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International Night with 4-H

County: LaSalle

We hope that your club will participate in the 4-H Around the World International Night. Your club members will choose to present about the cultural practices of the chosen country, which may…

Silhouette of show quality sheep, goat, swine, and cattle.

Livestock Fitting and Showmanship Clinic

Learn the Skills to Shine in the Show Ring!

Join us for an entry-level Livestock Fitting & Showmanship Clinic designed to help youth build confidence and learn the essentials of preparing…

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4-H Beef Weigh-in

County: Clinton

The Clinton County beef weigh-in will be held on February 14 at the Clinton County Vet Services office in Breese. It will be held from 8-10 a.m. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer will need…

Project Linus picture of Linus with blanket

Project Linus National Blanket Making Event

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

What to Bring & Expect:

Club members should come prepared to cut, tie, and create a fleece blanket for children in need

Unable to attend? Fleece donations or finished blankets may…

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4-H Scratch Coding: Google Snake

County: McLean
Scratch Coding Workshop: Google Snake! Join us for a fun and interactive Scratch Coding Workshop where kids ages 8–12 will learn how to bring their own snake game to life! Using Scratch, a…

A cow, goat, and pig grazing.

Livestock Quiz Bowl

County: Perry
We will have a day filled with fun activities as you test your knowledge of feed, species, equipment, and livestock. Prizes will be awarded to the top three in each age category. There is no cost to…
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Rise and Shine Sourdough Workshop

4-H Project Road Show Series
County: Marion, Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Washington

Join Us for a Sourdough Experience!

Discover the art of sourdough in this hands-on workshop! You’ll learn essential techniques — from mixing and folding to scoring beautiful designs. …

tractor with bales on a wagon

Farm to Future Tour

County: Clinton, Bond, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

🌾 Are You Ready to Explore Your Future? 🌾
Join us for an exciting opportunity to tour and hear from local agriculture businesses right here in Clinton County!

During these visits,…

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Unit 4-H Public Speaking Competition

Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties
County: Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne

They say practice makes perfect, especially when applied to public speaking! 4-H members, ages 8-18, from Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties are invited to enter the five-…

Apple and miscellanious produce

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference - Rockford 2026

County: Winnebago
30th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference - Monday, February 16, 2026, at NIU-Rockford, 8500 E State Street, Rockford, Illinois

To ensure that you receive lunch, please…

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