Bicycle Time Trials and Rodeo

(Submitted by Pam Wolter, Rock County 4-H Mechanical Sciences Committee) The time trials and rodeo will be held at the Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Avenue, Janesville on Tuesday, June 13. Registration for the Rodeo will be at 5:15 pm. Meet at the Craig Pavilion (near the Black Hawk Building and Craig Center). Time trials will […]

Important YQCA Information! Time Sensitive!

YQCA is available as an online program for youth everywhere in the United States. YQCA is also offered as an instructor-led training and as a test out certification. Contact the entity requiring your YQCA certification to see which is available in your state, or contact help@yqcaprogram.org. Learn more about each type of training here. Please contact YQCA […]

2023 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award Applications

Wisconsin State Fair officials are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2023 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, a prestigious award given to families who have dedicated their life to Wisconsin farming for 100 or 150 years. To qualify for the award, families are required to provide proof of continuous family ownership […]

Did You Miss the March 1 Deadline to Enroll in 4-H or 4-H Projects to be Eligible to Exhibit at the Rock County 4-H Fair?

If so, the Rock County 4-H Fair is providing an opportunity for youth who missed the March 1 deadline to enroll in 4-H/4-H projects. Although there is a fee, depending on the circumstances, it might be worth exploring. Please reference Section 7 on page 5 of the Rock County 4-H Premium Book for information. https://www.rockcounty4hfair.com/p/exhibitors […]

VIP (Volunteers in Preparation) Training Dates for March and April

Adults enrolled in 4HOnline to become 4-H volunteers need to complete VIP Training. Are you an adult who enrolled in 4HOnline to become a 4-H Volunteer and needs to complete VIP Training? If so, there are (virtual) trainings scheduled!  Tues., March 29, 6:30-8:30 p.m. For more information and to register, please see the Eventbrite Form.  […]

2022 Rock County 4-H Fair Premium Book Available Online!

Extension’s community partner, the Rock County 4-H Fair, just posted their 2022 Rock County 4-H Fair Exhibitor Premium Book online! It’s time to curl up with your favorite device, download the Premium Book, and dream about warmer weather while reading through schedules, rules & regulations, various classes, etc. This year’s Rock County 4-H Fair is July 26-31.  […]

Wisconsin State Fair Opportunities!!

Wisconsin State Fair Young People’s Art Exhibit The Young People’s Art Exhibit (YPAE) is open to all students in grades 6 through 12 who are currently enrolled in public, private, parochial or home schooled in Wisconsin.  Entries may include painting, drawing, computer- generated art, printmaking, design, sculpture, fabric craft, jewelry, photography and ceramic. All art […]

Poultry Project General Meeting

Submitted by: Ray Reilly, Rock County 4-H Poultry Project Key Leader The Poultry project will have a general meeting from 10:00-11:30 a.m. on Sat., Jan. 22 at UW-Whitewater at Rock County, 2920 Kellogg Ave, Janesville.  All poultry members are welcome and first year poultry members should plan to attend.   We’ll discuss last year’s fair and […]

2022 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award Applications

Wisconsin State Fair officials are pleased to announce that applications are now available for the 2022 Century and Sesquicentennial Farm and Home Award, a prestigious award given to families who have dedicated their life to Wisconsin farming for 100 or 150 years. To qualify for the award, families are required to provide proof of continuous […]

Dill Pickle Contest at Walworth County Fair!

Do you make the best homemade canned dill pickles? If so, plan to enter the “Perfect Pickle Puckerbowl Contest” at the Walworth County Fair. This competition is sponsored by Frank’s Piggly Wiggly in East Troy and Elkhorn and the youth winner of the youth and adult team will be awarded $5,000.00! Hurry, registration deadline is […]

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