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Randolph County 4-H General Show

County: Randolph

The Randolph County 4-H General Show will be held at the Sparta VFW on June 18 at 6 p.m. Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.

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Plantable Paper Seed Lab

Giant City State Park
County: Jackson

Have you ever wanted to make plantable paper? Plantable paper, which can be made into a bookmark, ornament, or other keepsake, can then be planted in the ground to grow flowers. Join us for a…

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4-H Beginner Photography Workshop

County: Macoupin
This 4-H Youth Photography Workshop is designed to help young photographers enhance their skills by focusing on the critical elements of light and composition. Participants will explore how to frame…
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STEM-tastic Builders Challenge

County: Washington

STEM-tastic Builders Challenge is a hands-on, high-energy workshop where kids become creators, engineers, and problem-solvers! Participants will rotate through interactive stations featuring LEGO…

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Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share

County: Pope

Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…

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Perry and Randolph County 4-H Swine Premier

County: Perry, Randolph

The Perry and Randolph County 4-H Swine Premier will be held at the Wenneman's Meat Market on June 18 at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate…

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4-H General Show

Johnson County
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H in Alexander, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Union County are invited to present general show projects for judging Thursdays in June from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The third show…

A little girl using a red screwdriver to build a robot.

Jackson and Williamson County 4-H General Show

County: Jackson, Williamson

The Jackson and Williamson 4-H General Show will be held at the Jackson County Extension Office on Saturday, June 20. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. and the show starts at 2 p.m.

Those…

Garden Walk 2026

Presented by the Champaign County Master Gardeners
County: Champaign

The Champaign County Master Gardener Garden Walk returns on Saturday, June 20, 2026, inviting the community to once again celebrate creativity, inspiration, and a shared love of gardening at this…

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Conservation Tours

Giving Gardens Tour
County: McDonough
Project Insight Giving Garden Tour

The Giving Gardens' mission is to strengthen communities with more gardens in more neighborhoods. Thanks to community support, they manage public-access gardens…

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