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Henry County 4-H Welcome to Henry County 4-H in Illinois!

10/06/2026

Strong communities start with empowered youth.

When you visit Casey’s this fall, you can help create opportunities for the next generation.
Round up your purchase in-store (Sept. 30–Oct. 11) or add a donation to online and app
orders (Sept. 30–Oct. 31) to support local 4-H programs.

Together, Casey’s and 4-H are investing in young people across rural communities—helping
them build the skills and confidence to lead, serve, and thrive.

10/05/2026

Ready to lead, connect, and grow? 🌊

Join us at the 2026 Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference, where future leaders are made! If you’re a 7th or 8th grader in Illinois, don’t miss this action-packed weekend filled with hands-on activities, new friendships, and unforgettable leadership experiences. Build your skills in communication, teamwork, and decision-making, and discover how Illinois 4-H can help you shine as a leader.

Only 100 spots are available, and this event always fills up fast–register early to secure your place!

🗓️ November 14-15
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Springfield
💲 $215 (includes lodging, T-shirt, meals, supplies, and activities)
⏰ Registration deadline: October 19 or until full

Visit the Jr. Leadership Conference website for details and registration: go.illinois.edu/jlc_26

08/12/2026

Headed to State Fair this weekend? Don't forget to download the Illinois 4-H State Fair App!

Stay in the know with everything you need to know!

Use the app to:
– View an interactive map of the State Fairgrounds
– Explore the fair while you are here! Complete the scavenger hunt for a chance at a prize!
– Learn more about registering as a 4-H alum!
– Get alerts when your project is ready to be picked up and other important alerts!
– View maps of the Orr Building
– Check out the daily schedule!
– And more!

For more information and step-by-step instructions to download the app, head here: go.illinois.edu/StateFair4H

Happening tomorrow- Farm in the Park, Tues. Aug 4, 11 am - 1 pm. Bring your family for a fun FREE day exploring agricult...
08/03/2026

Happening tomorrow- Farm in the Park, Tues. Aug 4, 11 am - 1 pm. Bring your family for a fun FREE day exploring agriculture, horticulture, and healthy living with Illinois Extension. Come to Veteran's Park in downtown Galva (across from our Henry/Stark Extension office). We'll have a variety of interactive games, crafts, information, handouts, prizes, and more.
Details at https://extension.illinois.edu/events/2026-08-04-galva-farm-park

07/13/2026

🚨State Fair Livestock Reminder🚨

Entries are due July 15th and
‼️YQCA TRAINING MUST BE UP TO DATE!!! ‼️

07/08/2026

Applications to make a difference at the Illinois State Fair close July 9th!

Illinois 4-H is proud to partner with the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Special Olympics Illinois to host the Sunflower Showmanship Contest on Saturday, Aug. 15.

We're looking for volunteers to help make this unforgettable experience possible by:

• Mentoring Special Olympics athletes
• Assisting during the event
• Providing lambs for participants to exhibit

This opportunity is open to youth ages 14 and older and adults. If you'd like to be part of this meaningful event, check out the volunteer signup to learn more and get involved: go.illinois.edu/SunflowerShow

06/25/2026

The Club of 3 beef exhibit deserves its own post!!

We had so much fun watching the kids come together at the end of the beef show to put their calves together and have a little fun in the show ring!!

It just goes to show how much work our members put into their projects!

4-H day at the fair was busy!! 🍀🏆🥇We kicked our morning off with the swine and beef shows and fished the afternoon with ...
06/25/2026

4-H day at the fair was busy!! 🍀🏆🥇

We kicked our morning off with the swine and beef shows and fished the afternoon with our sheep and goats!!! 🐷🐮🐑🐐

Friday was Horse show day!! 🍀🐴We want to send a BIG THANK YOU to Rick and Jacob Dobbels for all the time and effort they...
06/25/2026

Friday was Horse show day!! 🍀🐴

We want to send a BIG THANK YOU to Rick and Jacob Dobbels for all the time and effort they put into make sure the arena was ready for the show!!!! Their hardword did not go unnoticed!

We ended our Wednesday night with the Master Showmanship contest!! 🥇🍀We are so proud of our members for trying new thing...
06/18/2026

We ended our Wednesday night with the Master Showmanship contest!! 🥇🍀

We are so proud of our members for trying new things and getting outside their comfort zones! 🐮🐑🐷

Congratulations to our 🏆Senior Master Showman Hadaly and our 🏆Junior Master Showman Easton!

Address

358 Front Street
Galva, IL
61434

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
12:30pm - 4pm

Telephone

+13099323447

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