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

September 3 – Enrollment for 2026-2027 opens

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

August 12 – Cloverbud Day Camp: Art Camp

August 17-19 – Cardboard City Day Camp

August 17-19 – LEGO Day Camp

October 4-11 – National 4-H Week

October 7 – 4-H Fall Kick-Off

October 10 – Cloverbud Pumpkin Contest

October 18 – Achievement Program & Awards Banquet

2027

February 27 – Family Learning Day

Classes are weekly on Thursdays April – July at the Fond du Lac County Fairgrounds Rec Center

2026 Dog Project Rules & Enrollment

Educational Opportunities

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Post Fair Meeting – Tuesday, August 18 at 6:30pm

A HUGE thank you to all of our exhibitors, parents, buyers, truckers, processors, and sponsors for making the 2026 Fond du Lac County Fair a success! Your hard work, dedication, and support are what make our livestock program so special. We truly appreciate everyone who helped make this year’s fair a memorable one. Although the 2026 Fair has come to an end, we are already planning for 2027! We invite you to join us for our Post-Fair Meeting on Tuesday, August 18, in the Rec Building, beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Schedule
6:30–7:00 p.m. – General positives and concerns
7:00–7:30 p.m. – Goat & Sheep
7:30–8:00 p.m. – Swine
8:00–8:30 p.m. – Beef

Your feedback is important to us as we continue to improve the Market Livestock Program. If you are unable to attend the meeting, please complete the survey below to share your positive experiences, suggestions, and concerns.

2026 Fond du Lac County Market Livestock Project Post – Fair Survey

Intro to the Beef Project – August 24 at 7pm

Exhibitors and families who want to learn more about the beef project should attend this meeting led by MLC member Ben Zick. This meeting counts as one point of the eight points you need to sell for 2027. For more information, text Ben Zick at 920.948.1221.

When: Monday, August 24, 2026 – 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Simon Riverside Park, N6234 Esterbrook Road, Fond du Lac

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

• 2027 Dates: TBD
• 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.