Stark County 4-H

05/22/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices will be closed Mon., May 25. Explore what’s ahead next week and throughout June.

Email from University of Illinois Extension-Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark See what's being planned in your community 🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day from Illinois Extension As we honor and remember those

05/18/2026

Bring the whole family for a FREE day of learning and fun as we celebrate our agricultural heritage with Illinois Extension and community partners!

Visit a variety of stations to enjoy:

Free Petting Zoo – Get up close to goats and other farm animals!
Hands-On Stations – Explore agriculture, gardening, nutrition, and 4-H activities.
Games & Prizes – Try fun challenges for a chance to win!
Community Partners: Birth to Five, and Society of Growth will have activities too.
Library Fun – Stop inside for even more family activities.
Free Resources – Pick up recipe cards, grocery totes, and Extension information (while supplies last).

We look forward to seeing you there!

03/23/2026

Spring into learning with 4-H. We have fun events, workshops, clubs, cookouts, and more that you don't want to miss! https://conta.cc/485BgPE

Email from University of Illinois Extension-Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark Easter egg hunt, tree plantings , sewing, archery, and more! Upcoming 4-H workshops and events Spring into learning with 4

11/24/2025

Illinois Extension has recipes, turkey tips, and food safety guidance to help you prepare for Thanksgiving. We also have fun holiday workshops coming up - join us!.
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Email from University of Illinois Extension-Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Illinois Extension! Thanksgiving & Holiday Program Updates Office Closed: Thursday &

11/11/2025

4-H Holidays Around the World: Make-and-Take Celebration
Tuesday, December 2, 5-7 PM, Toulon Library.
Join 4-H for a festive journey across the globe! Explore holiday traditions from around the world. Youth ages 5 to 18 are invited to attend this make-and-take event. They will rotate through interactive stations, each featuring a hands-on craft and a traditional treat from a different country.
Cost: $5 per person | Fee waiver available upon request
Sign up at go.illinois.edu/4-HWorldHolidays

What to Expect:
• Learn about unique holiday customs from six regions
• Create festive crafts inspired by global traditions
• Sample delicious holiday foods from around the world
• Celebrate community, culture, and creativity
Featured Stations:
• Germany: Make traditional ornaments and taste Plätzchen (spiced gingerbread cookies)
• Mexico: Create poinsettia handprint art and sip Mexican hot chocolate
• Africa: Craft Kwanzaa bracelets and enjoy Mbatata (sweet potato cookies)
• Asia: Make Chinese lanterns and blend an Indian spice mix
• Australia: Build a holiday snow globe and try Tim Tam Balls
• USA: Decorate Santa ornaments and enjoy classic sugar cookies.

09/02/2025

Stark County 4-H Shotgun Club starts Sept. 15.
Attention youth ages 10 -18 - come build your marksmanship skills at this 8 week shooting sports club. It will meet Mondays at 6 pm from Sept. 15 to Nov. 3 in Kewanee. Get details and sign up at go.illinois.edu/4-HShotgunKewanee

08/04/2025

Come out to Galva tomorrow between 11 am and 1 pm for this fun family event! Petting Zoo, Activity stations, Illinois Extension resources, Hot dog lunch stand and more await! We'll see you there! https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ad879urqL/

07/25/2025

🎡🐴🐐🐮 There’s a full weekend of fun ahead at the Stark County Fair — and our 4-H members are ready to shine! Come support local youth as they exhibit their hard work and talents in animal shows, general projects, and more!

Here’s what’s happening:

📅 Saturday, July 26
🕗 8:00 AM – General Projects Check-In
🕙 10:00 AM – Office Open for Speed Show
🕚 11:00 AM – Stark County Speed Show & Goat & Sheep Weigh-In
🕐 1:00 PM – P*e Wee Goat/Sheep Showmanship, Jr. Fair Goat & Sheep Show, 4-H Goat & Sheep Show
🕒 3:00 PM – P*e Wee Poultry Showmanship & Poultry Show
🕞 3:30 PM – P*e Wee Rabbit Showmanship & Rabbits & Rodents Show

📅 Sunday, July 27
🕗 8:00 AM – Beef Weigh-In
🕙 10:00 AM – P*e Wee Cattle Showmanship, Bucket Calf & Dairy Show
🕚 11:00 AM – Jr. Fair Beef Show & 4-H Beef Show

📅 Monday, July 28
🕘 9:00 AM – Horse & Pony Show
🕠 5:30 PM – General Project Check-Out
🕡 6:30 PM – 4-H & Jr. Fair Awards Ceremony
🕖 7:00 PM – Stark County Sale of Champions

📅 Wednesday, July 31
🕕 6:00 PM – Fair Clean-Up
🔔 General Projects must be picked up
💰 Jr. Fair Premium Checks issued after clean-up

👏 Come celebrate the achievements of our amazing 4-H youth and enjoy the spirit of the fair!

06/20/2025

4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the Junior Cattle Barn on the Illinois State Fairgrounds to register starting at 6pm on Wednesday, August 6 ahead of the event. All 4-H members who are between the ages of 14-18 as of January 1 may compete. **New format: please bring your cell phone this year to participate in the contest. If you are not able to use a cell phone, please indicate that in your registration.

Test your knowledge on:

-Breeds of cattle, swine, sheep & goats
-Multiple choice quiz
-Marketing
-Equipment Identification
-Quality Assurance

05/27/2025

Join us at the Wyoming Public Library today from 11 am to 1 pm for a family-friendly event celebrating agricultural heritage. Experience hands-on stations focused on agriculture, gardening, and nutrition with games, crafts, and a petting zoo. Enjoy a delicious lunch for just $5 and gather free resources from Illinois Extension. We look forward to welcoming families and community members.

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