Shelby County 4H

Shelby County 4H http://www.extension.iastate.edu/shelby/4h

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!Have you been growing a garden? Would you like to exhibit your produce at the county fair? The ...
06/03/2026

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!

Have you been growing a garden? Would you like to exhibit your produce at the county fair? The Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit resource can guide you with the number or produce to bring and judging criteria.

The Harvesting and Preparing Vegetables for Exhibit resource can be found on our website: https://shop.iastate.edu/extension/4-h/4-h/4-h-vegetable-crops/4h462.html

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!Planning on making a food dish for the Shelby County Fair? Utilize the Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs...
06/02/2026

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!

Planning on making a food dish for the Shelby County Fair? Utilize the Foods for Iowa 4-H Fairs - Quick Reference Guide and make sure that you are preparing foods that are safe for exhibit.

Does your recipe call for a frosting or glaze? Make sure it is a safe frosting for exhibition. Visit our website and read through the Safe Frosting for Iowa 4-H resource found on our website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/shelby/county-fair

Utilize the Answerline for questions regarding food safety and other home and kitchen questions.

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!Photography is a great way to capture magical moments to remember forever. We have so many grea...
06/01/2026

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!

Photography is a great way to capture magical moments to remember forever. We have so many great resources to help you capture the perfect pictures!

More resources are available on our website.

Jackson Jets member, Owen Bruck, took his project area learning to the next level. Owen is building skills and creating ...
05/29/2026

Jackson Jets member, Owen Bruck, took his project area learning to the next level. Owen is building skills and creating opportunities that will impact his future in powerful ways.

Way to go, Owen!

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!In the clothing event 4-H members in grades 4-12 interested in showcasing apparel design and pr...
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.shelbycountyiowafair.org/fairbook)

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 website: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/shelby/county-fair

Don't forget that you can also participate in the Style Show! Clover Kids are welcome to participate in the Style Show as well

A big thank you to Christina with Shelby County Conservation for hosting the outdoor adventures workshop! Participants w...
05/28/2026

A big thank you to Christina with Shelby County Conservation for hosting the outdoor adventures workshop! Participants were able to do some fishing, learn basic archery, and learn to kayak. It was a beautiful for an outdoor adventure!

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!Table setting is a fun way to learn how to properly set a table, plan a nutritious meal, expres...
05/28/2026

Fair Prep Tip of the Day!

Table setting is a fun way to learn how to properly set a table, plan a nutritious meal, express originality, and creativity in choosing a theme, present to a judge, express knowledge of food, nutrition, and food safety, and have fun in planning a special occasion meal for entertaining.

Exhibitors may work as an individual or in a team of two members. Exhibitors may choose to enter a casual or formal exhibit. See the 2026 Shelby County Fairbook (https://www.shelbycountyiowafair.org/fairbook) for more information about table setting.

Use the Southwest Field 4-H table setting contest guide as a resource: https://www.extension.iastate.edu/shelby/county-fair

05/28/2026

Chicks have arrived!!

Busy night at the fairgrounds tonight. Horse practice, dog practice, and Jackson Jets doing a little community service.
05/28/2026

Busy night at the fairgrounds tonight. Horse practice, dog practice, and Jackson Jets doing a little community service.

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906 6th Street
Harlan, IA
51537

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+17127553104

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