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Housed in the Youth Expo Building, the Education Station features many great, and new, activities for kids, families and adults of all ages. Introduced in 2022 the Education Station offers hands-on educational activities and demonstrations throughout fair week (July 15-July 19). Once again, the “Sew at the Fair” service project will also be housed in […]
Thinking about showing at the Barron County Fair? See below for some helpful information for 4-H families, including how to register, important deadlines, entry fees, fair tags, judging, and who to contact with questions.
4-H Key Award Information Key Award – Barron County 4-H Key Award (must be in 11th, 12th, or one year post high school during the 2025-2026 4-H year). Application can be found here: https://go.wisc.edu/6547zaor on the Barron County 4-H Website. The Wisconsin 4-H Key Award is the highest recognition a 4-H member can receive, honoring youth […]
July 15–19, 2026 Barn quilts were originally created as a way to encourage economic development by promoting agricultural tourism and local businesses while drawing travelers into rural communities. While traditional quilts are made from many repeating squares, a barn quilt is always a single square design. During her time as Barron County Fairest of the […]
Here are the key dates for the 2026 Horse Project year. Please mark your calendars and watch for additional updates from the county and state offices. Questions?Contact Sheila Kisling at crosshairstables@gmail.com or 715-651-1213.
The Barron County 4-H Leaders Association is launching something new this year—a sticker campaign! We invite you to show your support for a great organization by making a donation, we will then send you a window cling for you to hang to show that you are a supporter of Barron County 4-H. It’s a simple […]
The Barron County 4-H Office has a Project Curriculum Library filled with books and resources to help you learn new skills and find ideas for your next project. Visit the Office to see what is available! 📍 1800 College Dr, Rice Lake, WI 54868📞 715-788-6219📧 4h@co.barron.wi.us
Do you have a skill you would love to share with young people? We are looking for volunteers to lead fun, hands-on sessions at our Open House/Sparks Day, Project Discovery Days, and throughout the year. Your time and talent can spark curiosity and confidence in kids across Barron County. Upcoming Opportunities Open House/Sparks DaySaturday, November […]
It’s time to mark your calendars! Below are the dates for 2026 Shooting Sports practices and fair shoots. Archery – Rice Lake (4:00 – 8:00 PM) Trap – Almena (5:30 – 7:00 PM) Air .22 and Pistol – Almena (5:30 – 7:00 PM) Air/.22 Rifle – Brill (4:00 – 8:00 PM) We’re excited for another […]
Having a hard time selecting projects this year? Same Projects – New Names https://barron.extension.wisc.edu/files/2025/09/Barron-County-Condensed-Projects.pdf Dear 4-H Families You know what time of year it is — time to pick projects for the 2025-26 4-H membership year starting Oct. 1! This year, we’re excited to share four brand-new resources to make it easier for 4-H youth […]
