Events & Signature Experiences

Share your story, advocate for agriculture, and show your support at the Virginia General Assembly. This experience is limited to those who complete the fall advocacy training.

Location: Richmond, Virginia • Audience: Chapters & advisors

View Capitol Day details

Horse Hippology, Horse Judging, Livestock Judging, and Stockman’s contests hosted by the Virginia Tech Block & Bridle Club. Registration and billing are handled by the club.

Location: Virginia Tech, Blacksburg • Audience: 4-H & FFA members

View Block & Bridle information

A week-long celebration each February where chapters highlight agricultural education and FFA through school activities, community outreach, and chapter-led events across Virginia.

View FFA Week information

A two-day leadership experience with workshops, activities, and networking for chapter officers and members at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Center.

View Spring Leadership Conference (STORM) page

A two-day gathering of the VAAE Officer Team, Virginia FFA Governing Board and Advisory Board, and stakeholders to plan upcoming events and judge award applications.

View State Judging page

A conference hosted by the Virginia Cooperative Council for high school students to gain hands-on experience learning about cooperatives and their way of doing business.

Typical location: Graves Mountain Lodge

View the VICE page

Encourages members to develop a more complete knowledge of livestock and related subjects through identification, evaluation, and team activities.

Location: Rockingham County Fairgrounds

View State Skill-a-Thon page

Teams efficiently process stocker calves using Beef Quality Assurance guidelines. Top teams from regional contests advance to the state contest held during the Virginia Beef Expo.

Regional contests statewide • State contest during Junior Beef Roundup

View State Cattleworking page

The 100th Virginia FFA State Convention brings members, advisors, and guests together for sessions, contests, workshops, and recognition at Virginia Tech.

Dates: June 8–11, 2026 (100th Convention)

State Convention details

Project-based competition where students present research in agricultural, food, and natural resources science aligned to national Agriscience Fair categories.

Agriscience Fair information

A leadership and service experience where FFA members from across the state come together at Graves Mountain Lodge to build skills, friendships, and memories.

View Leadership Camp details

Virginia FFA members travel to The Big E in West Springfield, Massachusetts to compete in Career and Leadership Development Events alongside students from across the East Coast.

Big E trip information

Annual fair at The Meadow Event Park in Caroline County featuring contests, exhibits, and opportunities for members to showcase their skills.

State Fair of Virginia details

Virginia FFA members travel to National Convention to compete in CDEs/LDEs, receive American FFA Degrees, participate in leadership development experiences, and explore the career show.

National Convention details

The Virginia 4-H and FFA Soils Judging event where members identify soil characteristics and evaluate how they affect selected uses.

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A three-hour training series that helps members develop and deliver key messages that promote the agricultural industry. This is the required pre-requisite for Virginia FFA Day at the Capitol.

Ag Leaders Conference details

A special game-day experience at Virginia Tech, featuring discounted tickets for FFA members, advisors, and supporters as part of the 100th year celebration.

Example: November 22, 2025 — Virginia Tech vs. Miami at Lane Stadium

FFA Gameday information

This virtual workshop hosted by the Virginia FFA State Officers will prepare students for the Creed, Prepared, and Extemporaneous Leadership Development Events. Students and advisors are welcome!

View Speak Up, Virginia FFA! page