Peoria County 4-H

05/05/2026

Kristi Smith has your 4-H Show Book ready!!!! We are excited for this year's 4-H Show and seeing all of your amazing projects. https://extension.illinois.edu/media/9236/download?inline

04/23/2026

The Peoria County 4-H Fair is always one of the biggest highlights of the year for local 4-H members. This past year, the fair looked a little different. But if there is one thing 4-H youth are known for, it is their ability to adapt and rise to the occasion. Peoria County 4-H members showed up in a big way. Fair exhibitors brought more projects than the previous year. The increase can be credited to the growing number of workshops and Special Interest (SPIN) clubs offered throughout the year.

The Peoria County 4-H Fair is always one of the biggest highlights of the year for local 4-H members. This past year, the fair looked a little different. But if

04/18/2026

Good morning Peoria County 4-H! The tree planting has been postponed to Tuesday at 3:30 pm! We hope to see you there!

04/09/2026

Save the date for our upcoming Fall State Shoots with more information coming soon!

Air Pistol: July 1-Aug.31 mail-in postal match
Air Rifle: Sept. 12 at Bloomington
Archery: Sept. 19 at Pekin
Shotgun: Sept. 26 at Bunker Hill
Smallbore .22 Rifle: Sept. 26 at Bunker Hill

03/27/2026

University of Illinois Extension is seeking an individual to provide leadership for program delivery in Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties.

The County Extension Director is responsible for local program management, personnel management, interpersonal effectiveness, organizational leadership and development, fiscal management, and facilities management.
In this role, you will...
• Provide administrative supervision of all unit staff.
• Serve as the local representative of Extension.
• Facilitate and establish relationships with all audiences.
• Assess local needs and identify program priorities.
• Collaborate and partner with people and organizations to improve the lives of individuals and the communities in which they live.

Apply by 6 p.m. (CST) on April 7, 2026. Master's degree required. View job qualifications, responsibilities, and application procedures: https://go.illinois.edu/ExtensionJobs

03/17/2026

The sewing workshop was one of several in the Spring Workshop Series. We have more coming up: Entomology, Livestock Showmanship, Crochet, and Clay. Details in the 4-H email: https://emails.illinois.edu/newsletter/06/74125506.html
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03/06/2026

All interested youth, 4-H, and FFA members are invited and encouraged to attend this FREE Livestock Showmanship Clinic at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown on Sunday afternoon, March 22. Please register by using the link or QR code below.
go.illinois.edu/fultonshowmanship

03/03/2026

Registration is officially open for Camp Kaleido!

Camp Kaleido is a full-day art immersion experience where youth, ages 8-12, explore the spectrum of creative expression through hands-on workshops, collaborative projects, and experimentation. Led by the 4-H Creative Collective Art Ambassador Team, campers rotate through stations that highlight visual, performing, and interdisciplinary arts, each designed to spark imagination, build skills, and celebrate individuality.

• Date: May 9
• Age: 8–12
• Location: 4-H Memorial Camp, Monticello
• Cost: $50 (lunch included)
• Registration Window: March 2 – April 20
• Registration Link: go.illinois.edu/CampKaleido

If you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the State 4-H Office.

03/03/2026

High school seniors, we would love to hear from you!

Do you know a graduating 4-H Senior? We want to hear their story! The 4-H Senior Survey is a special opportunity for seniors to reflect on their 4-H journey and share how 4-H has shaped their education or career path. Every participant will receive an exclusive 4-H Memorabilia Tassel as a keepsake! Survey closes March 27, 2026. Encourage a senior to share their voice today! https://go.illinois.edu/4hgradsurvey

02/28/2026

Would you like some free white leghorn chicks? We will have lots of chicks getting hatched as part of our Embryology in the Classroom program that will need good homes. Sign up for our March and/or May Adoption Days. Pick up is at our Pekin office. https://go.illinois.edu/ChickAdoption