LAKE COUNTY 4-H PROGRAM

Tuesday July 14^th – Building Setup

 July 20th to July 23th

Project Drop-Off for all projects dropped off in the 4-H Building. Monday and Wednesday from 9:00am-12:00pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30-7:00pm.

 You will simply grab your tags and drop all your projects off at the table where it will be judged. If you are staying to talk to the judge you will highlight your entry number. All projects must be turned in prior to judging times except foods, garden, and construction/architectural replica

Friday July 24^th

*Superintenendents welcome to come early to set up/organize projects

Judges 12:00-2:00 pm, Kids 2:00-3:00pm

Aerospace, Creative Writing, Computer Science, Electric, Floriculture, Sewing, Small Engine, Woodworking, Wearable Art, Soil and Water Science, Garden Education, Foods (schedule as follows)

3:00 - 4:00 pm         Foods Project Drop Off Time

4:00                         Foods: Baked - Levels A & C

4:00                         Foods: Preserved - ALL

5:00                         Foods: Baked - Levels B & D  

Judges 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Kids 6:00-7:00pm

Photography, Basic Craft Other, Animal Education, Needle Craft/Other, Geology, Entomology, Sports, Music

Saturday, July 25^th

Judges 9:00 - 11:00am, Kids 11:00-12:00pm

Exploring Through Books and Movies, Jewelry Making, Reclaimed Treasures, Table-setting, History For Fun, Leathercraft,, Giftwrapping, Wreaths, Collections, Ceramics, Cake Decorating

*12:00-1:00pm Construction and Architectural Replica Project Dropoff*

Judges 1:00- 3:00pm, Kids 3:00-4:00pm

Child Development, Forestry, Health, Sportfishing, Vet Science, Weather and Climate Science, Wildlife, Construction and Architectural Replica, Fine Arts

Monday July 27th 6:00 - 7:15pm

Mini Project Drop Off and Judging

Tuesday August 4th 9:00-10:00am

Garden Judging

Monday - August 10

7:30 – 10 a.m. Clean Stall & Check-in

9:00 a.m. Arena Open, once Stalls are cleaned

10:00 a.m. Meet the Judge, and Check Patterns

11:00 a.m. Showmanship Project Class

#1 Level 3(11^th/12^th- 9^th/10^th Grade), #2 Level 2(8^th – 7^th – 6^th Grade), #3 Level 1(5^th – 4^th – 3^rd Grade)

 Project Classes:

5 Minute Warm up for Reinsmanship

#4 Reinsmanship Project Class

5 Minute Warm up for All Walk/Trot (WTP)

**Project classes will possibly have Rail Work**

#5 Senior Walk Trot Project Class (WTP) (Grades 8-12)

#6 Junior Walk Trot Project Class (WTP) (Grades 3-7)

5 Minute Warm up-(All Senior riders warm up)

5 Minute Warm up-(All Junior riders warm up)

**warm up excludes Walk/Trot Participants**

**Project classes will possibly have Rail Work**

#7 Senior Western Horsemanship Project Class(Grades 8-12), #8 Junior Western Horsemanship Project Class(Grades 3-7), #9 Senior English Equitation Project Class(Grades 8-12), #10 Junior English Equitation Project Class(Grades 3-7), #11 Senior Ranch Riding(Pattern Class)(Grades 8-12), #12 Junior Ranch Riding(Pattern Class)(Grades 3-7)      

*Dinner Break*

5:00 p.m. Horse and Pony is invited to dinner by the Cattle Barn

5:45 p.m. Color Guard/Drill Team

6:15 p.m. - Mini Project Classes

#13 Mini 4-H Stick Horse (K-2)

#14 Mini Lead line Showmanship (K-2)

#15 Mini 4-H Lead line Walk (K-2)

 **5 Minute Warm up for Gymkhana**

#16 Gymkhana Project Class

 #17 Versatility (English, Western, Barrels)

 Tuesday- August 11

8:00-8:45 AM - Arena Open

**Set up for Trail**

 9:00 AM Project class

 #18 In Hand Trail Project Class

COMPETITIVE DAY CLASSES:

 These class times are subject to change. They will run if time and weather permits. Some of the pleasure classes may need to move to Wednesday, please pay close attention to announcements and have fun!

