4-H Events and Programs
Sign Up to Lead an Activity Table at the Fair
Shifts are either 9:30-12:30 or 12:30-3:30. Morning shift sets up for 30 minutes. Afternoon shift cleans up for 30 minutes. If you can’t make a whole shift, that’s ok! We need YOU to help share 4-H. Adults and youth are both encouraged to sign up.
If it’s hot, you get to be in air conditioning….
Young Builders Eau Claire County 4-H Day Camp
Join us to participate in hands-on LEGO exploration of architecture and community development, focusing on building structures with thoughtful consideration of our community! There will be two location options–August 18-19, in Augusta, and August 21-22, in Altoona. This camp series is open to any youth who have completed 3rd-5th grade. The Day Camp will run from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM both days. Locations will provide the same programming, so you can sign up for whichever is most convenient for you!
Registration: Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025. Registration is ONLY available through the Qualtrics survey (there is a separate survey for each camp location). Choose the one that is most convenient for you. There is no cost to register.
Register for Young Builders Day Camp Location 1, in Augusta
Register for Young Builders Day Camp Location 2, in Altoona
Event Date and Time:
+ All Day Event: No
+ Event dates: August 18-19 (Augusta), August 21-22 (Eau Claire) 2025
+ Event Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
+ Location 1 (August 18-19): Augusta Senior and Community Center
+ Location 2 (August 21st-22nd): Altoona Public Library
Cost: Free
Contact Information:
Questions:
Contact your Extension Eau Claire County 4-H Office at 608-572-3656
Contact Gracie Gray, Eau Claire County 4-H Positive Youth Development Intern at glgray2@wisc.edu
Eau Claire County T-Shirt Design Contest
If you could design a t-shirt to tell people about Eau Claire County 4-H, what would it look like?
We will set up an Eau Claire County 4-H apparel store in the fall. Eau Claire 4-H Adults and Youth can submit a design to the Extension office or via e-mail to andrew.heren@wisc.edu by 11:59 p.m. on July 17. Include your name, club, and contact info. Entries will be put on display at the fair so people can vote for their favorite.
Watch for information to get your Eau Claire County 4-H gear in the fall.
If you have any questions you can contact Rachel at rachel.hartbrinson@wisc.edu
Arts Camp Leadership Recruitment
Qualifications
Grades 9-13
Counselor or Arts Camp experience
Positive attitude and willingness to learn and support others in their Learning
Complete Application in 4-H online by July 21, 2025.
Interest and or experiences with the arts (Music, Dance, Theater, Photography or the visual Arts)
Desire to lead teach and create
Dates
August 22-24, (Friday 7:00 PM-Sunday 12:00 PM)
October 3-5, (Friday 7:00 PM-Sunday 12:00 PM)
Location
Upham Woods, Wisconsin Dells
Cost
$125 (Includes both weekends food and lodging)
Scholarship
The James E. Volbrecht Scholarship is in memorial to James Volbrecht who was a longtime supporter of 4-H and the Eau Claire County Fair. Jim graduated from CVTC with an Ag Mechanics degree in 1984 and he was named Outstanding Young Farmer in 1992. Tragically, Jim died in a farming accident in 2019. This scholarship is given in gratitude for his years of support of young people in Eau Clare County and will honor his memory.
This $300 scholarship will be awarded to an active Eau Claire County 4-H or regional FFA member involved in the Eau Claire County Fair (preference will be given to youth involved in the diary project) who plans to pursue post-secondary education.
Applications are due by 11:59 PM on Friday, July 18, 2025. To apply, follow the link above or use the QR code.
Recycling at the Extension Office
Help the Eau Claire Clovers with a recycling project!
They are collecting film plastics such as grocery bags that will be turned into a bench (please see the list above). The goal is to get 83 lbs a month in order to make a bench in a year.
You can bring your plastic films to the Extension office and put them in the collection box.
Eau Claire County 4-H Horse Project
Contact Kirsten Myers daynecole@yahoo.com
Fair Food Stand Shifts and Pies
This year, all profits from the fair food stand will go to the Eau Claire County 4-H Leaders Association to support 4-H programs and scholarships. We have hired FranChesca Riley to be the Fair Food Stand Manager.
We ask each 4-H family to donate one store-bought pie for the Eau Claire County 4-H Leaders Fair Food Stand in the Expo building at the fair. Pies can be brought to the fair Monday through Saturday.
We also ask each family to work one shift during the fair. Shifts have been assigned to clubs. Please contact your club leader if you are unable to help during your assigned shift, as you may be able to help during a different shift. Please contact Wendy Duerkop at 715-579-0006 if you have questions.
Monday, July 21
2:00 pm – 6:00 pm: Various scholarship recipients
Tuesday, July 22
3:00 pm – 8:00 pm: Various scholarship recipients
Thursday, July 24 (4-H Day Manager Assistant: Wendy Duerkop)
9:30 am – 1:00 pm: Rodell Busy Bees
12:45 pm – 4:15 pm: Beef River Pacesetters
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Foster Town and Country
Friday, July 25 (4-H Day Manager Assistant: Rachel Graff)
9:30 am – 1:00 pm: Little Red Cardinals
12:45 pm – 4:15 pm: Pleasant Valley Clovers
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Country Cousins/Sugarbush/Russell Corner Badgers
Saturday, July 26 (4-H Day Manager Assistant: Corey Anderson)
10:30 am – 1:30 pm: Pleasant Hill Go-Getters
1:15 pm – 4:15 pm: Pleasant Hill Go-Getters
4:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Eau Claire Clovers
Sunday, July 27 (4-H Day Manager Assistant: Penny Helwig)
9:30 am – 12:30 pm Pleasant Valley Clovers
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm Pleasant Valley Clovers
THANK YOU for supporting the 4-H Leaders Food Stand at the Eau Claire County Fair! Good Luck to all 4-H exhibitors!
2025 Eau Claire County Fair Scavenger Hunt!
2025 Eau Claire County Fair Scavenger Hunt
The 2025 Eau Claire County Fair Digital Scavenger Hunt is an electronic adventure that allows you to explore the animals, exhibits, and various features of the fair! This interactive experience uses the digital scavenger hunt platform Goosechase, where participants can collect points as they complete the tasks given to them! The individuals or teams with the most points when the scavenger hunt closes will win free shake/malt coupons for the County Fair Dairy Shack! Scheduled for July 19-July 26, at the Eau Claire County Fairgrounds. The event is open to all participants!
Lego Contest at the Eau Claire County Fair
Contest Guidelines: Lego design should represent the Eau Claire County Fair theme: “Round Up the Red, White, and Blue.”
Entry Instructions: Please bring your entry or entries to the Expo Building by 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23. Register your entry in the Fair Office when you arrive.
Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place entries. Sponsored by the Pleasant Hill Go Getters 4-H Club.
Please email eauclairefair@gmail.com with any questions.
4-H Awards Banquet 2024
The Eau Claire County 4-H Awards Banquet was held December 15, 2024, at 3:30 PM.
You may access by clicking here.
If you would like to have the original, send a message to Andy or Rachel.
