Events

Each year, the Illinois 4-H Program offers a variety of special events at the state and national level -- both fun and educational -- for 4-H members, volunteers, families, and club. The list below is not complete -- check your local Extension office 4-H calendar for other events and updates.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the person listed for more information or the State 4-H Office.

Month Event 2011-2012 Dates
January Valued Volunteer Training Series  
February Illinois 4-H Jr. Leadership Conference February 23-24, 2013
March National 4-H Conference March 24-30, 2012
  The 4-H Great Debate March 23-24, 2012
April 3rd Annual 4-H Robotics Competition  
  4th Annual 4-H Robotics Competition April 14, 2012
  Electricity Skillathon  
  Welding Skillathon  
 

National Volunteer Week
Theme: Celebrating People in Action

April 15-21, 2012
  4-H Legislative Connection April 18-19, 2012
  Premier 20 Leadership Conference April 25-27, 2012
May 4-H Day with the Cardinals May 12, 2012
  4-H Legislative Connection May 15-16, 2012
  Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training May 19, 2012
June State 4-H Judging Contests  
 

Illini Summer Academies

 June 24-27, 2012
July Citizenship Washington Focus (biannual) July 7-15, 2012
 

State Fair Jr. Horse Show

 July 24-29, 2012
August Illinois State Fair August 10-19, 2012
  State 4-H Dog Show August 25, 2012
 

Illinois 4-H State Fair Online

 August 1-11, 2012
October

National 4-H Dairy Conference

 September 30-October 3, 2012
  National 4-H Week October 7-13, 2012
  National Youth Science Day October 5, 2011
  Southern Illinois Leadership Conference October 8-10, 2011
  North Central Regional Volunteer Forum October 11-14, 2012
November

National 4-H Congress

 November 23-27, 2012