*SR Rider is 8,9,10,11,12

*JR Rider is 3,4,5,6,7

 **Member may only compete in ONE competitive day Trail Class

#1 **In Hand Trail Class

#2 **Walk Trot Trail Class (WTP)

#3 **Trail Class

#4 Reining

#5 Walk/Trot Pleasure (WTP) - Any discipline

#6 Walk Trot – SR Rider - Any discipline

#7 Walk Trot – JR Rider - Any discipline

**Break**

#8 Western Pleasure SR Rider, #9 Western Pleasure Jr Rider, #10 Pony Pleasure (under 54”),         #11 English Pleasure SR Rider, #12 English Pleasure JR Rider, #13 Pleasure Driving , #14 Bareback (WTP), #15 Bareback, #16 Double bareback

 ***********************************Dinner Break***********************************

Tuesday Evening - August 11

 5:00 PM - Color Guard/Drill Team

                 Tenure Awards

***Members may only compete in ONE competitive day Costume Class ***

#17 Costume Class – Individual

#18 Costume class - Group (Mini’s may work with a horse group)                                                      

5 Minute Warm up

#19 Open Ground Poles (WTP can enter this class with option of having a lead line)

        *If you enter ground poles you CANNOT enter into classes 20, 21, 22)

#20 Hunter Hack

#21 Cross rail equitation

#22 Hunter Equitation Over Fence Cross rails (Pattern)

#23 Pairs Pleasure

#24 Ranch Pleasure (no pattern)

#25 FreeStyle Performance - UNDER SADDLE ONLY (See Handbook for details)

• Members can only show one time
• (WTP is permitted to show in this class, they can only do Walk/trot)
• No more than 1 song with a maximum of 4 and theme

#26 Team Tournament - To be held in the main arena

Wednesday August 12

8:00 AM - Stall Cleaning - OUT OF BARN by NOON

 8:30 - 9:00 AM - Arena Open

 9:00 AM - Start time

#27 Apple under chin (WTP), #28 Apple under chin, #29 Egg & Spoon (WTP), #30 Egg & Spoon SR, #31 Egg & Spoon JR, #32 Pass the Egg

**************11:00-11:30 AM Break to set up Poles and finish cleaning out stalls**************

 ****Members will not be allowed to show after 11:30 break until stalls are cleaned and checked by the Superintendent or an appointee.****

#33 Pole Bending (WTP), #34 SR Pole Bending, #35 JR Pole Bending, #36 Barrels (WTP), #37 SR Barrels, #38 JR Barrels, #39 Kart Barrels, #40 Flag Race, #41 Catalog Race, #42 Water-Bucket Race, #43 Dizzy stick (no horse) and Possibly more…

July 29 (Wednesday)   4-H Building, Lake County Fairgrounds

                                      Set up Club Corner displays.

August 2 (Sunday)

5:00pm                 4-H Achievement Night, Livestock Arena

August 4 (Tuesday)  4-H Building, Lake County Fairgrounds

9:00-10:00 am      Garden Judging Day

Check in 9:00-10:00 am    Urban Agriculture (check in only)

August 6 (Thursday)

8:30 am - 6:00 pm Check in 4-H Poultry

August 7 (Friday)

9:00 am                4-H Poultry Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

TBA                        Poultry (The Roles are Reversed) Showmanship Activity

                                Poultry/Rabbit Barn

August 8 (Saturday)

12:30 pm             Check in Urban Agriculture Expo, 4-H Building

1:00 pm                Urban Agriculture Expo

August 9 (Sunday)

12:30 pm             Check in Invention Convention, 4-H Building

1:00 pm                Invention Convention

August 10 (Monday) 

