Events

Carroll and Whiteside Co 4-H Horse Show

4-H members will show their skills in several categories of horsemanship. See the 4-H Show Books for more information. Spectators are welcome to this free, public event!

Whiteside County 4-H Show

4-H members will be exhibiting projects they have worked hard on throughout the year, including art, cooking, livestock, sewing, welding, woodworking projects and so much more! The public is invited…

Franklin County 4-H Poultry Show

The Franklin County 4-H Poultry Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 11 at 5 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair…

Ew! It's Science

Join us for a day of fun, messy, and educational adventures at Ew! It's Science! 

At Science Camp, youth will:Dissect owl pellets to uncover the mysteries of what owls eat.Conduct a…

Cloverbud Show & Tell

As part of the Little Roots Cloverbud Gardening Program, youth will have the opportunity to showcase their hard work and knowledge gained during the 2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H Show.…

Franklin County 4-H Foods Show

The Franklin County 4-H Foods Show will be held at the Franklin County Extension Office on July 11 at 1 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair…

Franklin County 4-H Small Animals Show

The Franklin County 4-H Small Animals and Rabbit Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 11 at 6 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the…

Franklin County 4-H General Projects and Clothing Show

The Franklin County 4-H General Projects and Clothing Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 12 at 9 a.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in…

Gardenwalk

Join the University of Illinois Extension McHenry County Master Gardeners and MCC for the annual Garden Walk each July, starting at the outdoor Demonstration Garden at MCC. Attendees…

Franklin County 4-H Tractor Driving Contest

The Franklin County 4-H Tractor Driving Contest will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 12 at 5 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the…