4-H Week Display/Poster Contest

Celebrate National 4-H Week Showcase Barron County 4-H! Share 4-H in your local community during National 4-H Week in one of 3 ways! The Barron County 4-H Association awards prizes yearly for top designs. Criteria: Promote 4-H in Barron County. By promoting 4-H, these promotions may help recruit members or raise awareness within a community […]

Taste of 4-H Virtual Series Registration Open

Register Online by October 9: https://go.wisc.edu/54bcvb These sessions are offered via ZOOM (virtual) Supplies are provided and can be picked up at your local extension office after registration closes (wait for an email with information). For sessions needing supplies, supplies will be available for the first 25 participants, but those that register beyond the first […]

Maker Monday – October 12

Monday, October 12 Wood Scrap Pumpkins Create a charming fall decoration by turning simple wood scraps into rustic pumpkins. Participants will paint, decorate, and personalize their pumpkins to take home and display for the season. Marshmallow Catapults & Targets Design and build a simple catapult using craft sticks and rubber bands, then put it to […]

4-H Project Discovery Open House

Save the date! Saturday, November 14 9AM-Noon UW EC Barron County Campus (1800 College Drive, Rice Lake Come and Go Event – watch for registration, supplies may be limited and are first come first come. We are looking for volunteers who want to share their knowledge–all project areas welcome, contact Sara at 715-788-6219 or sara.waldron@wisc.edu […]

4-H Horse Banquet

You’re Invited: 4-H Horse Banquet Sunday, October 18 (Noon) — Bring a dish to pass UW EC Barron County Campus Commons (1800 College Drive, Rice Lake WI 54868) Awards Banquet and Bronco Bucks Fall Election of youth officers and adult advisors New Members and Families Welcome – *drawing for new members.

SURVEY: 4-H Talent Expo

Interested in speaking, singing, playing an instrument, dance, and other performance activities? Help us plan ahead for the 2027 Talent Expo by completing this survey! Talent Expo is a pre-fair (you can get fair premium) event open to all 4-H youth. Click here to access survey! More information, visit: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/4h/4harts/

Maker Mondays – 2nd Monday

Join us for Maker Mondays on the 2nd Monday of every month! Who: Anyone and everyone! We ask that youth under 12 bring an adult or older sibling. When: September 14 October 12 November 9 December 14 January 11 February 8 March 8 April 12 May 10 Visit: https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/4h/maker to see this months featured project […]

NEW Event Funding Information

Event Funding 2026-2027 Update Event funding is available through the 4-H Leaders Association. It is requested that youth, groups, and volunteers request funding in advance to allow the Leaders Council to plan ahead to best meet all funding needs. Funding is available to all youth that achieved in the previous year (if applicable) and volunteers/groups […]

Current Out of County Events and Deadlines

Interested in opportunities outside of Barron County, but can’t keep registrations and deadlines straight? We will try out best to keep this post updated. The Barron County 4-H Leaders Association has funds to help support youth attending these experiences. Learn more about that under Event Funding on the 4-H Information Hub. You can also find […]

Record/Showcase – 2026

It’s time to share your work! We have a new website set up for you to explain how to showcase your work for achievement in 2026. Achievement Awards are given in the fall of each year for youth submitting a showcase of their work. These also open access to funding, fulfill certain project requirements (livestock) […]