9:00 am – 12:00 noon      Check in 4-H Rabbit

8:00 am – 10:00 am          Check in 4-H Swine

8:00 am - 12:00 noon       Check in 4-H Beef, Goats, Sheep

8:30 am - 9:30 am  Check in 4-H Horse & Pony

11:00 am              Horse & Pony Exhibitors Meeting

12:00 noon          4-H Horse & Pony Show, Horse Arena

12:00 noon - 8:00 pm       Check in 4-H Dairy Cattle

3:00 pm                4-H Sheep & Swine Carcass  Shows (on hoof), Livestock Show Pavilion

7:00 pm                4-H Livestock Costume Activity, Livestock Show Pavilion

7:30 pm                Old Timer class, Livestock Show Pavilion

August 11 (Tuesday)

8:00 am                4-H Horse & Pony Show, Horse Arena

9:00 am                4-H Rabbit Show, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

5:00 pm                4-H Sheep Show, Livestock Show Pavilion

August 12 (Wednesday)

8:00 am                4-H Horse & Pony Show cont.

8:00 am - 12:00 noon       Check out 4-H Horse & Pony

9:00 am                  4-H Meat & Specialty Goat Show, Livestock Show Pavilion

5:00 pm                4-H Swine Show, Livestock Show Pavilion

August 13 (Thursday)      

9:00 am                4-H Dairy Goat Show, Livestock Show Pavilion

1:00 pm                4-H Poultry & Egg Judging Contest, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

5:00 pm                4-H Dairy Show, Livestock Show Pavilion

6:00 pm                 4-H Beef Show, Livestock Show Pavilion

August 14 (Friday)

11:00 am               4-H Sheep/Swine Carcass Results at Hanford Packing

11:00 am               Mini 4-H: Rabbit Activity, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

12:00 noon          Mini 4-H: Poultry Activity, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

2:30 pm                 4-H Rooster Crowing Activity, Poultry/Rabbit Barn

3:00 pm                 Mini 4-H: Sheep Activity, Livestock Show Pavilion

4:00 pm                 Mini 4-H: Goat Activity, Livestock Show Pavilion

6:00 pm                 Supreme Showman Contest, Livestock Show Pavilion

August 15 (Saturday)       

10:00 am               Livestock Judging Activity,  Livestock Show Pavilion   

5:00 pm                 Lake County 4-H Animal Auction, Livestock Show Pavilion

August 16 (Sunday) 

10:00 am               4-H Livestock Barn Battle Activity, Livestock Show Pavilion

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Check out Beef, Dairy, Goats, Poultry, Rabbits, Sheep, & Swine including show boxes and equipment

6:00 pm                 4-H Building closes.

August 17 (Monday)        

4:30 pm — 6:00 pm          All 4-H exhibits must be picked up from

the 4-H Building by designated club representatives. See your club leader for instructions.  

5:30 pm                 4-H Building Tear-Down.

Members have the opportunity to learn more about a subject matter that they choose to study through completing hands on activities. We refer to these as projects. In order to enroll in a project, members must sign up for them at the time of enrolling in 4-H. Each project has a beginner, intermediate, and advanced level-this allows youth to build on their knowledge each year and continue to challenge their skills. Projects are meant to be worked on over time, providing an educational opportunity for youth outside of the classroom setting. Often times, youth will exhibit and display their project at the Lake County Fair in order to show the community what they have learned. 

Resources for State 4-H projects are available at: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/index.html

2026 Sponsor Form

Check Request County Committee 

Youth Protection Letter for Non-Purdue Guests

Record of Achievement Fill in Results

The 2026 Lake County 4-H Handbooks are here at the Extension Office and available for pick-up. If you are a current 4-H club member, please get the handbook from your club leader. One book per family please. If you have any questions, please call the Extension Office at 755-3240.

Looking for a 4-H Club to join?  Our clubs are open to all young people in grades K-12. Contact the Extension Office at 219-755-3240 for more information about these clubs or to learn how you can start a new club in your community!

