4-H Online Enrollment deadline to participate in state events
State Fair

June 2027

4-H Online Animal Identification deadline
State Fair
Market Animal DNA due to county offices
State Fair

July 2027

Youth Livestock Literacy (YLL) completion deadline
State Fair

August 2027

State Fair Registration deadline via FairEntry
State Fair