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What's New This Week
- GOOD LUCK at State Shoot, State Contests, Exhibits and Events!!
- State Fair Schedule
- Apply to become a Colorado State Ag or Shooting Sports Ambassador, applications DUE Sept. 15th
- Animal Record Books are DUE by September 2nd
- Club Chartering, Club Treasurer & Secretary Books Due by (or before) September 2nd
- State Horse Show Aug 27-30th - See details below
- State Shoot Details - Please read below
- DC Fair Foundation - Leg Up Grant Applications are now Open!
- CALF Harvest Day - Sept. 26th - 4-H Volunteer Helpers needed for Shooting Sports and Outreach
- Colorado Top Hand Cowgirl Competition
- Community Service opportunity - Signup to get a head start for your service hours for next 4-H year by volunteering at the FSHD Walk
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Aug 31st
LAST Day to pickup your County Fair Exhibit Day Projects from the Extension Office
September 2nd
All Animal Record Books Due to CSU Extension Office (your club leader may have an earlier due date)
September 2nd
Deadline - Club Chartering
Club Secretary & Treasurer Record Books Due to CSU Extension Office
September 2nd
Deadline - Achievement Night Nominations Due
September 14th
Youth and Leader's Council Meeting at CSU Extension Office Basement at 6:30 pm
September 15th
Applications DUE for Colorado 4-H Ag Ambassadors & Colorado 4-H Shooting Sports Ambassadors
October 6th
Achievement Night at Fairgrounds Event Center
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- Reminders - Pick up your Douglas County Fair General Projects from the Extension Office by August 31st - Projects will need to be thrown out after this date to make room for State Projects returning to our office, so PLEASE Do Not forget to pickup your project!
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Colorado State Fair Schedule
https://coloradostatefair.com/daily-schedule/
The 4-H Exhibit Halls should be open daily
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State Fair Event Dates
https://coloradostatefair.com/daily-schedule/
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August 22: State 4-H Fashion Revue
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August 22-23: Weekend 1 Shooting Sports State Championships
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August 29: State Fair Creative Cooks Contest
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August 29-30: State 4-H Dog Trials
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August 29-30: State Fair Public Presentations Contest
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August 30: State Fair Cake Decorating Contest
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September 5: State Fair Cat Show
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September 5-6: Weekend 2 Shooting Sports State Championships
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September 12: Ag Day at CSU
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September 26-27: State Agility Workshop and Agility Trials
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Colorado State Shoot
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State Shoot Schedule
- Weekend 1 - August 22-23, Pueblo
- .22 Rifle, Air Rifle, Air Pistol, Archery, Muzzleloading
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Please note the location for Archery has moved to the Fairgrounds, Days and times remain the same.
- Weekend 2 - September 5-6, Colorado Springs
- .22 Pistol, Shotgun
- September 19-20 at Como Range, Fairplay
- Western Heritage, Outdoor Skills
All Discipline Relay Schedule
State Shoot - Archery Instructions - Please Read
The location of the Archery State Shoot event has been changed to be at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo due to Fire Restrictions.
Colorado State Fair Grounds, 950 S Prairie Ave, Pueblo, CO
See Map here
Dates and times of the Archery events will remain the same.
STATE T-SHIRTS will be available to pickup from the Extension Office Monday through Thursday 8am - 5pm.
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State 4-H Dog Agility Trials and Clinic
Registration is now open for the State 4-H Dog Agility Trials Clinic, which will be held Saturday, September 26, the day before the State 4-H Dog Agility Trials. Please share the information with your 4-H Dog project families. Registration for the clinic is available at this Google Form. Registration for the State 4-H Dog Agility Trials should already have been completed in FairEntry for those who qualified. Rules for the Agility Trials are part of the 4-H State Fair Dog Trials requirements. Both events will be held at the El Paso County Fairgrounds at 366 10th St., Calhan, CO 80808. The flyer will be posted on the Colorado 4-H State Fair webpage and the Dog Project page.
