Events

Cloverbuds on the Farm

Our Teen Leaders will engage youth ages 5–7 in a series of educational workshops designed to promote hands-on learning. Activities include: Build a Barn, Noodle Horses, the Milking Station,…

Cats 101 Workshop

Love cats? Curious about showing at the Bond County Fair?

 Join us for Cat 101 in partnership with the Bond County Humane Society! Youth will learn how to prepare a cat for a 4-H show,…

Little Sprouts on the Farm

Calling all Cloverbuds ages 5–7! Join us for a hands-on morning of farm fun where kids will explore agriculture the 4-H way—by learning through doing! Participants will get to shake their own…

Farm to Future Showcase

🌾 Are You Ready to Explore Your Future? 🌾
Join us for an exciting opportunity to tour and hear from local agriculture businesses right here in Clinton County!

During these visits,…

4-H Livestock Skillathon

4-H Livestock Skillathon & Animal Science Workshop

Are you ready to put your livestock knowledge to the test? Join us for an exciting, hands-on 4-H Livestock Skillathon and Animal…

Aerospace Workshop

Blast Off Into Fun! 🚀
Get ready to soar at our Aerospace Workshop for Kids—an action-packed rocket-building adventure! Young explorers will design, build, and launch their very own rockets…

State 4-H Awards Banquet

Celebrate our state award winners!

The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…

Gardening on a Budget

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

Land Leasing Basics

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…

State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set!  Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.  

The 4-H state horse judging…