Montcalm County 4-H

05/16/2026

ATTENTION: at our Small Animal Showmanship Workshop, a phone was left behind. Sunni has it so it's safe and not left in the barn. Shoot a message to 6167883222 if it's yours and I'll meet you wherever :)

05/12/2026

Registration for the 2026 Michigan 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl Contest is now open! This contest is open to any Michigan 4-H youth who are interested in dairy and/or animal science. The contest is open to youths aged 8-19 as of January 1, 2026. The registration cost is free. The contest will be held in Anthony Hall on Saturday, June 27th, 2026, and begin at 10:00 a.m. Registration closes on June 15th, 2026. Both county teams and individuals interested in competing are encouraged to register! Please reach out to Kendra Van Order at [email protected] for any questions.

Link to register: https://pears.io/events/msuext/6444/

04/29/2026

Montcalm MSU Extension is in the process of publishing a new Plat Book (our first since 2020). We are looking for businesses that may be interested in advertising in the plat books. If interested, please contact Don Burnside at Mapping Solutions @ 517-983-2210 or [email protected]
Ads will need to be placed prior to publishing.

04/28/2026

🌊✨ Dive into Discovery! ✨🌿

Join our FREE program designed for all youth ages 8+ to explore the fascinating world of local water systems. Participants will discover how watersheds work, why healthy water matters, and how it supports agriculture, wildlife, and our environment.

Through hands-on learning, kids will build knowledge about ecology, habitat protection, and the importance of stewardship—empowering the next generation to care for our natural resources.

🌱 Learn. Explore. Protect.
Spots are limited—come make a splash with us!
Scan the QR code to register or contact Karen Ripke 231-592-0792
You do not need to be a 4-H Member to participate!

04/28/2026

All fair information can be found on the Montcalm County Fair Association page. If you have questions that cannot be answered, feel free to email Sunni at [email protected], and she will forward your questions to those that can answer :).

Discover upcoming events and rental options at Montcalm County Fairgrounds, including festivals, shows, and community activities. Plan your visit today.

04/16/2026

Check out these upcoming Horse Program events!

04/14/2026

The Montcalm County 4-H Community Connections Committee has partnered with the Montcalm County Fairgrounds and Events to host a Family Connections Event on May 9th! Join us for a fun filled event, full of activities, AND being held while Skerbeck's Family Carnival is hosting their Greenville Spring Carnival https://www.skerbeckcarnival.com/events/2026/greenvillespringcarnival at our fairgrounds!

Register here: https://forms.gle/om2j8J4vGDkdBYm4A

04/14/2026

Register here for our upcoming Small Animal Showmanship Workshop: https://forms.gle/7xvYSgZQocq8ySa77

04/03/2026

Way to go, Montcalm County Fairgrounds and Events! What an awesome event for Veterans!

03/14/2026

Yesterday, we got to hang out at the Central Montcalm Art Show. The theme this year was Camp-Wanna-Be-A-Hornet. The kids and I go to make cyanotype and cardstock bookmarks. We had a blast and it was so fun experimenting with the kids.

Just another example of how 4-H is more than just animals. ❤️

03/14/2026