Volunteers Needed
We still need volunteers to help at the State 4-H Dog Trials. Please share with anyone who might be able to come help. Sign up HERE!
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COLORADO 4-H STATE AG AMBASSADORS
We are excited to kick off a new Ag. Ambassador Team for the upcoming year. Applications due: September 15, 2026 ~ Application link
The Colorado 4-H Ag. Ambassador Program is a statewide leadership opportunity for 4-H members ages 15–18 who are passionate about agriculture, leadership, and making a difference in their communities. Through a peer-to-peer teaching model, Ag. Ambassadors serve as leaders, mentors, and advocates for Colorado 4-H, while helping educate and inspire younger 4-H members. The program is designed to build leadership, communication, and teamwork skills while connecting youth with agricultural professionals and career pathways across the state.
A team of 20 Ag. Ambassadors will be selected, including one representative from each of Colorado's ten 4-H districts and ten at-large members. Ambassadors will begin their experience by participating in the ambassador team weekend, which is an interactive training focused on leadership development, team building, public speaking, and ambassador responsibilities. Throughout the year, ambassadors will continue their learning through bimonthly virtual meetings featuring leadership development, professional networking, and agricultural industry exploration.
As part of the program, ambassadors will plan and implement agriculture-focused leadership projects in their local communities or districts.
Ag. Ambassadors will:
- Serve a one to two-year term (depending on age when applying), with the opportunity to continue in a mentorship role for new ambassadors during a third year.
- Advocate for Colorado 4-H, while serving as leaders and role models for fellow members.
- Participate in statewide 4-H events and leadership opportunities.
- Strengthening their leadership, communication, and teamwork skills.
- Build connections with fellow ambassadors, Extension professionals, volunteers, and agricultural leaders.
- Design and lead agriculture-focused educational projects across the state.
The Colorado 4-H Ag. Ambassador Program provides an opportunity for youth to grow as leaders, expand their understanding of agriculture, develop lifelong professional connections, and make a lasting impact on their communities while representing Colorado 4-H.
Learn more on the Colorado 4-H Ag. Ambassador Program
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4‑H Members—Big News!
A brand‑new L.E.G. Up grant is now available for the Breeding Heifer Project.
Choose your heifer and receive $2,000 to support your project. The following year,
bring back your cow/calf pair to show at the Fair. Perfect for anyone ready to start their herd.
Market Livestock grants are still available for Steer, Swine, Lamb, Goat, Rabbit, and Poultry.
Deadline: September 30. Apply now through the Douglas County Fair Foundation.
Application Form: DCFF-LEG-Up-Application-2027.pdf
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Volunteer with Douglas County 4-H at
CALF's Lowell Ranch
Harvest Day on September 26th
- Shooting Sports Leaders needed to help with Air Rifle and Archery Demo Booths
- Volunteers needed to help at our 4-H Extension Outreach Booth with FUN STEM activities for Kids!
Please Signup Here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4DADAA2CAAFECE9-57899396-calf
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Get a jump start on your 4-H or High School Community Service hours by volunteering at the Walk & Roll to cure FSHD, FSH Muscular Dystrophy
RSVP Here by September 7th: https://forms.gle/y9fjqsMko8X25Qjq9
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Please help Pass the word, Shop at Murdoch's to
support our local 4-H programs!
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CONTACTS
Guinevere Nelson, Director - guinevere.nelson@colostate.edu
Mercedes Glenn, 4-H Animal & Equine Science Agent - mercedes.glenn@colostate.edu
Katy Thomas, Extension Outreach Program Coordinator - katy.thomas@colostate.edu
Sylvia Worcester, Extension Finance and Program Coordinator - sylvia.worcester@colostate.edu
Julie Tanaka, Extension Program Coordinator - julie.tanaka@colostate.edu
Any other inquiries can be sent to: info.douglascoextension@gmail.com
Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8 am - 5 pm, Closed Fridays
All Blast Submissions Must Be Sent into the Office by 12:00 PM the Wednesday Before You Would Like Your Information Added
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