Brunswick Beavers Thursday, 7:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Zion United Church of Christ, Dyer              
Club Leaders: Rose Kleine(kfarmrose@airbaud.net) 219-755-7370 and Janet Neitzel (the2lefty2@yahoo.com) 219-775-4001 

 
Eagle Creek Up + At’em Sunday, 4:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Rangeline Presbyterian Church, Hebron                                                                     Club Leader: Tracy Bult(tracybult31@yahoo.com) 219-742-9740


Griffith Grinners  Sunday, 3:00pm(monthly)     Meetings: Griffith First Christian Church, Griffith
Club Leader: Lisa Bubala(lisa6000@yahoo.com) 219-718-2181

  
Happy Wranglers Tuesday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Stone Ridge Training Center, Hebron                                                                              Club Leader: Barb DeWell(bdewell.bd@gmail.com) 219-789-0255

Hammond Explorers Saturday,time(TBA) Meetings: Hammond Public Library, Hammond                                                                                      Club Leader: Barbara Hinton  219-801-1201 

Hobart Hurricanes Monday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Joan Martin Elementary School, Hobart
Club Leader: Laura Clemons(laurazato@gmail.com) 219-669-5692

Juntos 4-H Meeting time(TBA)              Meetings: River Forest High School, Hobart
Club Leaders: Noemi Lozano and Allison Gnezda

Lake Co. 4-H Color Guard & Drill Team Meeting time(TBA)  Meetings: Lowell
Club Leader: Jennifer Bisig 219-942-0804

 
Prairie Pioneers,Sunday, 4:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Lowell VFW 6841, Lowell
Cub Leader: Lynette DuBord(lynette.dubord01@gmail.com) 219-746-3105
 

Prime Beefmakers,Sunday, 2:00pm(monthly)  Meetings: Schneider Community Center, Schneider
Club Leader: Heidi Laub(heidi.laub@yahoo.com) 219-776-9786

 
Robinson Prairie Fantasy Farmers (RPFF) Sunday, 5:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Bulldog Park, Crown Point
Club Leaders : Elaine Hein(echein@yahoo.com) 219-742-2687 and Sandi Gleason(srsg96@att.net)
 

Rockin’ Clovers  Friday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Community Baptist Church, St. John
Club Leader: Steven Shareef(rockinclovers@gmail.com) 219-351-0412 

 
Saddle + Spurs Wednesday, 6:00pm(monthly)    Meetings: Crown Point Public Library, Crown Point
 Club Leaders: Kristen Donaldson 219-306-1851 and Jill Bruhn 219-384-8641

 
Shelby Ag Tuesday, 6:00pm(monthly)  Meetings: Buckley Homestead, Lowell
Club Leader: Amber Miller(rarlpmiller06@gmail.com) 219-671-8695

 
St. John Spitfires Friday, 6:00pm(monthly)         Meetings: Crown Point
Club Leader: Stephanie Neal(tsneal2002@gmail.com) 219-308-5897
 

Tails and Trails  Tuesday, 6:00pm(monthly) Meetings: Lowell Public Library, Lowell
Club Leader: Anastasia Szostek 219-798-0723


The Lone Rangers Monday, 7:00pm(monthly)  Meetings: Four Seasons Equestrian Center, Crown Point
Club Leader: Kristina Shupryt(kristina.shupryt@gmail.com) 219-718-9776

 
The Seekers Friday,4:00pm(monthly)  Meetings: Faith Church, Cedar Lake
Club Leader: Angie Davids(adavids1121@gmail.com) 219-775-0835

 

4-H CLUB DEFINITION:  

A 4-H Club is an organized group of at least five youth from three different families who meet regularly with adult volunteers or staff for a long-term, progressive series of educational experiences.

4-H CLUB PURPOSE:

The purpose of a 4-H club is to provide positive youth development opportunities to meet the needs of young people to experience belonging, mastery, independence, and generosity—the Essential Elements—and to foster educational opportunities tied to the Land Grant University knowledge base.  

4-H CLUB RESOURCES

                                        Lake County 4-H Clover Connections

                                                             June 2026 

                                            A Note from the Extension Office

Hello, Lake County 4-H Families,

It’s June—and fair season is almost here! This is one of the most exciting times of the 4-H year, and we know our members are hard at work finishing projects, practicing their skills, and preparing for exhibition. Your dedication, creativity, and commitment are what make 4-H so special, and we can’t wait to see everything you’ve been working on.

