4-H Calendar

February 1 – Deadline to enroll to exhibit in the Junior Show at the county fair

April 3 – Deadline to add/drop projects, email sarah.stevenson@wisc.edu

April 15 – Summer Day Camp Registration Opens in 4-H Online

May 15 – County 4-H Scholarship Applications due

June 17 – Deadline for County Fair entries

July 15-19 – Fond du Lac County Fair

September – Enrollment for 2026-2027 opens

September 1 – Annual Authorizations for Clubs/Groups due to Extension office

September 8 – Record Books due to office for county awards

September 8 – Nominations for Awards due

September 12 – Record Book Reading day

September 15 – Key Award & Funding Applications due

October 31 – Youth Member & Volunteer Re-enrollment Deadline

2026

June 15-17 – Foodie Day Camp

June 17 – Foods Revue: Cherries

June 20 – Art Workshop: Drawing Animals

June 24 – Cloverbud Day Camp: Foodie Camp

June 29-July 1 – Around the World Day Camp

July 22 – Cloverbud Day Camp: Superhero Camp

July 28-30 – STEM Wizarding Day Camp

August 3-5 – Art Day Camp

August 12 – Cloverbud Day Camp: Art Camp

August 17-19 – Cardboard City Day Camp

August 17-19 – LEGO Day Camp

October 10 – Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest

October 18 – Achievement Program & Awards Banquet

2027

February 27 – Family Learning Day

Dairy ID Entry for Fair

As you begin thinking about your fair entries, please remember that you will also need to complete a Dairy ID for each animal that you enter using the link below.  This information is required to be on record by the county and will be used to create the FDL County Fair Dairy Show Catalog. Dairy IDs are due by June 17, 2026.

Dairy ID Entry Link: https://forms.gle/sHbNxHmDEKNYtRsF6

Dairy Judging

Dairy Judging is a great opportunity to help 4-H youth sharpen their skills on decision making, build confidence in public speaking, and building relationships with their peers. We have a few practices scheduled below, with more to be announced at later dates. In addition, the Area Animal Science Days competition will be Tuesday, June 30th, 2026 in Clark County. *Please bring a notebook and a pen or pencil to practice.*

Questions? Please contact your coaches:
Chad Ryan  920-960-1449
Matthew Kramer  920-838-0201

Mandatory Orientation – April 2, 2026 at 5:00pm at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Rec Center
Do not bring dogs to this meeting.

2026 Classes are weekly on Thursdays at 5:00pm at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Rec Center

• April 9, 16, 23, 30
• May 7, 14, 21, 28
• June 4, 11, 18, 25
• July 9
• July 18 (Fair)

Dog Project Rules & Enrollment

Educational Opportunities

• https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/1?cid=ZmRsbWFya2V0bGl2ZXN0
• June 16th @ 6pm at Sheboygan County Fair Grounds
  Showman Camp for Swine

Swine/Sheep/Goat Barn Pen Set Up

Saturday, June 27 – 7:00 a.m.

Barn Display Set Up

Absolutely NOBODY will be allowed in the barns beforehand.

• Sunday, July 12 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Monday, July 13 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

MANDATORY MLC Fair Meeting with Mr. Pinchart

If the meeting is missed, the exhibitor must discuss the agenda with Mr. Pinchart.

• Sunday, July 12 – 3:00 p.m. – Cow Palace – OR
• Tuesday, July 14 – 3:00 p.m. – Cow Palace

Fair Weigh Ins

According to the Fair Book, there is absolutely NO unloading before the weigh-in time for swine, goats, sheep, and lambs.

Tuesday, July 14

• Swine – 7:00-10:00am – Sheep/goat/swine barn
  • Need health certificate done within 30 days of the fair.
  • All animals including breeding stock must be checked in.
• Beef – 9:00-11:00am – Beef barn – southeast corner
• Sheep/Goat – 11:00am-12:00pm – Sheep/goat/swine barn

A Special Final Drive

A Special Final Drive participants will have the opportunity to experience showing a pig, market goat, or lamb! Mentors will receive two Market Livestock points for their efforts. Points will be applied to their 2027 points.

WHO: Market Livestock Exhibitors interested in mentoring an individual with an intellectual or physical disability to show a pig, market goat or lamb.
WHEN: Saturday, July 18, 2026

Timeline:
4:45 pm – Workshop – How to Mentor an Individual with Special Needs
5:10 Mentors, Animal and Participants Meet and Greet
5:15 Mentor youth and dinner
6:15 Group picture (All participants and mentors)
6:30 A Special Final Drive

Fair Wrap Up Meeting

Sunday, July 19 at 5:30pm in the Cow Palace

2026 Meetings – Tuesdays & Thursdays in May at Izaak Walton League, N6491 Co Rd K, Fond du Lac

• Dates: May 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, & 28
• Cost: $2.00 per night for each session
• Parents are encouraged to stay for the classes to assist our certified shooting sports leaders. Attendance at the first class is particularly important for receiving essential instructions and background information.
• Call to Action: We are in need of more shooting sports volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact Tracy at (920) 906-4625 or email tracy.keifenheim@wisc.edu 
• For any questions about the shooting sports program, please reach out to Dwight Paulin at 920-922-9805.

Small Animal Project Meeting

Monday, June 15 at 6:30pm – Project Meeting at the Small Animal Barn at the County Fairgrounds. Please come if you need help with fair entries and other pre-fair information!

Saturday, June 27, at 9am – Mandatory Small Animal Barn Set Up at the County Fairgrounds. This is MANDATORY to show and sell at the Fair. Please reach out to the project committee at fdlsmallanimal@gmail.com if unable to attend.

Tuesday, July 7 at 6:30pm – Project Meeting at the Small Animal Barn at the County Fairgrounds. This is a great opportunity to grow showmanship skills for poultry and rabbits before fair! The points will count towards the 26-27 year.