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Swine & Goat Showmanship clinic

County: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, Williamson
Join us on March 15 at 11 a.m. at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in the covered horse arena for a swine and goat showmanship clinic! Youth will master the art of showing swine and goats. Whether you'…
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Junior Master Gardener Facilitator Workshop

County: Cook

Learn how to implement the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program in your classroom or community setting. This workshop will equip you with engaging, research-based activities that connect youth to…

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Food Challenge Competition

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Are you ready to master the culinary arts? Step into the spotlight as a young cooking star at the 4-H Food Challenge. Present your culinary creation in a competition designed to spark creativity,…

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Gardener's Palette

29th Annual
Calling All Gardeners: The 29th Annual Gardener’s Palette

The University of Illinois Extension Adams County Master Gardeners are hosting the 29th annual Gardener's Palette, a one-day conference on…

NW Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contests

County: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, DeKalb, Henderson, Henry, JoDaviess, Knox, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, McDonough, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stark, Stephenson, Warren, Whiteside, Winnebago

Make plans to attend the Northwest Illinois Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest at Sauk Valley Community College on March 15.

HORSE BOWL

Demonstrate your knowledge of equine-…

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training Northern IL


4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Trainings - mark your calendars for 2025!

Interested adults don't have to be expert marksmen to become involved in the program and have fun,…

McHenry County 4-H Public Speaking Contest

McHenry County 4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: McHenry
Public Speaking Contest: Registration for the Public Speaking Contest is now live. Please register for the event. STATE eligible categories: • Formal Speech - Beginner & Advanced •…
2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Public Speaking Contest with microphone

2025 Public Speaking Contest

DeWitt, Macon, Piatt 4-H

Come out for this year's DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties' 4-H Public Speaking Contest! 

Winners will be chosen in each division to go on to participate in the state public speaking…

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2025 4-H and FFA Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest

County: Jackson, Williamson, Randolph, Perry, Franklin
The 4-H and FFA Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest will be held Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon (dairy begins at 10 a.m.) at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Youth will be judged in the…
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Grow Light Workshop

County: LaSalle

Are you anxious to start your own seeds for the garden? Construct your own Grow light at this Master Gardener Workshop.  Master Gardener Volunteers will guide you through the simple process…

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