Clark County 4-H

09/03/2026

Join us for the 77th Annual 4-H BBQ at the Martinsville Fairgrounds!

Pulled Pork, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Ice Cream, Bottled Water

Tickets: $10 each (available from any 4-H member or at the Clark County Extension Office)

3rd Annual Chill At The 'Ville Car & Truck Show
Dirt Drags to follow
Music & Kids Activities

Choose Drive-Thru at the Beef Barn Gate or Dine-In at the Pork Producers Pavilion.

Come support local 4-H and enjoy a great day of food, fun, and community!

4-H Members - Be sure to sign up to work a shift at the BBQ!
https://go.illinois.edu/20264-HBBQShifts

09/02/2026

Ready to shape your future? Join youth from across Illinois for Road Trip: College & Career Day!

Get ready for an exciting day packed with hands-on workshops, career exploration, college representatives, and networking opportunities.

Event Details:

Date & Time: Friday, October 9, 2026 | 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Illinois State University, Bone Student Center (Normal, IL)
Open To: Youth in grades 8–12 (4-H, schools, & youth organizations)
Dress Code: Business or Business Casual
Fee: $25 (includes lunch) — Scholarships available for individuals & groups!

Don't wait to secure your spot; register by September 18!

Register here: go.illinois.edu/RoadTrip
Questions? Contact Cindy Ogwal at [email protected]

One day. Endless possibilities.

08/31/2026

Youth Vendors Wanted!

Do you make crafts, artwork, jewelry, baked goods, or other unique products? Sign up for the Kids Artisan Market during Marshall Autumn Fest!

September 19 | 1-4 p.m.
4-H Clubhouse at 507 Locust St.

-Free booth space
-Tables provided
-Ages 8-18 welcome

Showcase your talents, gain business experience, and sell your creations to the community!

This is open to both 4-H members and non-members.

Sign up at go.illinois.edu/kidsmarket

Please note: If you plan to sell baked goods, you must follow the Illinois Cottage Food guidelines.
https://extension.illinois.edu/cottage-food

08/28/2026

Reminder: Award applications, livestock records, secretary books, treasurer books, and member portfolios are due by September 15 to the extension office. Forms can be found in ZSuite.

08/27/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 4-H Hall of Fame inductees!

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Illinois 4-H volunteers empower and prepare youth for success as the program relies on its more than 15,000 volunteers to fill key leadership

08/26/2026

If you own a business, serve on a board, are a nonprofit director, or hold a community leadership role, we invite and encourage you to participate in our upcoming Clark, Crawford, and Edgar County Poverty Simulation!

This interactive experience provides a unique opportunity to better understand the challenges faced by many individuals and families in our county. By gaining insight into the realities of poverty, participants can identify ways to strengthen services, build partnerships, and work together to create a more supportive community for all.

October 21 | 6 p.m.
Free to attend
Martinsville High School Media Center
255 W. Cumberland St.
Martinsville, IL 62442

Your perspective and participation are important as we come together to learn, discuss solutions, and explore how we can better serve our neighbors throughout the county.

We hope you will join us for this meaningful and impactful event!

Register at go.illinois.edu/unit20povsim

08/26/2026

Way to go, Annabelle! We are excited to see our very own 4-H member making the most of incredible opportunities and achieving great success. Congratulations!

At 16 years old, Annabelle Longmire is preparing to begin her seventh year as a Clark County 4-H member. Over the years, 4-H has provided her with opportunities

08/24/2026

Join us on October 16 for the 2nd Annual Livestock Judging Contest! Youth ages 8-18, including 4-H and FFA members, are invited to showcase their judging abilities with cattle, swine, sheep, and goats.

October 16 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Martinsville Fairgrounds
$20 per school or coach
Open to youth ages 8-18

Junior Division & Senior Division
Max of 4 per team, top 3 scores count
Stenopads are allowed

We are using Scantrons this year, so please bring clipboards and pencils.

Lunch will not be available at the event, so please plan accordingly.

Register at go.illinois.edu/unit20livestock

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/19/2026

Congratulations to our 4-H members who attended the 2026 Illinois State Fair!

We would also like to recognize Ryland Baird for competing in the Master Showmanship Competition, as well as Tal and Mercedez Foley for being inducted into the prestigious 4-H Hall of Fame. Congratulations on these outstanding achievements!