The Fulton County 4-H program is open to youth ages 8 to 18 as of September 1. The current 4-H year runs from September 1 through August 31. Young persons may join 4-H at any time of the year, but to show at the summer 4-H Shows, they must be enrolled at the Extension office in Fulton County by May 1 of each 4-H year.
In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many projects or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help.
In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want.
Astoria Pirates | Meets: 3rd or 4th Saturdays @ 9:30 a.m.
Avondale | Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 4 p.m.
Big Ten | Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 3 p.m.
Canton Luckettes | Meets: 1st Sunday of each month @ 4 p.m.
Cloverbud Cuties (ages 5-7) | Meets: 1st Thursday of each month @ 6:30 p.m.
Checkrow Volunteers | Meets: 3rd Monday of each month @ 7 p.m.
Fairview Huskies | Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 2 p.m.
Farmington Lucky Clovers | Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 5 p.m.
Logan Leaders | Meets: 1st Thursday of each month @ 6 p.m.
Pleasant Spacemakers | Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 6 p.m.
Busy Bees | Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 6 p.m.
Jolly Workers | Meets: 2nd Sunday of each month @ 2 p.m.
Smithfield Up and Coming | Meets: 3rd Sunday of each month @ 3 p.m.
Junior Master Gardener | Club will meet seasonally April – September
Junior Master Naturalist | Meets: once a month, January - July - Contact U of I Extension office for more details - 309-547-3711
Livestock Judging Club | meeting days and judging competition dates and times vary
Outdoors Club | meeting days and times vary.
Shooting Sports Clubs | Fall Session and Spring Session
County 4-H Newsletter - distributed every 3 months
Awards - County
Awards - State: Visit the Illinois 4-H website for 4-H member and club awards available at the state level
Club Resources - County
Club Resources - State: Visit the Illinois 4-H website for Club Meeting Resources
Enrollment Resources - County
Enrollment Resources - State: Visit the Illinois 4-H Member Resources page
Project Resources: Visit the Illinois 4-H Member Resources page, scroll down to record forms
Project Resources: Livestock Projects
Volunteer Resources
4-H Show Book 2026
4-H Show Registration deadline: Monday, June 8, 2026
2026 Judging Dates:
101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)
1301 W. Gregory Dr.
Urbana, IL 61801
Email: extension@illinois.edu