Let’s keep up the great work and head into fair season strong! We’re so proud of all you’ve accomplished so far—keep it up!

                                                          News & Announcements

4-H Senior Spotlights:

• Attention Lake County 4-H Seniors! There are still a few seniors who have not completed their Senior Spotlight survey. We would love to recognize and celebrate all of the hard work, memories, and accomplishments you’ve achieved throughout your years in 4-H! Senior Spotlights will not only be featured on our social media pages, but will also be showcased during the Lake County Fair. If you have not yet completed the survey, please take a few minutes to fill it out and share your 4-H journey with us. We look forward to celebrating the Lake County 4-H Class of 2026! Complete the survey here:
  https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9S6ndsHu7tqsTMq.

Publication Sale:

• We have a limited number of 4-H publications remaining in our office and are offering them for just $3 each. If you’d like to find out what’s still available, please contact the Extension Office.

Urban Farming:

• Urban farming continues to make a meaningful impact across Indiana by increasing access to fresh food, creating educational opportunities, and strengthening communities. Purdue Extension recently highlighted how urban agriculture programs are expanding throughout the state and the positive difference they are making in local communities.We are proud to see Faith Farms, West Side Leadership Academy in Gary Community School Corporation, and Harrison Elementary School in East Chicago recognized for their involvement in urban agriculture, youth engagement, and community partnerships. You can read more about how Urban Farming is impacting Lake County here: https://extension.purdue.edu/news/2026/05/more-than-community-gardens-how-urban-farming-is-expanding-in-indiana.html

Fair Set Up Date:

• The date for the 4-H Building cleaning will be on Tuesday July 14th at 4:00pm. If you have questions, please call Sarah Buche at 219-484-5877 or Rebekah Lamb at 219-213-1686.

Fairground Updates:

• Lake County Fairgrounds would like to inform you that several construction projects have begun and will continue through July. While construction is in certain areas, including the Industrial Building and along the midway, their team and the contractors that are completing the work will make every effort to minimize any disruptions to scheduled events.

Fair Passes:

• Volunteers may register for a complimentary fair pass, courtesy of the Fair Board, by registering at https://leaderpasses6-17-2026.4honline.com or by calling the Extension Office at 219-755-3240 by June 17. Please specify which 4-H department(s) you will be working in at the Fair. Names and contact info will be shared with the relevant superintendents so they can plan accordingly. Passes will be distributed as usual at 4-H Building Set-Up (July 14, 2026). Not sure where your help is needed this year? Contact the Extension Office for ideas.

Small Animal Show:

• The Small Animal Show will be on June 15^th at the Lake County Fairgrounds in the 4-H Building. Check in is at 4pm and the show starts at 5pm. You can register on FairEntry at https://lakecountyin.fairentry.com, registration closes on June 10th.

FairEntry is open:

• FairEntry is officially open and will be open until July 1st unless you are showing Small Animals (Small Animals will be open until June 10th).

QUICK VERSION:

Go to the FairEntry website at https://lakecountyin.fairentry.com

• Sign in using your 4-H Online email and password.
• Follow instructions on screen to register an exhibitor and then add entries for that exhibitor.
• Select the department, division, and then the specific class you wish to enter. Repeat as needed.
• Add other exhibitors (siblings) if needed.
• When all exhibitors and entries have been added, click “Continue to Payment” (payment due will be $0.00).
• When everything is finished, click on the green “Submit” button.
• You will receive an email when the registration is submitted and then another email letting you know if your entry was approved or rejected. If your entry was rejected, a reason will be listed and you will be able to log in and fix the problem before submitting that entry again. Please contact the Extension Office if you have any problems with this process.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

• It is easiest if siblings register at the same time and your family submits one registration ticket. Otherwise, you will have to wait until the first one is approved before you can continue (usually 1-2 business days).
• Members must be enrolled in the project in order to enter any exhibit classes in FairEntry. If you need to add a project, contact the Extension Office for assistance.
• The “County-Only Projects” department includes Arts and Crafts exhibits and some Livestock posters, as well as County Projects.
• Check your junk mail folder for confirmations/error messages from FairEntry.

