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QCCA Flower & Garden Show – Speaker Schedule

County: Rock Island
March 13–15, 2026 • Free with Admission

Illinois Extension has arranged a full weekend of expert-led presentations as part of the QCCA Flower & Garden Show. Visit our display garden and…

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4-H Family Fun Night

County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

Get ready for an evening of activities, food, and fun to learn about 4-H! 

Drop-in any time between 5 PM and 7 PM with the whole family.

Hosted by the DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt…

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YQCA Training

County: Jersey

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training Northeast Illinois

Help young people build confidence, responsibility, and lifelong skills through Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports! We’re seeking adult volunteers (21+) who are willing to learn, lead, and support youth in…
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Gardeners' BIG Day 2026

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Gardeners, naturalists, and anyone interested in conservation are invited to Gardeners’ BIG Day. Sessions are appropriate for attendees of all skill levels! The day includes three educational…
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Project Linus National Blanket Making Event

Hosted by: Community Cloverleaves 4-H Club
County: McHenry

What to Bring & Expect:

PLEASE NOTE: This program is for currently enrolled 4-H members, who are 4-H age 8+ as of 9/1/25. Each 4-H member must be fully enrolled and approved in…

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Gardener's Palette

30th Annual
Calling All Gardeners: The 30th Annual Gardener’s Palette

The University of Illinois Extension Adams County Master Gardeners invite you to attend the 30th Annual Gardener's Palette, a one-day…

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2026 4-H and FFA Livestock & Dairy Judging Contest

County: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, Williamson
The 4-H and FFA Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest will be held Saturday, March 14 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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2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference

Get ready for the upcoming growing season!

The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…

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Northwest Regional Horse Bowl & Hippology Contest

County: Carroll, Lee, Whiteside

Horse loving 4-H members will convene to test their knowledge at the Northwest Illinois Regional Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest! Spectators are welcome at the Horse Bowl Contest and for the…

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