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Illinois 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

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The Illinois 4-H General Project Show will be held August 14 - 16, 2026. 

If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-…

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Herb Gardening

Back to Basics Series
County: Washington, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion

Herbs can serve a variety of purposes. They have uses in cooking, as greenery for cut flowers, and can add texture to landscaping. Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Kathy Sherman will talk…

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4-H Show of Champions - Small Animals

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

The Show of Champions is designed as an additional opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their mastery across county lines and to meet new friends from neighboring counties.…

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2026 Illinois State 4-H Dog Show

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The State 4-H Dog show is open to any 4-H member who has received a qualifying score at their local 4-H exhibition. Please contact your local Extension Office for local information…

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Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests

The Illinois State 4-H Dairy Judging and Superior Young Dairy Producer Contests will be held on Saturday, August 22, at the Illinois State Fairgrounds Livestock Center (Open Show Ring). All youth…

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4-H Show of Champions - Livestock

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

The Show of Champions is designed as an additional opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their mastery across county lines and to meet new friends from neighboring counties…

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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy | Mt. Vernon

There are significant and detailed decisions to be made when owning a farm and building a legacy.

Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for…

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Monarch Magic: A Butterfly Adventure

County: Jefferson

Join us for an engaging, hands-on workshop all about monarch butterflies! Participants will learn about the fascinating life cycle of monarchs—from egg to caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly—…

cow, chicken fruit, robot and 4-H symbol

4-H Show of Champions - General Projects

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

The Show of Champions is designed as an additional opportunity for 4-H members to showcase their mastery across county lines and to meet new friends from neighboring counties…

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Master Naturalist Training

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington
Are you interested in enhancing your love of nature by learning more about Illinois' natural history, ecosystems, and environmental issues? Are you interested in giving back to nature and your local…