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yellow and green peppers with a few red tomatoes

Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share

County: Pope

Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…

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4-H General Show

Massac County
County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

Youth enrolled in 4-H in Alexander, Massac, Johnson, Pulaski, and Union County are invited to present general show projects for judging Thursdays in June from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. The final show…

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Plantable Paper Seed Lab

Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center
County: Johnson

Have you ever wanted to make plantable paper? Plantable paper, which can be made into a bookmark, ornament, or other keepsake, can then be planted in the ground to grow flowers. Join us for a…

Multiple colorful vegetables

Harvesting and Succession Planting

Homegrown Harvest (Summer Series)
County: Macon

Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners of all skill levels. Discover tips and tricks for growing a successful garden! See more…

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Marcoot Jersey Creamery

County: Marion

Experience a hands-on “field to fork” tour where youth can explore how milk goes from the farm to the table. Participants will visit the milking parlor and learn about the milking process,…

Gardening tools, seedlings, and onion bulbs scattered on dark, rich soil, featuring an Illinois Master Gardener logo in the bottom right corner.

Master Gardener Informational Booth

County: Christian

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

A pair of silkie chickens

2026 Poultry Testing

for Lake and McHenry 4-H Youth
County: McHenry
This event is for Lake and McHenry 4-H Youth. Please register for the Poultry Pullorum-Typhoid Testing.Date: SUNDAY, JUNE 27Location: EXTENSION/FARM BUREAU PARKING LOT (OUTSIDE, BEHIND THE…
Champaign County 4-H General Projects text over table with artwork

Champaign County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

County: Champaign

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows! 

4-H members from Champaign County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Horse Show text layered over a photo of two men riding horses

2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt 4-H Horse Show

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H

Come out and support our local 4-H members as they showcase their hard work, dedication, and horsemanship skills at the 2026 4-H Horse Show! 

From riding demonstrations to equestrian…

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Sangamon 4-H Livestock Shows 2026

County: Sangamon

Sangamon 4-H members enrolled in livestock projects will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows and the Youth Livestock Auction. Details for…

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