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Franklin County 4-H Beef Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Beef Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 14 at 9 a.m.

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

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Insects and Invertebrates

at Avon Township
County: Lake

Join the University of Illinois Master Naturalists and get ready to explore the tiny but amazing world of insects and other invertebrates! Kids will discover cool characteristics and species…

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Franklin County 4-H Steer Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Steer Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 14 at 1 p.m.

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

Iroquois County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

Iroquois County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

County: Iroquois

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows! 

4-H members from Iroquois County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…

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Produce Storage and Food Safety

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

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Menard 4-H Livestock Shows 2026

County: Menard

Menard 4-H members enrolled in livestock will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows and the Youth Livestock Auction. Details for exhibitors are…

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Mindfulness Hike at Emiquon Nature Preserve

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Slow down, step outside, and reconnect with the present moment. 
Join us for a series of guided Mindfulness Hikes designed to help you unwind, sharpen your senses, and deepen your…

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4-H Swine and Beef Show

Massac and Johnson County
County: Massac, Johnson

Youth enrolled in Massac County or Johnson County 4-H swine and beef projects will show July 15 at the  Massac County Youth Fairgrounds. Swine weigh-in will begin at 6:30 a.m. followed by the…

White and brown spotted cows tied to a fence with green leads.

Franklin County 4-H Auction

County: Franklin

Current 4-H youth who showcase livestock during the fair can participate in the Franklin County Livestock Auction. This event is at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 15 at 6:30 p.m., which…

Iroquois County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

Iroquois County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

County: Iroquois

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows! 

4-H members from Iroquois County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…

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