Fulton County 4-H, Illinois

Fulton County 4-H, Illinois The Fulton County 4-H program is open to youth ages 8 to 18 as of September 1. Youth can get involved in community clubs, special interest clubs, and workshops.

The whole family can be involved. The current 4-H year runs from September 1 through August 31. Young persons may join 4-H at any time of the year, but to show at the summer 4-H Shows, they must be enrolled at the Extension office in Fulton County by May 1 of each 4-H year. In 4-H, you get to decide what topics and projects interest you most. You make 4-H what you want it to be. Work on many proje

cts or focus on one or two. Choose what events sound fun to you, and do them. In 4-H, you have an important role in making your community a better place to live, but you don’t have to do it alone. As a club, you’ll figure out what’s needed most in your neighborhood and find ways to help. In 4-H, you’re part of a family working together. At club meetings, you’ll learn how to get along with others as you build your skills and help your community. In 4-H, you’ll meet adults who care about you and want to help you succeed. 4-H matches you with mentors who will coach you in areas like problem solving, communicating, and teamwork. 4-H introduces you to potential careers and then gives you the training to get the career you want. Check out these local 4-H Clubs
https://extension.illinois.edu/fmpt/4-h-fulton-county

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Our annual Farm Safety Day had amazing participation by youth and their chaperones and our community organizations and b...
06/18/2026

Our annual Farm Safety Day had amazing participation by youth and their chaperones and our community organizations and businesses. This event is one that is impossible to measure the impact, because it would be of an accident that never happens thanks to the lessons learned here.

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06/18/2026

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The 2026 Fulton County 4-H Small Pet Show was recently held at the Extension office in Lewistown. Ten exhibitors exhibit...
06/17/2026

The 2026 Fulton County 4-H Small Pet Show was recently held at the Extension office in Lewistown. Ten exhibitors exhibited a variety of pets which included rabbits, guinea pigs, cats, a rat, a bearded dragon, a quail and a leopard gecko. These exhibitors did an excellent job showcasing their pets, speaking with the judges, and answering questions. Congratulations to all these 4-H members who each received blue ratings for their efforts!

📢 General Show Exhibit Tags Are Ready for Pick-Up! 📢If you registered exhibits in FairEntry for the 2026 Fulton County 4...
06/12/2026

📢 General Show Exhibit Tags Are Ready for Pick-Up! 📢

If you registered exhibits in FairEntry for the 2026 Fulton County 4-H General Show, your exhibit tags have been printed and are ready to be picked up at the Fulton County Extension Office.

🏢 Pick up during office hours:
Monday–Friday
8:00 a.m.–Noon
1:00–4:30 p.m.
Need to pick up after hours? Contact our office, and we can arrange to have your tags placed in the front foyer for pickup.

⚠️ Please note: These exhibit tags are for General Show exhibits only. Tags are not required for dog, horse, or livestock projects.

📖 Looking for General Show information? Visit: go.illinois.edu/FultonShow2026

Our office will be closed Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

We can't wait to see all the hard work and creativity our 4-H members will showcase this year! 🍀💙🧡

🐾🏆 Join us for the Fulton County 4-H Pet Show! 🏆🐾Come out and support our local 4-H youth as they showcase their pets an...
06/08/2026

🐾🏆 Join us for the Fulton County 4-H Pet Show! 🏆🐾

Come out and support our local 4-H youth as they showcase their pets and share what they’ve learned through their projects! The Fulton County Pet Show is open to the public, and we would love to see a great crowd there supporting our exhibitors.

📅 Wednesday, June 10, 2026
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Illinois Extension Office
15411 IL-100, Lewistown, IL

You’ll see a variety of small pets and cats while participants talk with judges about their animals, care routines, and project experiences. It’s a fun evening for families, animal lovers, and community members of all ages! 🐱🐹🐦

Come support our 4-H members and celebrate all of their hard work! 💚🍀

06/05/2026

The 2026 Fair Book has been uploaded to our website.
Take special note of the new grandstand schedule this year!

Monday-Queen Pageant
Tuesday- Motocross
Wednesday-Rodeo, Calf Scramble
Thursday-Harness Racing, Candy Scramble, Tough Trucks
Friday-Tractor Pull
Saturday-Demo Derby

Remember you can find all the details including the daily schedule of events from exhibits to livestock shows, deadlines to enter, carnival specials, grandstand events, and much more right here:

https://fultonfair.com/fair-book/

* UPDATE: SERVICE HAS BEEN RESTORED! *📢 Fulton County Extension Office Service UpdateThe Fulton County Extension Office ...
06/05/2026

* UPDATE: SERVICE HAS BEEN RESTORED! *

📢 Fulton County Extension Office Service Update

The Fulton County Extension Office is currently experiencing a phone and internet outage. If you need assistance, please email Krista ([email protected]) or Kaytlin ([email protected]), and we will respond as soon as possible.

Thank you for your patience and understanding while we work to resolve the issue. We will provide updates as they become available. 📧

🚨 FairEntry Closes June 8! 🚨Don't miss your chance to enter your 4-H projects for the 2026 Fulton County 4-H Show!✅ All ...
06/04/2026

🚨 FairEntry Closes June 8! 🚨

Don't miss your chance to enter your 4-H projects for the 2026 Fulton County 4-H Show!

✅ All exhibits must be entered through FairEntry by June 8, including:
• General Projects
• Public Speaking
• Performing Arts
• Pet Show
• Dog Show
• Horse Show
• All Livestock Exhibits

🏆 Entries must be submitted by the deadline to be eligible for awards, premiums, and State Fair consideration.

📌 A few important reminders:
• FairEntry closes June 8.
• General Show exhibit tags will need to be picked up from the Extension Office after June 10 and will not be mailed.

Need help with FairEntry? Contact the Fulton County Extension Office at 309-547-3711.

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Address

15411 N IL 100 Highway
Lewistown, IL

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