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Stay up to date with everything happening in Denton County 4-H! This page is your go-to resource for upcoming events, registration information, important deadlines, and key dates throughout the year. We strive to keep our website updated daily with the latest information; however, for real-time announcements, reminders, and last-minute updates, we encourage you to follow our Facebook page and join our BAND. Be sure to check this page often so you never miss an opportunity to learn, lead, serve, and discover through 4-H.
4-H at the Farm: Goshen Meadows Open House
4-H at the Farm: Goshen Meadows Open House
Denton County 4-H is working to build a new partnership with Goshen Meadows Farm in Sanger to create additional opportunities for 4-H members to explore and expand their projects.
Join us Sunday, November 15, from 3:30–5:00 PM to meet the alpacas, explore the farm, ask questions, and learn about the different ways 4-H members may be able to connect their project interests with opportunities at Goshen Meadows.
This is a free, family-friendly, come-and-go event, and hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided.
Date: Sunday, November 15
Time: 3:30–5:00 PM
Location: 1958 Huling Road, Sanger, TX 76266
Please RSVP so we can plan accordingly for food.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is an equal opportunity employer and program provider. All youth under the age of 18 are to be supervised by a parent/guardian or their designee; AgriLife Extension is not providing supervision at this event/activity/program. If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Steven Baringer at 940-349-2884 or steven.baringer@ag.tamu.edu 2 weeks prior.
Denton County 4-H Overnight Safari at the Fort Worth Zoo
Denton County 4-H Overnight Safari at the Fort Worth Zoo
November 20–21, 2026 | Fort Worth Zoo
Get ready for a WILD overnight adventure! 🦒🌙
Denton County 4-H is excited to offer members and their parents a unique opportunity to spend the night at the Fort Worth Zoo! This special overnight experience will give participants the chance to explore the zoo after dark, learn about incredible animals, and discover what happens when the zoo closes to the public.
From a nighttime zoo tour to an early morning hike before the gates open, this adventure is sure to create lasting memories for our 4-H families!
Event Details
Event Details
Dates: Friday, November 20 – Saturday, November 21, 2026
Location: Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth, Texas
Drop-Off: Friday, November 20 at 8:00 PM
Pick-Up: Saturday, November 21 at 10:00 AM
Cost: $100 per person
Who Can Attend: Denton County 4-H members and parents
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 9, 2026
Availability: Limited spots available!
What's Included in Registration?
What's Included in Registration?
Your $100 registration fee includes:
🦒 Overnight Stay at the Zoo
Spend the night at the Fort Worth Zoo! Participants will enjoy a unique overnight experience surrounded by the sights and sounds of the zoo.
🌙 Nighttime Zoo Tour
Explore the zoo after regular operating hours and learn more about its animals and their nighttime behaviors.
🐾 Morning Animal Encounter
Start your morning with a special animal encounter and an opportunity to learn more about some of the zoo's amazing animals.
🌅 Early Morning Zoo Hike
Experience the zoo before it opens to the general public! Participants will enjoy a morning hike and see the zoo from a different perspective.
🎟️ All-Day Saturday Zoo Admission
The overnight program concludes at 10:00 AM on Saturday, but the adventure doesn't have to end there! Your registration includes zoo admission for the remainder of Saturday, November 21.
How to Register
How to Register
Registration is a two-step process. Both steps are required to complete your registration.
Step 1: Pay
Step 1: Pay
The cost is $100 per person, and payment is the first step toward securing your spot.
Every person attending, including both youth and adults, must have a paid registration.
Pay Here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/overnight-safari
Registration closes Monday, November 9, 2026, or earlier if all available spots are filled.
Space is limited, so we encourage families to register early!
Step 2: Complete Your Registration Packet
Step 2: Complete Your Registration Packet
After completing payment, download and complete the Overnight Safari Registration Packet available below.
A separate completed registration packet is required for EACH participant, including youth and adults.
