Edgar County 4-H

09/04/2026

We're looking for 4-H members to showcase their projects at the Honeybee Festival! This is a great opportunity to share your hard work, talents, and accomplishments with the community.

Projects will be displayed uptown on the square during the festival. The exact location will be announced soon.

If you're interested in bringing a project to display, please register in ZSuite.

Let's show the community all the great things Edgar County 4-H members are doing! 🍀

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.

08/27/2026

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

08/24/2026

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 Danica Rhoads for competing in the Master Showmanship Competition, Kastin Campbell for qualifying for the Governor's Sale of Champions, and Kristian Klyaic for being inducted into the prestigious 4-H Hall of Fame.

Congratulations on these outstanding achievements!

08/15/2026

Denim Wheeler, Bell Ridge 4-H club, participated in the 1st-ever Sunflower showmanship at the Illinois State Fair as a mentor to an athlete! This event paired a Special Olympics athlete with a 4-Her; the 4-Her then coached the athlete in how to exhibit and gave them an opportunity to show a lamb in the coliseum during a special show! Way to do great things, Denim!
More photos to come

08/13/2026

Wishing all state fair exhibitors the very best of luck!