4-H Events, Workshops, Classes, & Fairs

4-H Fair Shows

Henry County Fair June 17-22, 2025

Wednesday, June 11 – General Projects Set-Up, 4:00 PM
Saturday, June 14 – General Projects Judging, 9:00–11:00 AM; Dog Obedience & Showmanship, 2:00 PM
Tuesday, June 17 – No 4-H Shows
Wednesday, June 18 – Bucket Calf Show, 12:00 PM; Master Showmanship, 6:30 PM
Thursday, June 19 – Swine Show, 8:00 AM; Beef Show (Steers and Heifers), 9:00 AM; Sheep Show, after Swine Show; Goat Show, after Sheep Show; Junior Livestock Auction, 6:00/6:30 PM
Friday, June 20 – Horse Show, 9:00 AM
Saturday, June 21 – Rabbit Show, 8:00 AM; Poultry Show, 9:00 AM; Rabbits & Poultry Released, at superintendent’s discretion
Sunday, June 22 – General Projects Released, 3:00–4:00 PM
All exhibits are open to the public.

Mercer County 4-H Fair Schedule – July 7–12

Sunday, July 6 – Set-up Merchant’s Building & Exhibition Hall for General Projects Show and Judging, 2:00 PM
Monday, July 7 – General Project Show Judging, Merchant’s Building & Set-up 4-H Project Displays, Exhibition Hall, 8:30–11:00 AM
Tuesday, July 8 – Poultry Show, Swine Barn, 8:00 AM; Rabbit Show, Show Ring, 10:00 AM; Sheep Show, Sheep Barn, 4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 9 – No public 4-H shows (Livestock check-ins only)
Thursday, July 10 – Swine Show, Swine Barn, 9:00 AM; Goat Show, Sheep Barn (4-H first), 2:00 PM; Jr. & Sr. Master Showmanship Contest, Show Ring, 3:00 PM
Friday, July 11 – Dairy Show/Beef Show, Show Ring, 9:00 AM; Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction, 6:00 PM
Saturday, July 12 – 4-H Dog Obedience & Showmanship, Pavilion east of Secretary’s office, 9:00 AM
Sunday, July 13 – General Projects Checkout & Display Tear-down, Exhibition Hall, 12:00–2:00 PM
Sunday, July 20 – 4-H Horse Show at 4K Plus Arena, 2492 75th Ave., Viola, IL – Check-in: 8:00–8:30 AM; Show begins: 9:00 AM

Rock Island County 4-H Fair Shows – July 12–18

Saturday, July 12 – General Projects Judging, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (Members must be on the grounds by 11:00 AM); State Fair Selections immediately after General Projects Judging; Dog Obedience Show, 4:00 PM
Monday, July 14 – Dairy Check-In by 5:00 PM; Horse Check-In by 10:00 PM; Dog Fun Show, 6:00 PM
Tuesday, July 15 – Horse Fun Show, 10:00 AM; Dairy Show, 10:00 AM; Poultry Check-In, 1:00–2:00 PM; Poultry Show, 2:00 PM; Sheep Show Check-In, 4:00–4:30 PM
Wednesday, July 16 – Horse & Pony Show, 9:00 AM; Beef Check-In, 10:00 AM; Sheep Show, 3:00 PM; Swine Check-In, 5:00–6:00 PM
Thursday, July 17 – Swine Show, 8:00 AM; Bucket Calf/Breeding Beef/Steer Show, 9:00 AM; Horse & Pony Show, 9:00 AM; Master Showmanship Contest, 12:30 PM; Ag Championship Games (Open to all 4-H members!), 3:00 PM
Friday, July 18 – Goat Check-In, 9:00 AM; Goat Show, 10:00 AM; Rabbit Check-In, 1:30–2:00 PM; Rabbit Show, 2:00 PM; Set-up for Livestock Auction, 4:00 PM; Livestock Auction for 4-H members, 6:00 PM
Sunday, July 20 – General Projects Released & Building Clean-Up, 12:00 PM (NOON)
Upcoming – State Fair General Projects Conference Judging: Saturday, August 9, 2025

All shows and exhibits are open to the public.