National 4-H Congress 2026

The National 4-H Congress is a five-day educational experience designed to foster leadership, citizenship, global awareness, and inclusion among 4-H members. Held in Atlanta, GA, this premiere nationwide event offers delegates the opportunity to network with peers from across the country, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Participants will expand their skills and be inspired to make a positive impact within their clubs, communities, and globally. The program includes a variety of engaging activities such as educational workshops on diverse topics (e.g., 'Farm to Fork-Teaching as Service Learning,' 'Dancing with the Stars,' 'Artificial Intelligence'), city explorations including museums and historical sites, state and Congress-wide meetings for reflection, international events like dinner and entertainment, hands-on community service projects in the Atlanta metro area, and educational tours to attractions like the CNN News Worldwide Headquarters, College Football Hall of Fame, and the Georgia Aquarium. The Congress also features world-renowned speakers and culminates in a formal Gala and ceremony.