Edgar County 4-H

06/02/2026

Join us for our annual showmanship clinic! This clinic will feature showmanship training for cattle, goats, rabbits, sheep, and swine.

June 19
5-7 p.m.
Crawford County Fairgrounds

This event is free and open to youth ages 5 to 19.

Register at go.illinois.edu/showmanship

05/27/2026

Fair Entry is open! Get your projects entered by June 15.

https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/22964

Call the Edgar County Extension Office at 217-465-8585 if you need assistance.

05/27/2026

With summer just around the corner, we enjoyed a fun and creative visit to Memorial Elementary School for a special reading activity.

Students listened to Lola Plants a Garden and then brought the story to life by working together to “plant” their own garden—using pieces inspired by the book, 80 first graders helped create one big, beautiful classroom garden.

We also explored creativity through Eric Carle–style art while reading The Tiny Seed, using colorful tissue paper to design our own garden elements. It was a joyful morning full of imagination, learning, and hands-on fun!

05/27/2026

Dont forget to sign up for a Shift for the BBQ . We are just 1 month away.

➡️BBQ Tickets should be coming to you at your next monthly meeting along with fair entry instructions
➡️We will pick 10 winners for food stand credit if you sell all of your tickets
➡️ We will pick 1 overall TOP ticket sales to get the $100 prize
➡️ we are trying something NEW . We won't be doing assigned club jobs this year .PLEASE sign up for a shift in an area that works you and your family
➡️ Working the BBQ is a requirement to show at fair ! This is a huge fundraiser for our program. Please register for a shift . I will be reaching out for anyone not signed up .
➡️No BBQ bash ! We will be reaching out for our Potato day event!
➡️Scan the QR CODE at anytime to sign up for a shift !

Go.illinois.edu/EdgarBBQ

05/24/2026

Register by TOMORROW to guarantee a t-shirt!

Get ready for a fun-filled "Day on the Farm" with hands-on activities, snacks, a t-shirt, and so much fun! Participants will enjoy interactive learning, engaging farm experiences, and plenty of fun along the way.

June 12 – Edgar County Fairgrounds

For youth ages 5–7 (actual age, not 4-H age)
🕘 8:45 AM – 11:15 AM

For youth ages 8–12
🕛 12:15 PM – 4:30 PM

$20 per participant

Registration for ages 5-7 is at go.illinois.edu/amedgarcamp

Registration for ages 8-12 is at go.illinois.edu/pmedgarcamp

Open to both 4-H members and non-members!

05/23/2026

We’re excited to offer an upcoming CPR training session for youth!

This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills and be prepared to step in during emergencies. CPR Training prepares you with essential lifesaving skills, including how to respond to cardiac and breathing emergencies.

June 23
12:30-4:30 p.m.
Clark County Extension Office
$5 per person

Register in ZSuite

05/20/2026

Attached is the 2026 fair schedule!

Please note that the schedule may be subject to change.

05/19/2026

We had a great day at the Ride Right Rally on May 14th at the Edgar County 4-H Fairgrounds!

A total of 70 Edgar County 6th-grade students participated in this hands-on learning experience designed to take education beyond the classroom. Throughout the day, students rotated through interactive stations covering ATV safety, lawn mower safety, rollover protection, how to put out a fire, Stop the Bleed, sun safety, and chemical look-alikes.

The day concluded with a live demonstration of an ATV accident, where our area's first responders showed students how an emergency is handled in real time. This powerful experience helped reinforce the importance of safety and the role of emergency services in our community.

This event provided students with the opportunity to engage directly with professionals, ask questions, and gain practical knowledge they can carry with them into their daily lives. Experiences like this help build awareness, confidence, and an appreciation for the use of ATVs and other power equipment that we sometimes take for granted.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to our outstanding presenters and partners who made this event possible:

• Edgar County Farm Bureau and Ag in the Classroom
• Chrisman Farm Center
• Sloan Implement Co
• Edgar County Public Health Department & Dental Clinic
• Paris Fire Department
• Horizon Health EMS
• Edgar County Sheriff's Office - IL
• Paris Illinois Police Department
• Air Evac Lifeteam 145 - Mattoon, IL
• Edgar County ESDA and Jill Taylor
• Paris, Illinois FFA
• Curt Sinclair, Natural Resources and Shooting Sports 4-H Specialist

Your time, expertise, and dedication helped create a meaningful and impactful experience for our youth. We are grateful for the strong community partnerships that make programs like this possible and for your continued support in investing in the safety and education of our students. We look forward to hosting this Annual Safety Day each year to spread awareness of ATV use.

05/16/2026

Come celebrate the start of summer with our Teen Trip to Holiday World!

The cost is $25 per person, which covers your ticket and transportation—payment is due before the trip. Snacks will be provided on the bus, but please bring extra money for lunch.

Open to both members and non-members.

Register at go.illinois.edu/teentrip