McDonough County 4-H

09/04/2026

Congratulations to our 4-H members who won awards at the State Fair!

09/03/2026

You have done the work; now apply for the award! 🌟
The 4-H Experience Award recognizes members for participation in activities and events from club to national levels. Available levels include Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond, and Emerald.

Experience and Club Award applications must be submitted to the office by September 15

Learn more about all awards:

Section Illinois 4-H offers a wide range of recognition opportunities for every type of 4-H involvement. Club and Experience Award applications must be submitted through your local Extension office; check with your office for its deadline! Local Extension staff will submit the Club applications by...

08/28/2026

We are putting the finishing touches on our sensory bins for Saturday's Touch a Truck event with Macomb Park District

Make sure to stop by the 4-H tent and say "Hi" to Beth!

🗓️ When: Saturday, August 29th | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Quiet Hour: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM)
📍 Where: Veterans Park, 1800 E University Dr, Macomb, IL 61455
💵 Cost: FREE!

08/15/2026

Today, our State Fair Delegates are showcasing their general show projects in the Orr building. We wish them the best of luck! The Orr building is open to the public and full of activities. We encourage all who can to be a part of the fun. ☺️

08/15/2026

Tomorrow, during McDonough County's day at the State Fair, Marilyn will be officially inducted into the 4-H Hall of Fame ❤❤❤ Marilyn has been a long-time volunteer and supporter of our 4-H program. The Alumni and Volunteer Celebration will be in the Orr building from noon to 1 pm.

08/14/2026

Tonight is the night! Payton is representing McDonough County in the Master Showmanship Contest at the State Fair. 🍀We are so excited to cheer her on! 📣📣📣📣

08/13/2026

Hey... we know her! A BIG congratulations to Macie! We are so proud of you 😁

35 Illinois 4-H members put their livestock knowledge to the test at the 2026 Superior Young Livestock Producers Contest at the Illinois State Fair!

Youth competed in livestock management, marketing and hedging, and a livestock skillathon, demonstrating their knowledge of beef, swine, and sheep production. Congratulations to this year’s nine $1,000 scholarship recipients:

🍀 Macie Bartlow, McDonough County
🍀 Evan Beal, Clinton County
🍀 Will Deters, Cumberland County
🍀 Addison Duis, Menard County
🍀 Emersyn Harms, Woodford County
🍀 Claire Kuipers, McLean County
🍀 Caiden Littiken, Clinton County
🍀 Calum Shanks, Christian County
🍀 Reagan Shike, Mercer County

This year also marks 30 years of the Superior Young Livestock Producers Contest! Since its start, the program has helped Illinois 4-H youth build skills for the livestock industry while providing more than $600,000 in college scholarships.

Thank you to CME Group and the Illinois 4-H Foundation for investing in the next generation of livestock leaders. These 4-H members are putting their skills to work and showing what it means to be Beyond Ready for college, careers, and whatever comes next.

Congratulations to all!

08/13/2026

Whether you are heading down tomorrow, Friday, Saturday, or already there, we wish you the best of luck and the safest of travels there and back.

08/12/2026

4-H Families heading to the State Fair now is a good time to double-check that you have everything. We are here to help.

Check out the State 4-H page for how to download the app and schedule
https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/events/state-events/illinois-state-fair

08/08/2026

We are so excited to cheer on all our McDonough County representatives at The Throwdown - Western IL Showdown tonight! Good luck, all!