Hardee County 4H

09/01/2026

📣 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT! 📣

It’s NOT too late to register for 4-H! 🎉

If you thought you missed the deadline, you still have time! Registration is open until the end of the day TODAY! ⏰

Don’t miss out on all the fun, learning, friendships, and opportunities that 4-H has to offer! 💚🐄🌱

👉 Register today before it’s too late!
📋 Register today using the link below:
https://www.4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in

If you have any questions about enrollment or have issues with the website, feel free to reach out to the Hardee County Extension Office at 863-773-2164 we are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Here's to a fantastic 4-H year! 🍀

08/28/2026

08/28/2026

🌟 We’re excited to welcome new and returning 4-H members TOMORROW! 🌟

Join us for our 4-H Open House at the Nickerson Pavilion in Pioneer Park, Zolfo Springs, from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM! 🍀

During the Open House, youth and parents will have the opportunity to visit each club table, meet and talk with our amazing 4-H Leaders, and learn more about the different interest areas and activities available through 4-H. It’s a great way to discover what interests your youth and find the club that’s the right fit for them! 💚

We’re also excited to have some wonderful community partners helping make this event extra special:

🦌 Hardee County BOCC — providing FREE entry to the Wildlife Refuge
🌭 Hardee County Cloverleaf Foundation — providing free hot dog meals on a first-come, first-served basis
🍧 Hardee County Sheriff’s Office — providing snow cones for everyone to enjoy!

Bring the family, come meet our leaders, explore the different clubs, and see what Hardee County 4-H has to offer! 🍀

See you there!

08/26/2026

🍀 IMPORTANT REMINDER! 🍀
4-H Open House is THIS Saturday, August 29th! 🎉
📍 Nickerson Pavilion at Pioneer Park
🗓️ Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM
This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come out, meet our amazing 4-H leaders, and explore the many interests and opportunities available through 4-H!
Your child can visit each booth, talk with our leaders, ask questions, and discover what interests them most. Whether they love 🐇 rabbits, 🐓 chickens, 🐄 livestock, 🌿 environmental science, or something completely different—there’s something for everyone!
And we’re excited to have some great community partners joining us! 💚
🦌 Hardee County BOCC – Free admission to the Wildlife Animal Refuge for those attending the Open House!
🌭 Hardee County Cloverleaf Foundation – Hot dog meals will be available on a first come, first served basis.
🍧 Hardee County Sheriff’s Office – Stop by and enjoy a FREE snow cone!
Bring the whole family, explore the opportunities, meet our wonderful 4-H leaders, and find the perfect 4-H interest for your child! 🍀💚
We can’t wait to see you on August 29th from 11 AM–1 PM!
🎉 Come see what 4-H is all about! 🎉🍀

08/25/2026

4-H Exhibitors! 🐷🐄🐑🐐

It’s getting close to registering your animals for the Hardee County Fair! 🎉

Before registering, please take the time to read the 2026–2027 Livestock Rules & Regulations carefully. The link to the rules is attached below.

⚠️ Please pay special attention to the sections highlighted in yellow. These are new additions or changes to the rules for this year.

When you digitally sign the rules through EZ Fair, you are acknowledging that you have read and understand the rules and regulations.

Please make sure you review everything carefully before signing. We want everyone to be prepared and have a successful fair season! 🏆🐮🐷🐑

2026–2027 Livestock Rules & Regulations:

https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.saffire.com%2Ffiles.ashx%3Ft%3Dfg%26rid%3DHardeeCoFair%26f%3DApproved_2026_-_2027_Youth_Livestock_Rules.pdf%26cb%3D6BAFC3B8%26fbclid%3DIwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4WllONnFEU1pSM0laTEVNc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHuYR0wctxfSJZz2f20tcIClue4nWiJIliMezi0TIKtHRCwc9mSS2sJOooJv2_aem_USTmeBYF94Af6yP8g2WY7Q&h=AUDUz-EI8W5oYaYyD0qsoytXCG5KZbVQI8KCDdLljP1OiOKht92cJKfpuVyBbBX8kVIircXuFd9YV5Zn4aKsZlBMRC2cpf02bmZSSYh7ZnY3dUXszFDPPigCUtpP9pFPvc66IndoZ5BXeuiV&__tn__=-UK*F

08/21/2026

🍀 IMPORTANT REMINDER! 🍀

4-H Open House is NEXT Saturday, August 29th! 🎉

📍 Nickerson Pavilion at Pioneer Park
🗓️ Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 11 AM–1 PM

This is a wonderful opportunity for families to come out, meet our amazing 4-H leaders, and explore the many interests and opportunities available through 4-H!

Your child can visit each booth, talk with our leaders, ask questions, and discover what interests them most. Whether they love 🐇 rabbits, 🐓 chickens, 🐄 livestock, 🌿 environmental science, or something completely different—there’s something for everyone!

