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Kankakee County 4-H Hoof and Rail Market Animal Show July 21, 2025 6:30 p.m. Kankakee County Fairgrounds

Kankakee County 4-H Hoof and Rail Market Animal Show

County: Kankakee

Come check out the hard work out livestock youth put into their market animal projects during the Hoof and Rail Market Animal Show at the Kankakee County Fairgrounds.  

Kankakee County 4-H…
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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

July 2025 - DeKalb
County: DeKalb

Get your pressure canner tested for FREE during this clinic! 

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner…

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Wits Fitness Dixon | July

County: Lee, Whiteside, Carroll

Do you wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Engage in interactive activities designed to enhance cognitive function and memory in Wits Fitness Brain…

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Golden Garden Days: West Central Celebration

Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years of impact

Grow your gardening knowledge and skills as we celebrate 50 years of Master Gardener impact through tours and connecting with fellow Master Gardeners.

10 to 11 a.m. - welcome message and tour…
Learn to Can!

Learn to Can Pickling!

Master the art of canning!
County: Champaign
Join Illinois Extension Nutrition and Wellness Educator Rachel Mannen on Tuesday, July 22nd, from 9 AM to 12 PM at 201 W. Kenyon Road, Suite 3, Champaign, IL 61820, for a canning workshop. Learn…
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Smart and Healthy Canning

County: Montgomery

Unlock the secrets of safe and delicious home canning in this hands-on workshop! Learn the fundamentals of water bath canning, discover which recipe tweaks are safe (and which aren't), and take…

4-H Edible Art Workshop: Rock Falls

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

The 4-H fun continues…with a new summer workshop! Get ready to turn your snacks into masterpieces. In this tasty session, youth ages 8-14, will explore their creativity with projects that are…

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Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Connect farmer-to-farmer across Illinois!
 Join us for a free virtual panel discussion featuring farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois utilizing cover crops in their…
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Tazewell 4-H Leaders and Superintendents Meeting

County: Tazewell

Tazewell 4-H leaders and superintendents will meet to discuss and hear updates about the 4-H Show and Jr. Fair.

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Teen Influencer Mini Boot Camp

for ages 13-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon
Boost Your Social Media Skills!​ Hey teens! Ready to boost your social media skills and become a confident digital leader? Join us for the 4-H Teen Influencer Mini Boot Camp—a fun, hands-on…

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