(Cambridge, ILL) The excitement of summer returns as Henry County 4‑H youth prepare to showcase their projects and skills during the Henry County Fair in Cambridge, June 16–21. Visitors are invited to stop by the fairgrounds to see 4‑H members in action, explore exhibits, and enjoy the annual tradition that celebrates learning, leadership, and community.
The 4‑H Food Stand will also be open throughout the week — a great way to support local youth while enjoying a fresh‑squeezed lemon shake‑up and other delicious items.
Here is the 2026 4-H Fair Show Schedule:
- Wednesday, June 10
- General Projects Set‑Up — 4:00 p.m.
- Saturday, June 13
- General Projects Judging — 9:00–11:00 a.m.
- Dog Obedience & Showmanship — 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, June 15
- Swine Weigh‑in — 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 1:00–3:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, June 16
- No 4‑H Shows
- Wednesday, June 17
- Bucket Calf Check‑in — 7:00–10:00 a.m.
- Bucket Calf Show — 12:00 p.m.
- Sheep Weigh‑in & Check‑in — 5:00–6:00 p.m.
- Beef Weigh‑in & Check‑in — 5:30 p.m.
- Master Showmanship — 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, June 18
- Swine Show — 8:00 a.m.
- Beef Show (steers and heifers) — 9:00 a.m.
- Sheep Show — after Swine Show
- Goat Show — after Sheep Show
- Junior Livestock Auction — 6:00/6:30 p.m.
- Friday, June 19
- Horse Show — 9:00 a.m.
- Saturday, June 20
- Rabbit Show — 8:30 a.m.
- Poultry Show — 9:00 a.m.
- Rabbits & Poultry Released — at superintendent's discretion
- Sunday, June 21
- General Projects Released — 3:00–4:00 p.m.
For more information about the fair, visit the Henry County Fair Website at www.henrycountyfairil.com/
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 500 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.