LaSalle County 4-H

06/19/2026

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.

06/19/2026

Beat the heat with the Illinois 4-H Summer Healthy Living Challenge: Cool Summer Treats!

From smoothie bowls and yogurt parfaits to frozen banana snacks and homemade fruit popsicles, youth and families are invited to create a cool, healthy summer treat that requires little or no baking. Participants can adapt a favorite recipe or invent something completely new.

Competition divisions include:

• Family Division (ages 5 and up)
• Individual Division: ages 8–11
• Individual Division: ages 12–18
Two winners in each division will receive fun summer-themed prizes.

To enter, submit:
• Your recipe name and short description
• Photos of you and your creation

Entries are due by July 15 at https://go.illinois.edu/4HHealthyLivingChallenge.

Rules:
• At least one participant must be a current 4-H member
• One entry per family/youth
• Recipes must require little or no baking
Challenge runs June 15–July 15. Get creative and show us your coolest summer snack creations!

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

06/19/2026

Applications are now open for National 4-H Congress!

Join 4-H members from across the country November 27–December 1 in Atlanta, Georgia for an unforgettable experience focused on leadership, service, learning, and connection. From inspiring speakers and hands-on workshops to new friendships and meaningful service opportunities, National 4-H Congress is designed to help young people grow as leaders and make an impact in their communities.

Illinois 4-H teens ages 14–19 as of January 1, 2026, are encouraged to apply for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Apply by July 1 at go.illinois.edu/4HCongress26.

06/19/2026

Hey 4-H Exhibitors!
We are heading into fair season! Are you ready?
We are here to help you get there.
Let's have a GREAT fair season as 4-H Celebrates America's Birthday!

ALL 4-H members have been sent a detailed email with instructions, links and guidelines for exhibiting at the 4-H show.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER>

1. REGISTER TO EXHIBIT YOUR PROJECT HERE:
* Fair Entry website will be open June 1-21 *
https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23032
LATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

TIP: Have a list of what projects members originally enrolled in
• You may log in to your ZSuites account to confirm these
projects https://4h.zsuite.org/
• The term “division” is the Exhibit/project category
• All levels of a project will appear on the screen under the
division.
Example: If you choose 4-H Cooking 401, all the other Cooking
101,201,301 will be on the screen for you to choose from.
• ONLY select the class that coincides with the original project
you selected.
Example: if you choose 4-H Cooking 101 DO NOT select 4-H
Cooking 201.
• Remember, the “entry invoice” will be your registration.
*No payment fee is required in Illinois for fair entry

FIND: LaSalle County 4-H and Junior Fair show book at:
https://extension.illinois.edu/blmp/4-h-lasalle-county

2. SIGN UP FOR YOUR JUDGING TIME HERE:
Sign up Genius will be open June 1-21
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CACAA29AAFAC61-63840806-2026 #/

Time selections may be adjusted by superintendents when needed

3. FOOD STAND SIGN UP:
Pie Signup link https://bit.ly/4dxMz50
Food Stand link https://bit.ly/4eWT3wU

Check emails and LaSalle County 4-H Facebook for regular updates

Please feel free to contact the Extension office with questions
Toni Pienta, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator email: [email protected]
815-433-0707

06/19/2026

Mark your calendars....4-H fair season is almost here! Join us this summer for fun, food, and 4-H at our local county fairs/shows. Come support youth as they showcase their hard work and talents! 🍀

Bureau County @ Bureau County Fairgrounds
Dates: July 9–11

LaSalle County @ LaSalle County 4-H Fairgrounds
Dates: July 9-12

Marshall-Putnam 4-H Show @ Marshall-Putnam Fairgrounds
Dates: July 20-23

06/18/2026

WE ARE GETTING CLOSER TO THE DEADLINE!
Don't wait until the last minute!
See all 4-H exhibitor registration instruction and links below...

Hey 4-H Exhibitors!
We are heading into fair season! Are you ready?
We are here to help you get there.
Let's have a GREAT fair season as 4-H Celebrates America's Birthday!

ALL 4-H members have been sent a detailed email with instructions, links and guidelines for exhibiting at the 4-H show.

THE FOLLOWING MUST BE COMPLETED IN ORDER>

1. REGISTER TO EXHIBIT YOUR PROJECT HERE:
* Fair Entry website will be open June 1-21 *
https://fairentry.com/Fair/SignIn/23032
LATE REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED*

TIP: Have a list of what projects members originally enrolled in
• You may log in to your ZSuites account to confirm these
projects https://4h.zsuite.org/
• The term “division” is the Exhibit/project category
• All levels of a project will appear on the screen under the
division.
Example: If you choose 4-H Cooking 401, all the other Cooking
101,201,301 will be on the screen for you to choose from.
• ONLY select the class that coincides with the original project
you selected.
Example: if you choose 4-H Cooking 101 DO NOT select 4-H
Cooking 201.
• Remember, the “entry invoice” will be your registration.
*No payment fee is required in Illinois for fair entry

FIND: LaSalle County 4-H and Junior Fair show book at:
https://extension.illinois.edu/blmp/4-h-lasalle-county

2. SIGN UP FOR YOUR JUDGING TIME HERE:
Sign up Genius will be open June 1-21
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054CACAA29AAFAC61-63840806-2026 #/

Time selections may be adjusted by superintendents when needed

3. FOOD STAND SIGN UP:
Pie Signup link https://bit.ly/4dxMz50
Food Stand link https://bit.ly/4eWT3wU

Check emails and LaSalle County 4-H Facebook for regular updates

Please feel free to contact the Extension office with questions
Toni Pienta, 4-H Youth Development Coordinator email: [email protected]
815-433-0707

06/17/2026

Our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. Regular office hours will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

06/16/2026

Clover has his arms full with all the ribbons he will be awarding at the 4-H Show!
Exhibitors must register by June 21!
Don’t wait until the last minute. 😊

06/15/2026

Hey Cloverbud families!
Don't forget to register your Cloverbud in fairentry.com to exhibit at the 4-H Show!
Please refer to the 4-H Showbook to view your club's judging timeslot. Cloverbud judging begins at 12:30-1:30 ( approx)

06/12/2026

Illinois 4-H is seeking youth members to audition to sing the National Anthem!

Selected youth must be available the morning of Thursday, August 13, and provide their own transportation to the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Applicants may also choose to audition for performance opportunities at the DuQuoin State Fair and the National Epsilon Sigma Phi Conference this October. More details are available in the application and if you need reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact the State 4-H Office.

A panel of judges will review submissions and announce the winner the following week. Youth must be a current Illinois 4-H member to apply.

Youth can submit a 30–60 second audition clip and application at go.illinois.edu/NationalAnthem through July 1.