Kimel 4-H Club

Kimel 4-H Club The Kimel 4-H club was founded in 1925 at the Old Kimel School,Aledo, IL. This page is for past & present members to stay connected to their 4-H roots.

07/12/2026

Way to go, you survived fair week!!! Congratulations to all of the kids too!

Stop in to cool off and celebrate with our own Prairie Cones 4-H employees. Today get $1.00 off for 4-H members that bring in a ribbon!!

Also try the 4-H Sundae while your here. It won't disappoint!!

Tag a 4H family and be entered to win a $10 Prairie Cones gift card today.

Open until 6pm!

07/12/2026

General project pick up today at noon!

07/03/2026

Big Thanks to all who came and helped setup the Exhibition Building!! Appreciate everyone taking time out of their 4rth of July weekend!

07/03/2026

Exhibition setup at 9:00 today

06/30/2026

⏰ Don't miss the deadline! Entries for the 2026 Illinois State Fair Junior Beef Show are due Wednesday, July 15.
All entries must be submitted online through the Illinois State Fair livestock entry system: https://isflivestock.fairwire.com/

⭐ Don't forget Showmanship! If you plan to compete in the Junior Beef Showmanship Contest, be sure to enter Showmanship when completing your online cattle entries. There will be no day-of-show entries accepted for Showmanship.

📖 Be sure to review the 2026 Junior Beef Premium Book before entering. The Premium Book contains all rules, regulations, entry requirements, and show information for this year's Junior Beef Show:
https://statefair.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/statefair/competitions/premium-books/2026-documents/2026-competitive-events-premium-books/livestock-2026/2026%20ISF%2001%20Beef%20Cattle%20-%20Junior.pdf

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.

06/17/2026

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.

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2106 SE 3rd Street
Aledo, IL
61231

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