Kane County 4-H Foundation Fundraiser

4-H Foundation Sponsors 17th Annual Event

The Kane County 4-H Foundation will host its 17th annual pork chop dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 18 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Prairie Events Center of the Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles. Tickets are on sale now through April 8. The pork will be prepared by the Elburn Lions Club and served by 4-H Foundation, clubs, families, and other Extension volunteers and supporters. 

How to get tickets

Meal options: Choice of a 2-chop dinner for $16, a 1-chop dinner for $14, or a pulled pork sandwich dinner for $12. All dinners include sides, dessert, and beverage. 

Get tickets through:

• Your local 4-H club or 4-H Foundation volunteer
• By contacting the event co-chairs Katherine at 630-940-8880 or Bill 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 and live 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 630-940-8880.