Clark County 4-H

08/24/2026

Join us on October 16 for the 2nd Annual Livestock Judging Contest! Youth ages 8-18, including 4-H and FFA members, are invited to showcase their judging abilities with cattle, swine, sheep, and goats.

October 16 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Martinsville Fairgrounds
$20 per school
Open to youth ages 8-18

Junior Division & Senior Division
Max of 4 per team, top 3 scores count
Stenopads are allowed

We are using Scantrons this year, so please bring clipboards and pencils.

Lunch will not be available at the event, so please plan accordingly.

Register at go.illinois.edu/unit20livestock

We look forward to seeing you there!

08/19/2026

Join us for the 77th Annual 4-H BBQ at the Martinsville Fairgrounds!

Pulled Pork, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Ice Cream, Bottled Water

Tickets: $10 each (available from any 4-H member or at the Clark County Extension Office)

3rd Annual Chill At The 'Ville Car & Truck Show
Dirt Drags to follow
Music & Kids Activities

Choose Drive-Thru at the Beef Barn Gate or Dine-In at the Pork Producers Pavilion.

Come support local 4-H and enjoy a great day of food, fun, and community!

4-H Members - Be sure to sign up to work a shift at the BBQ!
https://go.illinois.edu/20264-HBBQShifts

08/19/2026

Congratulations to our 4-H members who attended the 2026 Illinois State Fair!

We would also like to recognize Ryland Baird for competing in the Master Showmanship Competition, as well as Tal and Mercedez Foley for being inducted into the prestigious 4-H Hall of Fame. Congratulations on these outstanding achievements!

08/18/2026

Save the date for Achievement Night - November 20!

Reminder: Award applications, livestock records, secretary books, treasurer books, and member portfolios are due September 15. Forms can be found in ZSuite.

08/18/2026

Don't miss our next Federation Meeting! Youth in 8th grade and up are encouraged to join us.

08/15/2026

Youth Vendors Wanted!

Do you make crafts, artwork, jewelry, baked goods, or other unique products? Sign up for the Kids Artisan Market during Marshall Autumn Fest!

September 19 | 1-4 p.m.
4-H Clubhouse at 507 Locust St.

-Free booth space
-Tables provided
-Ages 8-18 welcome

Showcase your talents, gain business experience, and sell your creations to the community!

This is open to both 4-H members and non-members.

Sign up at go.illinois.edu/kidsmarket

Please note: If you plan to sell baked goods, you must follow the Illinois Cottage Food guidelines.
https://extension.illinois.edu/cottage-food

08/13/2026

Wishing all state fair exhibitors the very best of luck!

General Project State Fair Exhibitors:
• Anderson, Emmett
• Anderson, Ezra
• Anderson, Jayda
• Anderson, Selah
• Baird, Emmalyn
• Baird, Jacksyn
• Baird, Kayden
• Bishop, Breck
• Cervantes, Isabella
• Cervantes, Michael
• Clark, Alanna
• Claypool, Sadie
• Cooper, Molly
• Cooper, Sadie
• Crouch, Braelyn
• Davis, Lucas
• Day, Alexandria
• Drum, Kenton
• Edens, Blake
• English, Lauren
• Faulkner, Sophia
• Fry, Henley
• Fry, Jase
• Fry, Sadie
• Furlong, Cason
• Furlong, Kate
• Gard, Cassandra
• Gard, Tess
• Garzolini, Inora
• Guillemette, William
• Gustafson, Kyla
• Higginbotham, Brady
• Higgins, Dalton
• Howard, Tabor
• Huffington, Callee
• Huffington, Walker
• Johnson, Knox
• Morgan, Alec
• Reed, Kayson
• Reed, Korbyn
• Sheets, Ali
• Simonton, Christopher
• Simpson, Layka
• Staley, Ella
• Staley, Ruby
• Strohm, Olivia
• Strohm, Reese
• Swan, Charlotte
• Wells, Charlotte
• Williams, Makenna
• Williams, Mayah
• Wilson, Nolan
• Wilson, Nora
• Winnett, Wade

Livestock State Fair Exhibitors:
• Baird, Kayden
• Baird, Ryland
• Cook, Ayla
• Cook, Cash
• Cook, C**t
• Cooper, Callie
• Foley, Carly
• Fraker, Jase
• Howard, Tabor
• Nash, Cooper
• Nash, Reid
• Perry, Lane
• Sanders, Mila

08/06/2026

State Shoot Registration is open July 1 – August 31!

-Registration is done through your ZSuite account. More information can be found here. https://4h.extension.illinois.edu/events/state-events/state-shoots

-Junior Division (11-12 years by Sept. 1) and Senior Division (13-18 years by Sept.

-Discipline Shoots
• Air Rifle: Sept 12, 2026 in Bloomington, IL
• Archery: Sept. 19, 2026 in Pekin, IL
• Shotgun: Sept., 26, 2026 in Bunker Hill, IL
• Small Bore Rifle: Sept. 26, 2026 in Bunker Hill, IL
• Small Bore Pistol: July-August, postal match

08/05/2026