4-H smiles are coming to Eureka! It is that time again to welcome back the Woodford County 4-H Show on July 25-28 at Farm Bureau Park in Eureka. Our youth have been hard at work finishing up their projects and we are excited for everyone to come out to the show and see 4-H youth in action.

4-H is thriving in 2022 and continues to be recognized as the nation’s largest youth development organization. With over six million members, we strive to encourage youth in finding their passions and developing those lifelong skills they will need later in life such as leadership, teamwork, organization, and more. As our motto states, “To Make the Best Better!” Project areas range from livestock, plants and soils, computer science, drones, visual arts, robotics, and many more making 4-H truly for everyone. 

We have over 100 years of 4-H show memories in Woodford County already, so we invite you all to help us kick off the start to 100 more. Whether it is the legendary treats available at the 4-H food stand, viewing the halls of hard work and dedication of youth projects, or simply walking the barns to visit with local raised livestock; memories are made in 4-H.  We welcome and encourage you to visit the show and help Illinois and Woodford 4-H provide youth a space where they can be surrounded by people who are cheering for their success.

Plan your visit by downloading the show book and full schedule at go.illinois.edu/Woodford4H or grab one next time you are in town by stopping by the Woodford Extension office (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.– 12 p.m. and 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m.). For questions or if you will need an accommodation in order to participate, please call the Woodford County Extension Office at 309-467-3789. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your access needs.

Remember to dress for the outdoors, wear sunscreen, water to drink, and we will see you at the 4-H show! 

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ABOUT ILLINOIS 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools, and encouragement, and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.