Coal County 4-H

08/13/2026

💤 ZZZ's Under the Seas 🦈

Ever dreamed of sleeping with sharks? Now’s your chance! Join Oklahoma 4-H for an overnight adventure at the Oklahoma Aquarium in Jenks on Sept. 11-12 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Explore thousands of sea creatures, walk through a tunnel surrounded by the largest bull sharks in captivity and find a place to sleep among the aquatic life. 🐠🐙

Registration is limited to the first 150 participants, and the cost is $50. Youth must be accompanied by a chaperone age 21 or older.

🔗 Sign up now: 4h.zsuite.org/external-event-registration/50782

08/10/2026

Come talk to us about volunteering!

The Importance of 4-H Volunteers🍀

4-H volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H program. They generously give their time, talents, and hearts to help young people grow into confident, capable leaders.

Becoming a 4-H volunteer doesn’t have to be a scary commitment. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, retiree, or simply someone with a little extra time, there is a place for you. Volunteering is flexible, and every contribution, big or small makes a difference. By giving your time, you’re helping keep youth engaged, creating opportunities for them to learn and grow, and giving them a reason to keep coming back.

The impact of a 4-H volunteer reaches far beyond a single meeting or event. The encouragement they give, the lessons they teach, and the relationships they build help shape the next generation of leaders and strengthen our communities.

Call us at 580-927-2262 or email me at [email protected] and ask any question about volunteering.
https://4h.okstate.edu/volunteers

08/10/2026

🏁 GET READY TO RACE! 🏁

We’re trying something NEW this year at the Coal County Free Fair — our very first We**ie Dog Race! 🐾🎉

Think short legs, big personalities, and a whole lot of fun! 😂❤️ Bring your dachshund and come see who can zoom their way to the finish line!

Whether your we**ie is a natural-born racer or just thinks they’re the fastest dog around, we want to see them take on the challenge! 🏆🐶

We can’t wait to see those little legs flying! 💨
Thank you to our sponsor for this event!

Tag a we**ie dog owner who needs to enter! 👇

08/10/2026

Every year, our Pet Show gets a little bigger and better—and we love seeing more and more animals join us! 🐶🐱🐰🐴🐔🐢

If you have a pet, bring them along and join in the fun! It’s a great time for the whole family to enjoy the animals and take in all the wonderful exhibits at our fair. 🎡🐾

We can’t wait to see all the amazing pets this year! We will have a signup sheet ready for each category!

Bring your pet, bring your family, and come have a great time at the fair! 🎉🐾

08/07/2026

🐾 August 4-H Photo Challenge Theme: Animals & Critters 🐞

From farm animals and family pets to wildlife, insects, reptiles, and everything in between—anything that captures the amazing animals and critters around us is fair game!

📸 How to participate:
Comment your photo on this post and include:
• Name
• Grade
• Camera type
• Photo title
• Why it fits the theme

🗓️ Deadline: August 28th

We can't wait to see all the furry, feathered, scaly, and tiny creatures you capture through your lens! Happy photographing! 🐴🐶🦋🐸🐝

07/30/2026

The Importance of 4-H Volunteers🍀

4-H volunteers are the backbone of the 4-H program. They generously give their time, talents, and hearts to help young people grow into confident, capable leaders.

Becoming a 4-H volunteer doesn’t have to be a scary commitment. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, retiree, or simply someone with a little extra time, there is a place for you. Volunteering is flexible, and every contribution, big or small makes a difference. By giving your time, you’re helping keep youth engaged, creating opportunities for them to learn and grow, and giving them a reason to keep coming back.

The impact of a 4-H volunteer reaches far beyond a single meeting or event. The encouragement they give, the lessons they teach, and the relationships they build help shape the next generation of leaders and strengthen our communities.

Call us at 580-927-2262 or email me at [email protected] and ask any question about volunteering.
https://4h.okstate.edu/volunteers

07/29/2026

Coal County 4-H Enrollment! 🍀

Enrollment for the 2026–2027 4-H year opens August 1st, and we are excited to welcome new and returning members to Coal County 4-H.

4-H gives youth opportunities to learn new skills, make friends, serve their community, and explore projects such as animals, cooking, STEM, photography, leadership, and more.

💻 Enroll online at https://4h.zsuite.org/

This year, all enrollment and payments must be completed online through ZSuite. We will not accept paper enrollment forms!

Returning members, don’t forget to re-enroll for the new 4-H year. 3rd grade and up for regular 4-H members. CLOVERBUDS 2nd grade and down!

Need help enrolling? Please call the Coal County OSU Extension Office. 580-927-2262

07/16/2026

🎡🌻 The 2026 Coal County Free Fair is almost here, and we can’t wait to see everyone! 🌻🎡

If you’d like a printed copy, stop by the Coal County OSU Extension Office, or if you prefer, we’re happy to email you a digital copy. Just let us know!

🐶 NEW THIS YEAR! Don’t miss our We**ie Dog Race! Bring your dachshund (or come cheer them on!) for a fun-filled event that’s sure to bring lots of laughs and friendly competition.

✨ School Day is going to be extra magical this year! Students attending on Thursday will enjoy a special performance by a professional magician, making it a day they won’t forget!

The Coal County Free Fair is all about celebrating our community, creativity, agriculture, and family traditions. We hope you’ll join us, enter your favorite projects, support local exhibitors, and make memories with friends and family.

We can’t wait to see your entries and celebrate another great year at the Coal County Free Fair! 🎠🍀🎨🌽🐄

For a fair book or more information, contact the Coal County OSU Extension Office. Share to spread the word!

07/14/2026

Congratulations to Raylee Winters on an outstanding performance at the State 4-H Horse Show! 🐴💚

Competing in the Junior Division against seven other competitors, Raylee made her first-ever state appearance and represented herself exceptionally well! Congratulations! 🎉

🏆 Stakes: 1st Place
🥉 Barrels: 3rd Place
🥉 Poles: 3rd Place

07/06/2026

July 4‑H Photo Challenge Theme: Red, White & Blue — Celebrating America’s 250th!
From patriotic colors to creative decorations, animals, outfits, flags, and landscapes — anything that shows off red, white, and blue is fair game.
Children do not need to be in the photo.

📸 How to participate:
Comment your photo on this post and include:
• Name
• Grade
• Camera type
• Photo title
• Why it fits the theme

🗓 Deadline: July 31st
Can’t wait to see your patriotic creativity! ❤️🤍💙🍀