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State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

Registration is open!

The 2026 Dairy Quiz Bowl will be held March 7, 2026 and registration is open now.

Get ready to compete in an academic-like quiz bowl while demonstrating your knowledge…

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Dig In and Discover

County: Piatt
Dig In and Discover Dig In and Discover is a family-friendly event, designed to spark joy and creativity while giving participants the confidence to grow something beautiful. At multiple mini-…
a microphone Lake County public speaking contest 2026

2026 Lake County 4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Lake

Want to build your public speaking skills?

Join the 4-H Public Speaking Contest! This is your chance to share your voice, gain confidence, and get helpful feedback in a supportive…

Tie Eye

Livingston/Woodford 4-H Project Workshop

County: Livingston, Woodford
Join us for a fun and hands-on 4-H workshop where creativity meets nature! Participants will explore three exciting projects:

 Tie-Dye Clothing Embellishment: Learn the art of tie-dye and…
Two young people participate in a livestock skillathon identifying various cuts of meat displayed on tables. A green 4-H clover is in the bottom left corner.

4-H Livestock Skillathon

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Join us to test your knowledge of all things livestock! Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery County 4-H programs are excited to host the 2026 4-H Livestock Skillathon Contest. This…
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2026 Extension Master Gardener Seed Expo

County: Lake
You’re Invited to the 2026 Seed Expo!Grow. Learn. Connect.

Join us for a vibrant celebration of gardening, community, and the joy of growing something new. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or…

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4-H Scratch Coding: Rocket Rock Blaster

County: McLean
Join us for a fun and interactive Scratch Coding Workshop where kids ages 8–12 will learn how to bring their own rocket blaster game to life! Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform,…
Youth for the Quality Care of Animals

YQCA In Person Training

County: McHenry

LIVESTOCK ETHICS REQUIREMENTS: 

All 4-H exhibitors of Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine animals will be required to certify in the YQCA program yearly for the show season. (NOTE:…

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4-H Shooting Sports

Archery
County: Christian, Montgomery
Under the guidance of a certified instructor, youth will learn the safe and responsible handling of archery equipment, and more specifically proper and safe archery shooting techniques. Youth will…

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Wee Naturalists-Winnebago County Office

Nature's Green Things
County: Winnebago
Join the University of Illinois Extension for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they will learn about different environmental education topics through a…

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College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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