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4-H Beef Weigh-in

County: Jefferson

The Jefferson County beef weigh-in will be held on February 13 at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds in Whittington. It will be held from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. All kids planning on exhibiting a steer…

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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…

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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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…

Presidents & Plants: A Hands-on Learning Hour

County: Bond

Bond County 4-H and the Agriculture and Natural Resources team are excited to collaborate on a special President’s Day program for youth! Join us as we explore the history of President’s Day,…

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2026 Unit 12 4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: McLean, Livingston, Woodford
Contest Event InformationThis contest will be hosted during Learn and Fun Day on Monday, February 16, 2026.Important: You do not need to register for Learn and Fun Day. It is a separate event; the…
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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. …

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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-…

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