Handbook Cover Contest:

• Submit your original design for a chance to be featured on the cover of the 2027 Lake County 4-H Handbook! This year’s theme is "Puzzle Pieces of 4-H." Entries will be due to the Extension Office on Monday July 27th. The winning design will be announced at 4-H Achievement Night before the Lake County Fair. The selected entry will be featured on the cover of the 2027 4-H Handbook and may also be used in other promotional materials.
• Design Guidelines:
  Must include an image and the text "Puzzle Pieces of 4-H."
  Size: 8.5 x 11 inches, vertical orientation.
  Black and white designs are recommended, as the handbook will not be printed in color.
  If you include the 4-H clover emblem, it must follow official 4-H guidelines.
  Limit of two entries per 4-H member.

                                            Upcoming June 4-H Workshops

Soil & Water Science Workshop

• Get ready to dig into discovery! Youth in grades 3–12 are invited to the Soil & Water Science Workshop on June 5th from 9:00am - 11:30am at the Lake County SWCD / Extension Office. Participants will explore how soil and water shape our environment through fun, hands-on activities. 4-H’ers are encouraged to bring a camera or cellphone to take photos of demonstrations to use in their 4-H projects. Space is limited, so be sure to register early! Register at https://soilwater6-5-2026.4honline.com

Sewing Workshop

• All Sewing project members are welcome to join us on June 8th. The workshop will be held at the Extension Office from 5:30pm - 7:30pm. Please let us know if you have your own sewing machine when you register.Questions, please call Linda Dillon at 219-313-5633. Register here at https://sewingws6-8-2026.4honline.com

4-H Urban Agriculture-AGrowCulture Youth Culinary Course

• Reminder for those registered for the Lake County 4-H Urban Agriculture – AGrowCulture Youth Culinary Course on June 5th from 1:00pm-4:00pm at the Extension Office! Learn foundational culinary skills as you create a simple, healthy dish from start to finish with AGrowCulture instructor Damon Bazziel. We are looking forward to this fun, hands-on culinary experience and can’t wait to see everyone there!

Consumer Meats-Knife Selection Workshop

• This event will take place at the Extension Office on June 16th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Learn how to select knives for cutting and preparing meats. Questions, please call Heather Downs at 708-670-6663 or email her at spumoni821@yahoo.com. Register at https://knifews6-16-2026.4honline.com

4-H Urban Agriculture-Plant, Grow, Eat! Gardening & Food Fun Workshop

• Get your hands dirty with container gardening, plant your own herb to take home, and learn about nutrition, health, and where your food comes from! Led by Lake County Master Gardeners and Extension staff. Open to all members in grades 3-12. This event is held at the Extension Office on June 17th from 5:30 - 7:00pm. Register at https://plant6-17-2026.4honline.com

4-H Urban Agriculture-Urban Farm Visit: Oases Botanic Gardens

• Explore this unique educational and healing space, discover edible flowers, gourmet garlic, and wildlife habitats, and practice hands-on garden mapping with compasses. Open to all members in grades 3-12 This event will be held Oases Botanic Gardens, 3510 W 15th Ave, Gary, IN on June 24th from 5:30- 7:30pm. Register at https://oases6-24-2026.4honline.com

                                            Upcoming July 4-H Workshops

4-H Urban Agriculture-Urban Farm Visit: Hidden Acres Family Farm

• Visit a family-run farm, see how eggs, produce, and honey are raised for the local community, and learn about farm entrepreneurship in action. Open to all members in grades 3-12 . The event will be held at Hidden Acres Family Farm, 14505 Reeder Road, Crown Point, IN on July 18th from 1:00 - 3:00pm. Register at https://hidden7-18-2026.4honline.com

                                              Save The Dates: 4-H Opportunities

Junior Leaders Blood Drive:

• Join the Lake County 4-H Junior Leaders, in collaboration with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Sigma Phi Omega Chapter of Gary, IN, on Friday June 12th from 12:00pm – 5:00pm as they will host a Community Unity, Giving Life, Giving Hope Blood Drive through the American Red Cross at the Extension Office. Sign up to donate at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=4H. Must be 16+ to donate (all are welcome to attend and support!)

