Banners and Woodworking

Just a reminder that all 4-H club banners and large woodworking projects (projects exceeding 36” in length, width, or depth) will need to be brought into Pottorf Hall on Monday, July 22 from 5:30-7:00pm. Please make these arrangements as soon as possible. Members delivering large items may sign up for a judging time Monday evening. 

Cloverbud Fair Entries

Cloverbuds are invited to bring 5 items to display at the Riley County Fair. Cloverbuds wishing to bring their pet, should do so on Tuesday, July 23 (see pg.7). Foods items should be brought to Pottorf Hall on Wednesday, July 24 (see pg. 6). All other Cloverbuds entries should be brought to Pottorf Hall on […]

Fair Check-in Table

Pottorf Hall exhibits will be checked in at an information table located outside the northwest entrance. Please stop here first with all of your entries on Thursday, July 25. You can save yourself time by having entry cards completed, including your five digit exhibitor number (which changes every year), attached, and be ready to go. […]

Don’t Judge Me

If you or someone you know judges here in Riley County or across the state, this article might be worth reading. Fair judging is such a big piece of creating a positive experience for our young people during county fair time.  www.kansas4-h.org/events-activities/fairs/docs/Creating%20a%20Positive%20Judging%20Experience%202016.pdf 

Vet Med ROCKS

Vet Med ROCKS Summer Camp, set for August 2-6, is a series of day camps providing youth, ages fourth grade to pre-vet students, a hands-on and behind the scenes look at the K-State College of Veterinary Medicine.  Vet Med ROCKS camp will consist of a full day of activities at Kansas State University College of […]

Kansas 4-H Leadership Weekend – KYLF and KVF

The Kansas Youth Leadership Forum (KYLF) and the Kansas Volunteer Forum will soon be on the 4-H CVent Registration System and ready for you and your 4-H members and volunteers to register in August. The Forums will be held November 23-24, 2019 at Rock Springs 4-H Center. KYLF is for youth ages 14-18 before January […]

2019 National Youth Science Day Announced

This October, 4‑H will launch the 2019 National Youth Science Day (NYSD) challenge, Game Changers. Designed by Google and West Virginia Extension service, Game Changers teaches kids ages 8-14 how to use computer science (CS) to create games, solve problems and engage with topics they’re passionate about.  Game Changers uses physical activity and puzzles to […]

Fair Pre-Entry

Summer is upon us and the Riley County Fair will be here before you know it. All pre-entries will be collected electronically. The on-line pre-entry can be accessed at our Riley County Extension website at www.riley.ksu.edu on the upper right-hand side of the landing page under “Fair Pre-Entry’.  Complete one pre-entry for each 4-H member […]