Manitowoc County 4-H

05/31/2026

Deadline for SheCalMan Summer Camp
June 1 is the signup deadline for summer camp.
Register in 4-H Online: https://SheCalManCamp2026.4honline.com

05/30/2026

Pullorum Testing Dates and location
Manitowoc County Office Complex – 4319 Expo Dr, Manitowoc
Sunday, May 31, from 10am-2pm
Sunday, June 28, from 3pm-7pm

All poultry except pigeons must be certified Pullorum-Typhoid free.
Exhibitors must have proof that their birds are pullorum free when bringing them in on entry day at the Manitowoc County Fair. Exhibitor must also submit a copy for permanent record.
Anyone not having proof of testing cannot bring birds into the fair. This is a federal law. No testing will be done at fair. There will be no fee charged for Junior Fair Exhibitors.

05/29/2026

Interested in a career in Animal Science?

Join the National Association of Extension and 4-H Youth Development Professionals, Animal Science Working Group, to hear from speakers throughout the Animal Science Industry.

Speakers include Dr. Mark Hoge, Associate Professor of Animal Science and Livestock Judging Coach, Western Illinois University, and Mr. Kevin Robinson, Senior Animal Care Specialist, Sea World San Diego.

Date and Time: June 18, 2026, 7-8:30 p.m. EST

Registration: Register by 11:59 p.m. EST at go.illinois.edu/CareerNight starting May 14.

05/29/2026

35th Annual WI 4-H Hunt and Dressage Show – June 26-28, 2026. Sheboygan County Fairgrounds, Plymouth WI. Online entries are open until June 1st

The 4-H Hunt and Dressage Show is a 3-day event featuring a dressage clinic and show, over fences clinic and show, and flat and pleasure classes. You can also audit and learn at the clinics without your horse. For information on all of the classes and clinics, please see the Hunt and Dressage event information listed in the WI 4-H Horse Association Handbook.

This event is open to all youth enrolled in the Wisconsin 4-H Horse Program in grades 6-13. You must be registered to attend the event.

for more information go to https://manitowoc.extension.wisc.edu/events/4-h-hunt-and-dressage-horse-show/

05/28/2026

SheCalMan Summer Camp Sign up Deadline

Join Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and Calumet counties for a fun-filled camping experience.
At Basecamp (grades 3rd-8th), youth sleep overnight in cabins and have structured activities based upon their grade levels with youth counselors guiding them through every point of camp.

Outpost Camp (grades 7th-8th) is for youth who will look forward to spending the night in tents (provided). Outpost Camp is less structured, with youth making decisions about what activities they will be participating in. Grade 7th and 8th can decide between base camp or outpost camp.

Register in 4-H Online: https://SheCalManCamp2026.4honline.com
For more information go to https://manitowoc.extension.wisc.edu/events/shecalman-summer-camp-sign-up-deadline/

05/27/2026

Any member in grade 7 and above is welcome to join the meeting!
The meeting is from 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Location
UWGB-Manitowoc Campus
705 Viebahn St

05/20/2026

Reminder: WI 4-H Hunt and Dressage Horse Show and Clinic entries are due June 1st. Sponsored by the WI 4-H Horse Association.

Information about each of the competitions, rules, entry information, and more can be found in chapter 5, Hunt and Dressage Show and Clinics, of the WI 4-H Horse Assoc. handbook at: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/projects/agriculture-and-animal-science/horse-project/wisconsin-4-h-horse-association/

Snapshot:
35th Annual 4-H Hunter and Dressage Show and Clinics
June 26-28, 2026
Sheboygan County Fairgrounds; Plymouth, WI

The 4-H Hunt and Dressage Show is a 3-day event featuring a dressage clinics and show, over fences clinics and show, and flat and pleasure classes. Youth can attend educational clinics and showcase their skills in a variety of classes.

This clinic is open to all youth enrolled in the Wisconsin 4-H Horse Program in grades 6-13.

Wisconsin State 4-H Hunt & Dressage Show Rules and Class List is available in the WI 4-H Horse Association Handbook in the Hunt and Dressage section (linked above)

05/13/2026

This is also open to Manitowoc youth!

This was just shared with us, so please share with those who might be interested as I know there are youth still in need of education credits for this years fair.

05/13/2026