Washington County 4-H-Iowa

05/31/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for next week, sheep exhibitors!!!

05/30/2026

The Washington County 4-H raffle committee is continuing their scholarship with a portion of their proceeds. They will be offering up to four $500 scholarships to currently enrolled Washington County 4-H youth who have been active members

05/30/2026

We are really looking forward to celebrating America's 250th at . See all the ways you can participate in our Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights fair! Start planning now!

🍀Special fair classes are listed in the fair book Non-livestock/Static Exhibit section.
🍀Talk to your club leaders about your interest in the hay bale contest.
🍀Campers, watch for the registration to order your flags!

Let us know what questions you have at [email protected]

05/30/2026

For 30 members they are into their last few days of their high school career. Here is a special video message for you! https://youtu.be/auHzf8_HThM We want to wish you THE BEST in all of these lasts and big graduation moments. We are proud to call you family and so many of you have been in this program 9 years PLUS more!! What wonderful leaders and young people you have grown into. We look forward to and your final showcase as a 4-H member. AND after the dust settles at county fair and your next chapters begin, we hope you will be adults who use your head, heart, hands, and health to make the best better. You know you always have a home here with us at . We can't wait to have you on the volunteer roster! You are loved. We are proud of you!

For 30 members they are into their last few days of their high school career. Here is a special video message for you! We want to wish you THE BE...

05/29/2026

VIEW and VOTE
VIEW and VOTE
VIEW and VOTE.

The April photo album for Camera Corps Club is up and ready for VIEWS and VOTES! The photography challenge for April was Wild Wind. Members were challenged to capture the "invisible" force of the Iowa wind by showing how it moves the landscape. Voting ends 5/31.

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The Camera Corps Club Challenge from April was titled Wild Wind. Members were challenged to capture the "invisible" force of the Iowa wind by showing how it moves the landscape. Members learned together at their April meeting and then had the rest of the month to practice, photograph, and submit their best! Support them and show love for this 'published' work by VOTING for your FAVORITE! Vote for your favorite image by "liking" it! (1 like = 1 vote) All photos in this album were taken by Washington County 4-Hers who are a part of the local Camera Corps Club. Voting closes May 31 and the winners will be recognized at their club meeting.

05/29/2026

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!

In the clothing event 4-H members in grades 4-12 interested in showcasing apparel design and production knowledge will share their understanding and use of design elements and principles in design/selecting an outfit. The county program will have four divisions: Fashion R***e, Clothing Selection, Innovative Design and $20 Challenge.

The fairbook contains information on each division of clothing event: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

Utilize the Exploring the Elements and principals in Clothing resource when completing static exhibit write-ups and clothing event report forms. Clothing event report forms can be found on our fair forms page under Clothing Event. https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/county-fair

Don't forget that you can also participate in the County Fair Style Show on Monday, July 20 at rhe community center! Clover Kids are welcome to participate in the Style Show as well!

05/29/2026

Who needs help writing 4-H goals? 🙋‍♀️🙋🙋‍♂️

We added a few resources to the Record Keeping page just for you!

Remember a goal needs an action, a result and a timeline.
Goal Writing Resources:
-Goal Setting: Writing Project Area and Exhibit Goals
-Goal Calendar
-Goal Examples

https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/record-keeping

05/29/2026

Woodworking is a fun project area where exhibits represent a constructed, repaired, or restored item. These projects should be registered in Fair Entry between June 1 - July 15 and be ready foe judging on July 18!

The exhibit tip sheet for woodworking gives lots of ideas for how to make the most of your exhibit for fair! Woodworking Exhibit tip sheet:https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/files/documents/WoodworkingTipSheet.pdf

STATIC project exhibit form: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/files/documents/4-H%20Exhibit%20Form%202019.doc

Thanks, Jones County 4-H, for the graphic. ❤️🍀❤️

05/29/2026

**🎡 First County Fair? Don't Panic—Prepare for Fair is Here! 🎡**

Join us for **Prepare for Fair**, a fun and informative evening designed especially for newer 4-H members and their families!

📅 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 6:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Dallmeyer Hall, Washington County Fairgrounds

During this hands-on event, you'll:
✅ Explore project areas and exhibit opportunities
✅ Learn how fair entries work
✅ Take a guided fairgrounds tour
✅ Practice entering exhibits before the real deadline
✅ Meet project superintendents and experienced 4-H mentors
✅ Get answers to all your fair questions

Whether you're showing a project for the first time or just want to feel more confident about fair week, this event is for you! While all 4-H members are welcome, it's especially helpful for youth who have been in 4-H for three years or less.

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents and guardians are strongly encouraged to attend!

Bring your questions, your curiosity, and your excitement—we'll help you get fair-ready!

📝 Register by June 11: [https://tinyurl.com/PrepareForFair26](https://tinyurl.com/PrepareForFair26)

Questions? Contact the Washington County Extension Office at 319-653-4811.

05/28/2026

Home Improvement (class 10460) is where you can share an exhibit that shows learning in planning, improving, and caring for your home living space. Exhibits may include new or refinished items. The tip sheet below gives some great ideas for how to enhance your exhibit for fair this year!

Home Improvement exhibit tip sheet:https://www.extension.iastate.edu/4h/files/documents/homeimprovementtipsheet.pdf

STATIC exhibit write-up: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/washington/files/documents/4-H%20Exhibit%20Form%202019.doc

Elements of Design and Art Principles: https://store.extension.iastate.edu/product/464

If you've used Pinterest for inspiration, be sure to use this resource to properly site: https://iastate.app.box.com/v/PinterestToOrginal

Thanks, Jones County, for a great 🍀graphic !