LEWISTOWN, Ill. - Fulton County 4-H Clubs prepared window displays promoting the University of Illinois Extension 4-H program during National 4-H Week, October 4 - 10, 2026. Fulton County 4-H clubs used the theme “Green and Growing for 125 Years”. Three 4-H clubs created festive and eye-catching displays in Astoria, and Lewistown.
The displays were judged for originality, appearance, unity, and for how well they attract attention. The winning display was prepared by the Jolly Workers 4-H Club with their window located at the Prairie State Bank & Trust in Lewistown. Second place went to the Pleasant Spacemakers 4-H Club with their “Go Green” themed display at the Community Medical Clinic in Astoria. Honorable mention went to the Busy Bees 4-H Club with their display at MidAmerica National Bank in Lewistown.
The 1st place club will receive $50, and the 2nd place winner will receive $25 from Fulton County 4-H Federation. All three 4-H clubs will receive special recognition for their 4-H promotional work at the Achievement Program / Volunteer Recognition Event to be held on October 17, 2026, at the Donaldson Community Center in Canton. The Fulton County 4-H Program appreciates each of these businesses for allowing the displays at their locations.
For more information about University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H program, call Krista Gray or Kaytlin Lehman, Fulton County Extension 4-H program coordinators at 547-3711.
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1st place winner – Jolly Workers 4-H Club
2nd place – Pleasant Spacemakers 4-H Club
Honorable Mention – Busy Bees 4-H Club
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.