Kane Co. 4-H Foundation Sponsors 16th Annual Event

The Kane County 4-H Foundation will host its 16th annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 12 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Prairie Events Center of the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles.

Tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale now through April 2, with the choice of a 2-chop dinner for $16, a 1-chop dinner for $14, or a pulled pork sandwich dinner for $12. The pork will be prepared by the Elburn Lions Club and served by 4-H Foundation, clubs, families, and other Extension volunteers and supporters. Get tickets through:

• Your local 4-H club or 4-H Foundation volunteer
• By contacting the event co-chairs Katherine Thompson at katthom8@yahoo.com or Bill Collins at 630-484-6852
• By contacting the Kane County Extension office at 630-584-6166, or stopping in during office hours at 535 S. Randall Road, St. Charles 60174

A limited number of tickets will be available for purchase at the door for an additional $1 per meal.

Silent auction

The event also features a silent auction of popular items and themed baskets donated by Kane County 4-H Clubs, Master Gardener volunteers, local Home and Community Education (HCE) groups, and other area supporters. Silent auction bidding ends at 7 p.m. and the live auction begins.

Proceeds from the dinner and auctions will benefit University of Illinois Extension programs in Kane County including: 4‑H Youth Development, Home and Community Education Association, Horticulture, Master Gardener, and Nutrition and Wellness Programs. 

Sponsorship opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available at bronze, silver, and gold levels, and all donations are tax deductible. Donors may request a set number of complimentary tickets based on sponsorship level, and they will receive recognition at the event. To donate, contact event co-chairs Bill Collins at 630-484-6852 or Katherine Thompson at katthom8@yahoo.com.