Insects in a New Light:

• Join Purdue entomologists for an evening program all about nocturnal insects! You will start with a talk about insect diversity and the fascinating world of insects. Then, you will head outside to a blacklight station and watch the night come alive as insects fly in from the darkness! For more details as to when the Insects in a New Light are and where, please go to https://ag.purdue.edu/department/entm/outreach/events.html.

                                              Livestock Program Updates

Barn Battle:

• Come join us for the 12th Annual Barn Battle! Meet at the Show Pavilion on Sunday August 16th for shirt pickup by 9:30 a.m. Register by July 1st to receive a T-shirt. You may still participate after the deadline, but a T-shirt will not be provided, there will not be a fee this year for T-shirts. Register at https://barnbattle8-16-2026.4honline.com in 4-H Online Please be sure to put in your shirt size when registering. Stay after the event and enjoy an Ice Cream Sundae Bar with fellow participants and families! Questions? Please call Amy Hein Wright at 219-808-3980.

                                                  Upcoming Updates

4-H Judging Update

• 4-H judging will be changing this year! Judging will be on July 24th, 25th, and 27th. Project drop-off will take place July 20–23 in the 4-H Building. Drop-off hours are Monday and Wednesday from 9:00 am–12:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30–7:00 pm. When dropping off your project, simply bring your tags and place your project on the designated judging table. Judges are not available during drop-off, please highlight your entry number if you want to speak to them during judging. All projects must be turned in prior to scheduled judging dates, except for foods, garden, and construction/architectural replica projects.
• Mini 4-H Exhibit Drop Off and Judging will be on Monday July 27th. Check in will be from 6:00 pm-7:15 pm.

                                               Upcoming Events

Monday, 6/1 – Trophy Sponsorships/Orders Due, Extension Office

Thursday, 6/4 – Horse & Pony Meeting, Virtual, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Tuesday-Thursday, 6/9-6/11 – 4-H Camp, Camp Tannadoonah, Vandalia, Michigan

Wednesday-Friday, 6/10-6/12 – 4-H Round Up, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Wednesday-Friday, 6/10-6/12 – 4-H Academy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Friday, 6/12 – Jr. Leader Blood Drive, Extension Office, 12:00pm-5:00pm

Monday, 6/15 – Small Animal Show, Lake County Fairgrounds, 4:00pm-6:00pm

Thursday, 6/25 – County Committee Meeting, Extension Office, 6:00pm-7:30pm

                                              PLEASE NOTE!

Make sure you have the dates above are on your calendar! The Extension Office will be closed on the following dates:

June 19^th – Juneteenth

If you have any club or project information that you’d like to share in the weekly email, please let 4-H Secretary Roz Adams rdcoleman@purdue.edu know by the 15th day of each month.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend a program, please contact or Jennifer Haynes or Kasey Wilhoit at least 2 weeks before the event at (219) 755-3240 and jhaynes7@purdue.edu or kwilhoi@purdue.edu.

For special dietary needs please contact Jennifer Haynes or Kasey Wilhoit at least 2 weeks before the event at (219) 755-3240 and jhaynes7@purdue.edu or kwilhoi@purdue.edu.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Jennifer Haynes or Kasey Wilhoit at least 2 weeks before the event at (219) 755-3240 and jhaynes7@purdue.edu or kwilhoi@purdue.edu.

A 4-H volunteer is anyone that wants to be involved in our 4-H program. We have a variety of involvement opportunities available. The time commitment and area of interest vary for each individual. All volunteers must pass a background check and participate in training through Purdue Extension. For more information on becoming a volunteer, contact the Extension Office to speak with Jennifer Haynes at 219-755-3240 or jhaynes7@purdue.edu

Policies & Procedures are available: https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/about/policies-and-procedures/index.html