Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training November
Save the date!You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the…
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4-H Building Bricks Challenge Series: December Challenge
Save the date!Youth ages 8 to 18: Compete in our virtual building brick challenge series to show off your original builds with plastic building bricks like LEGO and MEGABLOKS! Each month, from…
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4-H Family Winter Break Building Bricks Contest
Save the date!Does your family love building together? This is the opportunity for you! Create a build as a family over winter break! One entry per family. All participating families must have at…
State 4-H Fashion Revue
Registration is open!4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-18…
Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February
Save the date!You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the…
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4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…
State 4-H Awards Banquet
Celebrate our state award winners!Celebrate our state award winners!
The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…
State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Save the date!4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…
Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
About the Program
The Illinois 4-H livestock judging program teaches youth to identify livestock breeds and evaluate traits that improve local herds. The annual contest is held on the…
State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
Poultry Judging Contest 2026
IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…