The Ohio 4-H Conference is the largest gathering of 4-H volunteers in the United States! Nearly 1,100 teen and adult volunteers participate each year. The Ohio 4-H Conference is designed to equip participants with resources, information, and skills to meet the ever-changing needs of youth. Attendees have the opportunity to receive training in more than 125 different topics such as career exploration, risk management, camping, leadership, cake decorating, dancing, animal sciences, and much more.
In addition to the educational sessions, the day features the Ohio 4-H Volunteer Recognition Luncheon highlighting the extraordinary accomplishments of volunteers. The teens (age 13 and older) have a luncheon where they recognize their peers and often features a keynote speaker.
2026 Conference Information:
Come join the fun at the 2026 Ohio 4-H Conference!
- Date: March 21, 2026
- Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 N High Street, Columbus, OH
- Cost: $40
- Registration Deadline: February 20, 2026
Sessions will start at 9:00 a.m. on March 21.
Sponsorships: Contact Amy Barr (barr.91@osu.edu) if you are interested in learning more about sponsorship opportunities.
Awards: Interested in nominating someone for one of the awards that will be presented at the Ohio 4-H Recognition Event March 21, 2026? View more information here. Applications are due December 1st.
Conference Sponsors:
The 2026 Ohio 4-H Conference would not be possible without the generous support of individuals, businesses, and county programs who are committed to 4-H members and volunteers. We are thankful for those who have generously supported this year’s Ohio 4-H Conference. Corporate and county sponsorships are shared below, and award sponsorships can be seen on this page.
Corporate Sponsorships
A.B. Graham Level
Head Level
Heart Level
Health Level
County Sponsorships
Platinum Level
Delaware County 4-H Committee
Franklin County 4-H Council
Emerald Level
Ashland County 4-H Committee
Champaign County 4-H Advisory Committee
Medina County 4-H Junior Leaders
Perry County 4-H Advisory Committee
Wood County 4-H Committee
Gold Level
Clermont County 4-H Advisory Committee
Darke County 4-H Committee
Fairfield County 4-H Advisory Committee
Guernsey County 4-H Council
Jackson County 4-H Advisory Committee
Licking County 4-H Committee
OSU Extension Mahoning County
Morgan County 4-H Advisory Committee
Noble County 4-H Council
Stark County 4-H Advisory Committee
Tuscarawas County 4-H Committee
Silver Level
Brown County 4-H Committee
Coshocton County 4-H Advisory Committee
Fayette County 4-H Advisory Committee
Gallia County 4-H Executive Committee
Greene County 4-H Advisory Committee
Hancock County 4-H Advisory Council
Hardin County 4-H
Huron County 4-H Committee
Lorain County 4-H Advisory and Endowment Boards
Madison County 4-H Committee
Pickaway County 4-H Committee
Richland County 4-H Committee
Ross County 4-H Advisory Committee
Scioto County 4-H Advisory Council
Seneca County Junior Leadership
OSU Extension Summit County
Union County 4-H Advisory Council
Williams County 4-H Council
Green Level
Adams County 4-H Advisory Committee
Adventure Central
Columbiana County 4-H Program Advisory Committee
Erie County 4-H Advisory Committee
Fulton County 4-H Advisory Committee
Highland County 4-H Advisory Committee
Hocking County 4-H Advisory Committee
Jefferson County 4-H Committee
Marion County 4-H Advisory Committee
Monroe County 4-H Committee
Morrow County 4-H Advisory Committee
Seneca County 4-H Advisory Council
Trumbull County 4-H Program
Washington County 4-H Advisory Committee
Additional Sponsorships
General Conference Support
Benjamin & Amanda Wenner