Completed registration packets must be emailed to:
Deva Bruce
deva.bruce@dentoncounty.gov
Deadline to Submit Forms: Wednesday, November 18, 2026
Please do not wait until the last minute to submit your paperwork. All required forms must be received before the event.
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Equal Opportunity & Accessibility
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service provides equal opportunities in its programs and employment to all persons, regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, and veteran status. The Texas A&M University System, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the County Commissioners Courts of Texas Cooperating.
If you need any type of accommodation to participate in this program or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Steven Baringer at 940-349-2884 or steven.baringer@ag.tamu.edu by November 6, 2026.
BLANK Registration Packet.pdfDISTRICT CONTEST MEMOS
DISTRICT CONTEST MEMOS
District IV 4-H contests give members the opportunity to take the skills they have developed through their 4-H projects and compete with youth from across our district. Contests cover a variety of project areas and may include judging events, public speaking, food and nutrition, photography, livestock, leadership, and more.
The District IV 4-H Contest Memos below contain the official information for each contest, including eligibility, contest rules, registration information, deadlines, schedules, locations, and other important details. Families planning to participate in a district contest should carefully review the current contest memo.
Please Note: Some District IV contests require 4-H members or teams to qualify through a Denton County contest before advancing to the district level, while others allow members to register directly for the district contest. We will do our best to note below when a county qualifying contest is required.
Contest information and dates may be updated throughout the year, so families are encouraged to check back regularly and review each memo carefully before registering.
2026-2027 Food Challenge Contest Memo.pdf2026-2027 Horse Judging Contest Memo.pdfCounty Qualifier Required: Denton County 4-H will host a County 4-H Food Challenge Contest to determine the teams that advance to the District IV contest. Members interested in competing at District IV must first participate in and qualify through the county contest.
Please see the County 4-H Food Challenge Contest information above on this webpage for dates, registration details, and additional information.
2026-2027 Photography Contest Memo.pdf2026-2027 FCH Quiz Bowl Contest Memo.pdfThe District IV 4-H Photography Contest is a standalone district-level contest open to eligible 4-H members. No county qualifier is required to participate. Members do not need to compete in or qualify through a Denton County 4-H photography contest before entering the district contest.
There is also no advancement beyond the district contest. Photos submitted to District IV are judged at the district level and do not advance to another contest or competition afterward.
Registration Is Required in Two Places
Registration Is Required in Two Places
Please pay close attention to the registration process! Participants must complete registration in BOTH locations for their entries to qualify:
TX4H – Complete the contest registration through the Texas 4-H system.
Submittable – Upload and submit your photography entries through Submittable.
Registration opens November 2, 2026, and closes November 13, 2026, on both sites. Entries must be completed on both TX4H and Submittable to qualify. The contest entry fee is $20 for the first photo and $2 for each additional photo.
Important: Completing registration on only one of the two sites is not sufficient—both steps must be completed by the deadline.
Invitational Contest: This contest is invitational, meaning any eligible 4-H member/team may enter—no county qualification is required. Each county may enter an unlimited number of teams in each age division listed above. For the Senior division, the competition also serves as a pathway to the state contest. The top three Senior teams will advance to State.
2026-2027 Dairy Judging Contest Memo.pdfTEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP
TEXAS 4-H ROUNDUP
Texas 4-H Roundup is the premier state-level competitive event for Texas 4-H and is held each summer in College Station. Roundup is for Senior 4-H members (grades 9–12) and brings together youth from across Texas to compete in approximately 50 contests and activities.
Roundup contests cover a wide variety of 4-H project areas, including Food Challenge, judging contests, educational presentations, public speaking, Fashion Show, Leaders 4 Life, quiz bowls, photography judging, robotics, livestock contests, and more. Some contests are qualifying contests, meaning members must advance through the appropriate county and/or District IV competition, while others are invitational and do not require district qualification.
Families interested in Texas 4-H Roundup should review the current Texas 4-H Roundup Handbook and individual contest rules carefully for eligibility, qualification requirements, registration information, and contest guidelines. You may also contact the Denton County Extension Office for assistance determining how to participate or qualify for a particular contest.
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