SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local 4-H members will put their passion and hard work on display during the Sangamon County 4-H shows taking place June 24-25 at the Sangamon County Fairgrounds in New Berlin. The public is invited to see what the 4-H members have accomplished in their project work throughout this past year.
In 4-H, projects are a way for members to learn about what interest them. Projects spark members to follow their passions, interests, and talents on a path to career development, enjoyment, and belonging. 4-H shows serve as learning opportunities for youth to demonstrate the knowledge and skills they have gained with judges who provide guidance as youth work toward mastery in their project areas.
“For 4-H'ers, county shows are not just fun annual events. When they show their projects, they are demonstrating the knowledge and skills they've gained throughout the year. Getting ready and participating in shows teaches life skills such as problem solving, decision making, project management, communications and public speaking,” said 4-H Extension Educator Carissa Davis.
All 4-H shows are open to the public and free to attend, so the community is encouraged to come out and support our local youth!
- Saturday, June 24, 5:30 PM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Show Ring
Sangamon 4-H Swine Show
- Saturday, June 24, 6:30 PM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Show Ring
Sangamon 4-H Beef Show
- Sunday, June 25, 8:30 AM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Show Ring
Logan/Menard/Sangamon 4-H Dog Show
- Sunday, June 25, 9:00 AM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Pavilion
Sangamon/Menard 4-H General Projects exhibits open for public viewing
- Sunday, June 25, 9:30 AM-noon and 1:00-2:00 PM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Main Building
Sangamon 4-H Poultry Show
- Sunday, June 25, 9:30 AM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Barn area
Sangamon 4-H Rabbit Show
- Sunday, June 25, 10:15 AM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Barn area
Sangamon 4-H Goat Show
- Sunday, June 25, 11:00 AM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Show Ring
Sangamon 4-H Round Robin Showmanship
- Sunday, June 25, 1:30 PM
- Sangamon County Fairgrounds, Show Ring
Additional 4-H shows will be held in Logan and Menard counties in July and August. Find details on the local Illinois Extension website at extension.illinois.edu/LMS/events.
More information about 4-H activities in Logan, Menard and Sangamon counties can be found at extension.illinois.edu/LMS/4-H-youth-development.
ABOUT ILLINOIS 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences.4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools and encouragement, and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.
Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and opportunities. Illinois Extension is part of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.