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GW Co 4-H Achievement Banquet

Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at the Hamilton School Gym - RSVP's due to the Extension Office by 4:30pm on Monday, November 6, 2023

The annual Greenwood County 4-H Achievement Banquet celebrates and recognizes 4-H’ers, parents, leaders, and volunteers.  Meal will be provided.  RSVP's and money due to the Extension Office.

4-H Club Days & Favorite Foods Show

4-H Club Day is an event which gives participants an opportunity to tell others about their 4-H projects and demonstrate their talents and abilities. Presentations such as talks, demonstrations, speeches, skits, music and dance are judged and awarded ribbons. The public is invited to come, watch and learn more about our 4-H and Youth Development Program.

New in 2024, Favorite Foods Show will be held during County Club Day - Saturday, February 10, 2024 - at the Hamilton School

The Favorite Foods Show is an exhibit and contest to encourage 4-H’ers to learn about meal planning, food preparation, and presentation.  This is a creative and fun event for 4-Hers.  A “Favorite Food” is chosen, and is recommended that it is one the 4-H’er likes and likes to prepare. A menu is planned with the food, and the table decor is coordinated.  Foods chosen may be main courses, desserts, snacks, breads, casseroles or any other.

A recipe card and a menu card should be displayed with the proper table setting.  The 4-Her will visit informally with the judge and tell how to prepare and serve the food, why they selected the table service and dishes, and why the centerpiece is appropriate.  The 4-Her should also know some of the nutritional value of the food and be able to discuss that with the judge.

Winners are eligible to compete at the SE Area District Youth Challenge Day in June!

GW Co Fair Beef Weigh-In & Tagging

Greenwood County Fair Beef weigh-in and tagging is Friday, March 15, 2024 from noon - 5pm at Luthi's.  Tags are $4 each.  

Market and commercial females will need to be tagged at spring weigh-in to be able to show at the Greenwood County Fair.  If you have purebred animals that have registration papers they will not be required to be tagged, but you must turn in a copy of the registration papers to the Extension Office by the spring weigh-in date.  All livestock must be castrated or banded by spring weigh-in.

GW Co Fair Small Animal Weigh-In & Tagging

New in 2024!  Greenwood County Fair weigh-in and tagging for swine, sheep, meat goats, and bucket calves is Saturday, April 20, 2024 for 4-H members at the Greenwood County Fairgrounds.  Tags are $4 each.

Approximate weigh-in schedule:

  • 8:00am     Hogs
  • 9:30am     Goats
  • 10:00am   Sheep
  • 10:30am   Bucket Calves

Flint Hills Classic

Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Greenwood County Fairgrounds

The Greenwood County 4-H clubs operate the concessions stand during the Flint Hills Classic Spring Livestock Show.  All proceeds from the concessions stand will benefit the Greenwood County 4-H Foundation and will be used to improve the fairground facilities!

SE Area District Youth Challenge Day

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at the Lyon County Anderson Building in Emporia, KS

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Contests available: Horticulture, Crops, FCS, Favorite Foods (for local winners), and Photography.  These contests are open to 4-H'ers ages 9-10 before January 1st.  Registration cost is $10.  Contact the Extension office if you would like a ride there that day!

SE Area District Livestock Judging Contest

Thursday, June 27, 2024.  Location TBD.

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Greenwood & Willson County Dog Show

Saturday, June 22, 2024 in Fredonia starting at 8am

The dog show will be held at the Wilson County Fairgrounds in Fredonia starting at 8am.  All dogs must have proof of current vaccinations and be on a leash.  For rules and general information, questions should be directed to the Wilson County Extension Office at 620-378-2167.  Registration forms will be emailed out and will be due to the Wilson County Extension Office.