Sawyer County 4-H

08/25/2026

*** 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

08/24/2026

Elaina's last day as the Sawyer County 4-H AmeriCorps Member was Friday, August 21st. Thank you, Elaina, for your dedicated service over the past two years—first as an intern and this year as an AmeriCorps member! Your passion for 4-H and for expanding opportunities to all youth in Sawyer County is truly contagious and admirable.
Your work with the high school youth at Lac Courte Oreilles, library programming, and numerous community outreach events has been invaluable. Your efforts have made a lasting difference in the Sawyer County 4-H program and our broader community.
Wishing you the absolute best during your senior year at UW-River Falls! Thank you again for your incredible commitment to Sawyer County 4-H.

08/21/2026

Reminder that 4-H Record Books are due today, August 21st. They can be dropped off with your club leader, at the Winter Public Library or at the Extension office's new location 16092 Highway 63 in Hayward. There is a bin outside the front door for drop off. Record books need to be turned in and reviewed to be eligible for scholarships to experiences, qualify for Market Animal Sale and to attend the rewards trip.

08/10/2026

Face-to-Face Judging will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 13th, at the Sawyer County Fair. Junior Class registrants are to meet and talk with judges. If you are unable to attend Face-to-Face judging, then you can attach a description explaining your project to your entry. Not speaking with a judge or having that description to your project may result in a lower score. Attached are a few tips. You only need to share three of your entries for Face-to-Face Judging, so choose your three favorite.

08/05/2026

Reminder from the Sawyer County Fair Board: if you registered to show an animal, please make sure to get the ear tags and Premise ID to Joey Johnson by the end of the week. The sooner the better so that fair records can be updated.

Send a message to learn more

07/31/2026

Reminder that Arts Camp registration is open!

4-Hers in grades 6-8 can register for this opportunity to explore a many type of art including:
🍀 Drawing
🍀 Painting
🍀 Theater
🍀 Dance
🍀 Culinary
🍀 Nature arts
🍀 Music

You can join us at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells on October 3-4 to grow creative skills, connect with new friends, and explore sparks! You have until August 15 to register via this link: https://26wi4hartscamp.4honline.com/

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

07/31/2026

The Sawyer County Fair is just under two weeks away!!

The last day to register for the fair is tomorrow, August 1st. Register can be done online or in person at the fairgrounds August 1st from 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

A few reminders:
Any youth showing in Junior Class in the Exhibit Hall needs to participate in Face-to-Face judging for up to three of the projects that are entered into the fair. If you cannot be present for this portion of the judging, please have a notecard attached to your project that shares information about your project and what you learned. Face-to-Face judging is on Thursday in the Exhibit Hall. More information next week will be sent out about the times and also helpful hints.

Junior Livestock Youth
The Extension office needs a copy of your YQCA certificate and also your Record Book no later than Friday, August 7th. The YQCA certificate can be emailed to [email protected]. Make sure to include in your record book club meetings you attended, educational hours on each species, and community volunteer hours as well as required information for the project pages. A committee will be reviewing these Record Books for Market Animal Auction eligibility.

Ice Cream Booth:
Each 4-H youth is expected to volunteer for two shifts in the ice cream booth.
Shifts are Thursday (13th) 2-4 p.m., 4-6 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Friday (14th) 11-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m., 4-6 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Saturday (15th) 11-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m, 4-6 p.m., 6-8 p.m.
Sunday (16th) 11-2 p.m., 2-4 p.m.

Call or text Donna Knuckey @ 715-661-2688 to sign up for your shifts or email at [email protected]

ALL COMPLETED RECORD BOOKS ARE DUE TO YOUR CLUB LEADER OR EXTENSION BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 21ST.

07/23/2026

GREAT UPDATE:
Pullorum Testing on Tuesday, July 28th, from 5PM-9PM!!!!
At Fairgrounds!! Mature Poultry must be tested to show!!

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07/16/2026

Title: 🎨 Volunteer Opportunity: Help Us Paint the Exhibit Hall! 🖌️

Looking for a fun way to give back and earn some community service hours? Come lend a hand! We are giving the inside walls of the Sawyer County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall a fresh coat of paint, and we need your help to make it shine.

📅 When: Saturday, July 18th

⏰ Time: Drop in anytime between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. (work for an hour or stay for the day!)

📍 Where: Sawyer County Fairgrounds – Exhibit Hall

🎒 What to bring: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on. All paint and supplies will be provided!

Whether you need service hours for school, 4-H, or just want to help improve our county fairgrounds, every roller stroke counts. See you there!