UW Pepin County Extension

08/26/2026

*** Please note: Due to September 1 being the beginning of the program year, 4-H Online may be locked down until September 2. Please plan on registration for Fall Forum being open from September 2-15.

✍️ Registration is opening soon for Fall Forum 2026, held from November 6-8, 2026 in Stevens Point, WI!

🍁 At Fall Forum, participants can look forward to:
- An inspiring keynote address
-Opportunities to participate in dozens of youth- and adult-led workshops
- Choose-your-own-adventure interactive activities
- Reflection on the weekend and future goal setting

‼️ Registration will open on September 2 and will close on September 15, 2026!
🍀 Explore more about Fall Forum here: go.wisc.edu/4hfallforum

08/18/2026

Jumps, Tunnels, and Tables, Oh My! We hope you are joining us on October 10th for the WI State 4-H Dog Agility Show sponsored by the WI State 4-H Dog Association. Registrations are due by September 1st. More information about the show rules and guidelines and registrations can be found at: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/state-4-h-dog-agility-show/

Clothing Order - Due August 10th (note different date than the registration deadline). More information about the clothing order is available in the show registration materials. The online order form link for State 4-H Agility Show Clothing: https://forms.gle/3tGxYwRJWmtdPoMV8

Please make sure to read through both of the booklets. The the entry forms are near the end of each one. As a reminder, all WI 4-H policies, dog policies, and vaccination requirements are followed at this show: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/resources/wisconsin-4-h-policies/4-h-project-and-activity-policies/

08/18/2026

✍️ You can now register for Ignite, taking place from March 15-21, 2027 in Washington, D.C!

✈️ We are sending youth in grades 10-12 to participate in three exciting tracks this coming year
- Community Accelerator
- Animal Science
- STEM

✏️ Register at this link: https://27wi4hignite.4honline.com/ #/public/ins_1n/evt_35j
🍀 Explore more at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/ignite-by-4-h/.
‼️ Registration closes August 27, 2026!

08/18/2026

🥛 You can now register for National Dairy Conference!

🗓️ This event will take place from September 27-30, 2026 and is open to ages 15-18

National Dairy Conference will be held at the World Dairy Expo, taking place at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison, WI

🔗 Register at this link: https://26WINational4-HDairyConference.4honline.com
‼️ Registration closes on August 31, 2026
🍀 Learn more about National Dairy Conference here: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/national-dairy-conference/

08/18/2026

🎨 Arts Camp awaits!

Join us at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells on October 3-4 to participate in:
🍀 Lego murals with STEM Specialist, Joanna Skluzacek
🍀 Making regalia with Native American artist, Shane Funmaker
🍀 Moving and grooving with UW Dance Faculty, Chell Parkins
🍀 The Art Glued Challenge
🍀 Communication and Visual Arts
🍀 Fun!

You won’t want to miss out on these activities at Arts Camp. Make sure to register by August 15 at this link: https://26wi4hartscamp.4honline.com/

To learn more, visit our website: https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/statewide-events-and-opportunities/arts-camp/

08/01/2026

Wear your 4-H t-shirt to the fair TODAY and win a prize!

Find 4-H staff (and their wagon) to claim your prize!

07/30/2026

Don't forget to wear a 4-H T-Shirt this Saturday to the Buffalo/Pepin County Fair!

4-H Staff will be walking around to give you a FREE prize!

07/29/2026

Gather a team and take part in the Buffalo & Pepin 4-H Fair Goosechase!

Any team of 3-4 4-H members to take part in this awesome scavenger hunt challenge during the fair. All you have to do is download the Goosechase App and join!

Join Code: HYY9IK

Starts: July 30, 6 AM
Ends: August 2, 6 PM

The top 3 teams will win prizes!

07/27/2026

Don't forget to wear a 4-H shirt on Saturday, August 1!

4-H staff will be walking around the fairgrounds looking for you!

Attention Pepin County 4-H'ers!

Saturday (August 1) of the fair, wear a 4-H t-shirt and win a FREE 4-H prize!

4-H staff will be walking around the fairgrounds. Find them (and their cart!) to claim your prize!

07/21/2026

Youth Fair Set-Up Day is ALMOST here!

The fair is just around the corner, and it's time to get the grounds ready!

📅 Sunday, July 26
🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Buffalo County Fairgrounds

A huge thank you to the following clubs for volunteering to help with set-up:
• Bear Creek 4-H
• C-FC FFA
• Cheerful Workers 4-H
• Clover 4-H
• Durand FFA
• Glencoe Hustlers 4-H
• Independence FFA
• Lima Lads & Lassies 4-H
• Lucky 16 4-H
• Mondovi FFA
• Montana Pioneers 4-H

We appreciate your willingness to help get everything ready for another great Buffalo County Fair! 👏🎡