And we’re excited to have some great community partners joining us! 💚

🦌 Hardee County BOCC – Free admission to the Wildlife Animal Refuge for those attending the Open House!

🌭 Hardee County Cloverleaf Foundation – Hot dog meals will be available on a first come, first served basis.

🍧 Hardee County Sheriff’s Office – Stop by and enjoy a FREE snow cone!

Bring the whole family, explore the opportunities, meet our wonderful 4-H leaders, and find the perfect 4-H interest for your child! 🍀💚

We can’t wait to see you on August 29th from 11 AM–1 PM!

🎉 Come see what 4-H is all about! 🎉🍀

📣 ATTENTION HARDEE COUNTY FAMILIES! 🐰🐔🐮🌱

Come discover all that 4-H has to offer at the Hardee County 4-H Open House! 🎉

📅 Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Pioneer Park – Nickerson Pavilion, Zolfo Springs

This is a great opportunity for families to come out, meet our amazing 4-H leaders, and explore the many different interests and opportunities available through 4-H!

Your child can stop by each booth, talk with our leaders, ask questions, and discover what interests them most. Whether they're interested in rabbits, chickens, livestock, environmental science, or something completely different, there is something for everyone! 🐇🐓🐄🌿

And that's not all! We have some exciting community partners joining us:

🦌 Hardee County BOCC – Free admission to the Wildlife Animal Refuge for those attending the open house!

🌭 Hardee County Cloverleaf Foundation – Hot dog meals will be available on a first come, first served basis.

🍧 Hardee County Sheriff's Office – Stop by for a FREE snow cone!

Bring the family, explore the opportunities, meet our wonderful 4-H leaders, and find the perfect 4-H interest for your child! 💚🍀

We can't wait to see everyone on August 29th from 11 AM–1 PM!

Come see what 4-H is all about! 🎉🍀

08/21/2026

🚨Reminder to 4-H Families🚨

Registration for the 2026–2027 4-H year is now open in 4-H Online! 🎉

📆Deadline to Register: Tuesday, September 1st

We can't wait to welcome returning and new members for another exciting year of learning, leadership, and fun. We hope everyone had an amazing summer, and we're looking forward to seeing you all soon!

📋 Register today using the link below:
https://www.4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in

If you have any questions about enrollment, feel free to reach out to the Hardee County Extension Office at 863-773-2164 we are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Here's to a fantastic 4-H year! 🍀

08/20/2026

🐮 STEER REGISTRATION TIME! 🍀

Hardee County 4-H exhibitors — it’s time to get those steers registered for the upcoming show season!

📅 Registration Deadline: Sep 9th
📍 Where/How: https://ez-fair.com/fair-events/330/register
Weigh In: Sep 12th | 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.

Please make sure you have all required information and paperwork ready before the deadline. Late registrations will not be accepted, so don’t wait until the last minute! You will also need to be registered in 4-H Online by Sept 1st!

Questions? Contact the Hardee County 4-H Office and we’ll be happy to help.

🍀🐮 We’re looking forward to another great year with our 4-H livestock exhibitors!

08/10/2026

📣 ATTENTION HARDEE COUNTY FAMILIES! 🐰🐔🐮🌱

Come discover all that 4-H has to offer at the Hardee County 4-H Open House! 🎉

📅 Saturday, August 29th
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Pioneer Park – Nickerson Pavilion, Zolfo Springs

This is a great opportunity for families to come out, meet our amazing 4-H leaders, and explore the many different interests and opportunities available through 4-H!

Your child can stop by each booth, talk with our leaders, ask questions, and discover what interests them most. Whether they're interested in rabbits, chickens, livestock, environmental science, or something completely different, there is something for everyone! 🐇🐓🐄🌿

And that's not all! We have some exciting community partners joining us:

🦌 Hardee County BOCC – Free admission to the Wildlife Animal Refuge for those attending the open house!

🌭 Hardee County Cloverleaf Foundation – Hot dog meals will be available on a first come, first served basis.

🍧 Hardee County Sheriff's Office – Stop by for a FREE snow cone!

Bring the family, explore the opportunities, meet our wonderful 4-H leaders, and find the perfect 4-H interest for your child! 💚🍀

We can't wait to see everyone on August 29th from 11 AM–1 PM!

Come see what 4-H is all about! 🎉🍀

08/04/2026

🌟 Attention 4-H Families! 🌟

Registration for the 2026–2027 4-H year is now open in 4-H Online! 🎉

We can't wait to welcome returning and new members for another exciting year of learning, leadership, and fun. We hope everyone had an amazing summer, and we're looking forward to seeing you all soon!

📋 Register today using the link below:
https://www.4honline.com/ #/user/sign-in

If you have any questions about enrollment, feel free to reach out to the Hardee County Extension Office at 863-773-2164 we are open Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Here's to a fantastic 4-H year! 🍀