Join us for a cookout to benefit Henry County 4-H on Friday, May 26 from 11 am - 1 pm at the Fareway in Geneseo, IL. Fresh of the grill menu includes pork chop sandwiches, hamburgers, brat patties, brats, hot dogs, as well as chips, pop and water. Proceeds go to the Henry County 4-H Foundation to meet local club needs. Stop on by! We appreciate your support.
4-H Shows and Events
2023 4-H Fair Shows for Henry, Mercer, Rock Island & Stark
Take some time to stop by your county fair to see our 4-H members in action this summer! 4-H fair shows teach youth responsibility, hard work, perseverance, sportsmanship, communication, and leadership through caring for and showing their animals, and developing their general projects.
2023 Henry County 4-H Fair Shows, June 17 - June 24, Cambridge, IL
Saturday, June 17
- General Projects Judging, 9-11 a.m.
General Projects will be on view in the Art Hall building during the fair starting Tues June 20 at noon - Sun June 25 at noon. - Dog Obedience & Showmanship 2 p.m.
4-H Food Stand will open Tuesday 3 - 7 p.m.
Wednesday, June 21 | 4-H Food Stand open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Bucket Calf Show, 1:30 p.m.
- Beef Exhibitor Games, 3 p.m.
- Master Showmanship, 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 22 | 4-H Food Stand open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Swine Show, 8 a.m.
- Beef Show (steers and heifers) 9 a.m.
- Sheep Show (after swine show)
- Goat Show (after sheep show)
- Junior Livestock Auction, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, June 23 | 4-H Food Stand open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Horse Show, 9 a.m.
Saturday, June 24 | 4-H Food Stand open 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Rabbit Show, 8 a.m.
- Poultry Show, 9 a.m.
Mercer County 4-H Fair Shows, July 10 - July 15, Aledo, IL | 4-H Horse Show, July 16 in Viola, IL
Monday, July 10
- General Projects Judging, 8:30-11 a.m., Merchant's Building
General Projects will be on display in Exhibit Hall from Tues - Sat, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Tuesday, July 11
- 8 a.m. Poultry Show, Swine Barn
- 10 a.m. Rabbit Show, Show Ring
- 4 p.m. Sheep Show, Sheep Barn
Wednesday, July 12
- 9 a.m. Beef Show, Show Ring
Thursday, July 13
- 9 a.m. Goat Show, Goat Barn
- 9 a.m. Swine Show, Swine Barn
- 4 p.m. Jr. & Sr. Showmanship Contest
Friday July 14
- 9 a.m. Dairy Show
- 6 p.m. Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction
Saturday, July 15
- 9 a.m. Dog Obedience & Showmanship, Pavilion east of the Secretary's office
Sunday July 16
- 9 a.m. Horse Show, 4KPlus Arena, 2492 75the Ave, Viola, IL
Rock Island County 4-H Fair Shows, July 15 - 21, East Moline, IL
Saturday, July 15
- General Projects Judging, 9 a.m. - noon
- State Fair Selections (after judging)
- Dog Obedience & Show, 4 p.m.
Monday, July 17
- Dog Fun Show, 6 p.m.
Tuesday, July 18
- Horse Fun Show, 10 a.m.
- Dairy Show, 10 a.m.
- Poultry Show, 2 p.m.
Wednesday, July 19
- Horse & Pony Show, 9 a.m.
- Sheep Show, 3 p.m.
Thursday, July 20
- Swine Show, 8 a.m.
- Bucket Calf/Breeding Beef/Steer Show, 9 a.m.
- Horse & Pony Show, 9 a.m.
- Master Showmanship Contest, 12:30 p.m.
- Ag Championship Games 3 p.m. (open to all 4-H members)
Friday, July 21
- Goat Show, 10 a.m.
- Rabbit Show, 2 p.m.
- Livestock Auction for 4-H members, 6 p.m.
Stark County 4-H & Jr. Fair Shows, July 26-31, Wyoming, IL
Friday, July 28th
- 9 am PeeWee Swine Showmanship, Jr. Fair Swine Show, with 4-H Swine Show to Follow
- 1 pm PeeWee Poultry Showmanship, Poultry Show
- 1:30 pm PeeWee Rabbit Showmanship, Rabbits & Rodents Show **Costume Class to Follow**
Saturday, July 29th
- 8 a.m. General Projects Check In, 4-H Judging first, then Jr. Fair
- 1 pm PeeWee Goat/Sheep Showmanship Jr. Fair/4-H Goat & Sheep Show
Sunday, July 30th
- 10 a.m. PeeWee Cattle Showmanship
- 10 a.m. Bucket Calf & Dairy Show
- 11 a.m. Beef Show
Monday, July 31st
- 9 a.m. Horse & Pony Show
- 5:30 p.m. General Project Check-out
- 6:30 p.m. 4-H Awards Ceremony, Jr. Fair Awards Ceremony
- 7 p.m. Stark County Sale of Champions