Macoupin County 4-H

06/11/2026

4-H Shooting Sports Cancelled for tonight 6/11!

06/11/2026

More 4-H General Show Visual Arts Projects! Great job everyone!

06/11/2026

Congrats to Hannah B. & Greta D. On a great job at the State Fashion R***e!

06/11/2026

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06/11/2026

4-H Tractor Driving Contest 2026 today!

Thanks to all our participants: Noah, Maria, Carter, Grant, Ethan, and Peter and Contest Judge Greg Behme.

This contest is made up of a written test, parts Identification, safety inspection, and a operator’s driving course.

Banners were sponsored by Sievers Equipment in Carlinville. Big thanks for their support!

Tractor was on loan from Sloane Implement in Carlinville. Shout out to them!

Sr. Division Champion- Peter Jarden
Sr. Division Reserve- Ethan Cloninger

Jr. Division Champion- Noah Weller
Jr. Division Reserve- Maria Jarden

06/11/2026

Beautiful morning for the 4-H Tractor Driving Contest 2026!

Thanks to all our participants: Noah, Maria, Carter, Grant, Ethan, and Peter and Contest Judge Greg Behme.

Banners were sponsored by Sievers Equipment in Carlinville.

06/11/2026

4‑H Science Camp | Wild Weather

A morning of hands‑on meteorology is heading your way! Youth will dive into the science behind extreme weather through interactive demonstrations, creative builds, and real‑world investigations. From swirling storms to everyday weather patterns, participants explore how the atmosphere works and why it matters.

Perfect for curious minds who love to experiment and discover.

Open to youth ages 8-18. 4-H membership is not required.

Wednesday, July 8, 2026
Macoupin County Extension Office
9-11am
Cost: $5

Register online: go.illinois.edu/4-HScienceCamp

06/10/2026

Some of our 4-H General Show Projects!

06/10/2026

Calling Volunteers....

We are excited to invite you to be part of the 2026 4-H General Project Show at the Illinois State Fair! The State 4-H Office is seeking enthusiastic volunteer judges, project assistants, and other volunteers to help create a memorable and rewarding experience for Illinois 4-H members.

Event Details:
Dates: August 14-16 (Friday through Sunday)
Location: Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds (Fully air-conditioned for your comfort!)

Volunteer Requirements:
Project Assistants: Must be 16 years or older; expertise in the project area is not required.

Judges: Must be 19 years or older and have expertise or experience in the project area they wish to judge. This could include knowledge of the project area as a career, hobby, or general interest in the project area.

Other Support Roles: Must be 14 years or older; expertise in the project area is not required.

How to Get Involved:
Sign up at go.illinois.edu/statefairhelp to join us for one, two, or all three days of the State Fair. Assignment details for volunteers will be emailed in July. We would love to have you on our State Fair team!

06/10/2026

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Illinois 4-H members ages 14-18 are invited to test their livestock knowledge at the 4-H Superior Young Producer Contest during the Illinois State Fair!

Participants will put their skills to the test in areas including livestock breeds, marketing, equipment identification, quality assurance, and more. Plus, competitors have the chance to earn one of nine $1,000 scholarships!

Join us Wednesday, August 12, at the south show ring of the Junior Cattle Barn on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Registration begins at 6 p.m. We hope to see you there!

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