Events
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State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl
Registration is open!Youth evaluate dairy cattle and apply industry knowledge in a competitive setting designed to strengthen reasoning and evaluation skills.
Date: March 7, 2026Age: Active 4-H…
2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference
Expert Insights and Resources for Forest Landowners
Sponsored by Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin Extension Services The 2026 Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference will be March 7 at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa from 9am to 4:30pm.…
Dig In and Discover
County: Piatt
This is a family-friendly event, designed to spark joy and creativity while giving participants the confidence to grow something beautiful. At multiple mini-workshops, Piatt County Master Gardeners…
2026 Lake County 4-H Public Speaking Contest
County: Lake
Want to build your public speaking skills?
Join the 4-H Public Speaking Contest! This is your chance to share your voice, gain confidence, and get helpful feedback in a supportive…
4-H Livestock Skillathon
County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery
Join us to test your knowledge of all things livestock! Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, and Montgomery County 4-H programs are excited to host the 2026 4-H Livestock Skillathon Contest. This…
Livingston/Woodford 4-H Project Workshop
County: Livingston, Woodford
Join us for a fun and hands-on 4-H workshop where creativity meets nature! Participants will explore three exciting projects:Tie-Dye Clothing Embellishment: Learn the art of tie-dye and…
4-H Scratch Coding: Rocket Rock Blaster
County: McLean
Join us for a fun and interactive Scratch Coding Workshop where kids ages 8–12 will learn how to bring their own rocket blaster game to life! Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform,…
YQCA In Person Training
County: McHenry
LIVESTOCK ETHICS REQUIREMENTS:
All 4-H exhibitors of Beef, Dairy, Goats, Sheep, and Swine animals will be required to certify in the YQCA program yearly for the show season. (NOTE:…
4-H Shooting Sports
Archery
County: Christian, Montgomery
Under the guidance of a certified instructor, youth will learn the safe and responsible handling of archery equipment, and more specifically proper and safe archery shooting techniques. Youth will…
Needle Felted Fuzzies Workshop
County: McLean
Join us for a fun and interactive Needle Felted Fuzzies workshop where youth will create an adorable fuzzy creature using simple needle felting techniques! This is a beginner-friendly workshop for…