4-H Events and Programs


The text "Welcome 4-H Positive Youth Development Summer Intern, Gracie Gray" with a photo of a smiling Gracie.

Welcome, Gracie!

Eau Claire County 4-H is excited to introduce our summer 4-H Positive Youth Development intern.  She is currently studying elementary education at UW-Eau Claire and we are looking forward to her work this summer, developing day camps, programming with the Altoona Boys & Girls Club, and supporting 4-H Camp.  We are so glad to have her on the team!


Wisconsin Animal Science Days

WI 4-H Area Animal Science Day (AASD) Registration closes on June 2, 2025. As a reminder, make sure to look through the registration guide that is attached to this e-mail and is available at the website listed below. There is a lot of important information, and it will help with many questions. 

More information about Area Animal Science Day: including a registration booklet, tentative schedules for the day, information about what the day is about and more is available at:  https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/statewide-events-and-opportunities/area-animal-science-days/

Registration link You can register the entire team from your county – make sure to have their names and ages handy, This is also the same link for individual entries. : 
https://uwmadison.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b17KitD4QR6ffoO


Poultry Project Pre-Show Clinic + testing

Poultry Project Members,

A Pre-show clinic + testing event will be held Wednesday July 2, 2025, from 6-8 pm at the Lincoln Town Hall just east of Fall Creek, S5555 Green Meadow Rd, Fall Creek, WI 54742

The first part of the evening we will review expectations of poultry members during the week of the fair and include tips for showing.

The second half of the evening, Pullorum testing will be offered to those needing birds tested. A valid Premis Id is required to be presented at the time of testing. $1 per bird fee will be collected to cover supplies.

If you have any questions, call Poultry Project Leader Brian Antczak 715-533-8728

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Photo of a brown and white shih-tzu.

Eau Claire County Dog Project Important Dates

Hello Dog Project members!

The dog agility classes started Thursday, May 1, at 6:30 PM at the County Expo Center (Fairgrounds).

Obedience classes started Monday, May 5, also at 6:30 PM, at the fairgrounds.

If you signed up for both agility and obedience, please show up both evenings.

If you have any questions, you can contact Deb at deb.motzing@gmail.com


Scholarship

James E. Volbrecht Scholarship Application Open. See the text int he text box. Picture is outlined in a green design with the 4-H and FFA logos in the bottom part of the text box.

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.


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Plastic Challenge shows a picture of a park bench made of recycled plastic films. Films can be dropped off at the Extension office. Films include: Bread bags, produce bags, newspaper sleeves, pallet wrap and stretch film, salt and ice bags, grocery bags, cereal bags, case overwrap, bubble wrap, wood pellet bags,  plastic sipping envelopes, dry cleaning bags, and reclosable food storage bags.

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.


Girl barrel racing with the words Eau Claire County 4-H Horse Project.

Eau Claire County 4-H Horse Project

Contact Kirsten Myers daynecole@yahoo.com


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Lego Contest with Eau Claire County Fair logo. All the information is in the text boxes.

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.


Fair entry Opens June 1

Fair Entry will open June 1! You will then be able to sign in and enter all your fair entries! 


Seven youth in front of a black and green balloon arch for the 4-H Awards Banquet.

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.

4-H On the Air – Russell Corner Badgers – May 2, 2025

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