Benton County 4-H Oregon

08/26/2026

📣 Save the date for our 4-H Open House!

Interested in joining 4-H or exploring what our program has to offer? Join us on Thursday, October 8 at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

Come meet our amazing clubs, chat with leaders, and see how you can get involved in the upcoming 4-H year.

08/24/2026

Applications for Ignite 2027 in Washington, D.C. are officially open! Oregon 4-H is looking for teens (ages 14–19) who have been involved in 4-H this past year and haven't attended a national event yet to join us in March 2027 for four inspiring days of hands-on workshops and career exploration. The deadline to apply is October 1 at 11:45 PM! Find the application details on the state website: https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/events/ignite-conference-march-16-21-2027

08/22/2026

The Oregon State Fair kicks off on Friday, August 28, and now is the
perfect time to start planning your visit.

This year’s Fair is packed with exciting shows and entertainment included with your admission. Plus, there are plenty of money-saving deals and discounts to make your trip even more affordable and fun. For all the details on admission, parking, attractions and more visit the Oregon State Fair Website! https://oregonexpo.org/

Visit the 4-H State website for all the 4-H show and contest schedules. https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/oregon-state-fair

08/19/2026

The fair is wrapped, but it’s time for a vital final step—saying thank you! 🌟 Our incredible sponsors, supporters, and buyers make fair week possible, and we want to show them our gratitude. Be sure your thank-you notes are neat and personal—share a favorite memory or goal, and attach a fair photo if you have one. Thank you for helping us show our community how much Benton County 4-H appreciates their support! 💙

08/18/2026

🏆 Huge congratulations to our State Fair Static Exhibit Qualifiers! We can’t wait to showcase your wonderful projects at the State Fair. Please bring your exhibits to the Extension Office on Monday, August 24th, or Tuesday, August 25th—check out the graphic below for exact drop-off times for your specific project.

⏰ Friendly Reminder: Our strict cutoff for food and horticulture exhibits is 10:00 AM on Tuesday, August 25th, as vehicles will be departing for the State Fair immediately. Thank you for your cooperation and best of luck to everyone competing! ✨

08/05/2026

Benton County 4-H Fairgrounds Clean Up Night is TONIGHT! 🧹

It’s time to give back! Join us as we help clean up the fairgrounds and show our gratitude to the Benton County Fairgrounds for supporting our 4-H program with facility use all year long.

🗓 When: Tonight, Wednesday, August 5 @ 6:00 PM

📍 Where: Meet in front of the 4-H Fair Office (by Guerber Hall)

👥 Who: All Large Animal, Small Animal, and Dog project members & leaders

🔧 What to Bring: Work gloves, brooms, shovels, and wheelbarrows. (Power blower packs will be provided by the fairgrounds!)

📋 Tasks: Loading and storing panels in the blue holders, plus clearing out shavings and debris from the barns.

Let's make quick work of it—see you there! 🙌

08/05/2026

Intermediate & Senior animal members do you want to participate at the Oregon State Fair? Join us tomorrow at 6:30pm for a 4-H State Fair Meeting in Guerber Hall at the fairgrounds. Static exhibits and contests qualifiers have been contacted via email.

We will be starting the FAIRGROUND CLEAN UP, at 6:00pm sharp. We look forward to seeing all of the clubs attend and help! 🧹

08/05/2026

Our local youth have poured their hearts, time, and energy into raising and preparing their animals for this year's auction — and now’s your chance to show them your support! 💪✨

These kids have spent countless early mornings, long evenings, and hard-earned dollars learning responsibility, commitment, and care. Let’s reward their dedication!

➡️ Add-ons are a great way to contribute directly to a youth exhibitor. Every little bit helps and goes directly to the kids to support their future projects, education, or next steps in agriculture.

📅 Don’t wait — add-ons are only open for a limited time!

https://www.bentoncountylivestockauction.com/addons/

08/01/2026

Today is auction day for our market animal 4-H and FFA members! These youth have poured months of hard work, early mornings, and dedication into raising top-quality livestock, and today they get to showcase the fruits of their labor.

Come support our exhibitors and make a lasting impact on their future education and projects.

07/31/2026