FairEntry is now open for you to enter your exhibits for the fair.
Fair Entry will close on August 1, 2026.
Please contact Jackie McCarville if you have any questions or issues.
Jackie McCarville
Phone: (608)604-0321
Email:
jhasburgh@yahoo.com
NEW THIS YEAR
Parents will be able to purchase Adult Season Passes and Ride Wristbands through the FairEntry system! The passes are listed at the very top of the exhibit list under admission and carnival passes when choosing your exhibits.
Passes and wristbands purchased through Fairentry will be available to pick up during Exhibit Tag Pick up times and other open office hours. These times will be sent out as the dates get closer.
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Join us Saturday, October 24 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Iowa County Fairgrounds in Mineral Point for the annual 4-H Art & Craft Show! Shop a wide variety of unique, handmade items from talented local crafters—all under one roof. The Iowa County 4-H Equine Club will also be offering a food stand during the event. Don’t miss this great opportunity to find one-of-a-kind gifts and support 4-H!
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Great news—updated 4-H record book pages are now available and editable in Canva! Members can easily customize their Yearly Record Book, including cover pages, project lists, goal setting, stories, and project area pages such as expressive arts, leadership, family & health, agriculture, STEM, and more. Take advantage of these user-friendly templates to make record keeping easier and more engaging!
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Celebrate Summerween, a fun and playful trend that blends the spooky spirit of Halloween with the bright, relaxed vibes of summer! Participants will paint and decorate their own small ceramic white pumpkin, using a variety of paints to bring their unique Summerween ideas to life. No experience is needed, just bring your creativity and enjoy a laid-back, festive crafting experience. Finished pumpkins make great decorations for your home, porch, or as a fun twist on seasonal décor.
Wednesday, July 22nd 3-5pm
HHS Building, Dodgeville, WI
Cost: $0 for any 4-H Member, $5 for any non-4-H member or adult
Register by: Wednesday, July 15th. Space is limited to 15 spots.
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Greetings from the Great Outdoors!
The Cloverbuds are heading Into the Woods on Thursday, July 16th 9am-1pm, for a tree-mendous day of adventure! Lace up your hiking boots and grab your explorer hat — it’s time for a forest-filled journey packed with nature crafts, hands-on STEM fun, woodland stories, lively songs, and delicious trail treats. Make your plans now to join us for a day that’s sure to leaf you smiling and full of wonder!
Register by: Monday, July, 6!!! Limit of 20 participants!
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Iowa County 4-H is offering Annual Authorization Sessions to support club leaders with completing required financial paperwork. Join one of the sessions to receive guidance, ask questions, and ensure everything is submitted on time.
Sessions will be held on July 27 or August 10 from 4:00–6:00 PM at the Health and Human Services Building in Dodgeville. All materials are due August 17 at the Extension Office.
Please RSVP using the online form to reserve your spot and get the support you need!
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Iowa County 4-H Attends Summer Camp
WISCONSIN DELLS, Wis. – Iowa County 4-H members recently joined youth from Portage and Waupaca counties for an unforgettable summer camp experience at Upham Woods Outdoor Learning Center in Wisconsin Dells. From June 15–17, 2026, a total of 67 campers, 9 teen counselors, and 13 adult volunteers and staff spent three days and two nights exploring the outdoors, building friendships, and developing leadership skills through a variety of hands-on activities.
Upon arriving at camp, youth worked together to create their own camp flags and establish codes of conduct, helping to build a positive and inclusive camp community from the very beginning. Campers also had the opportunity to meet animal ambassadors from the Nature Center and learn about Wisconsin wildlife.
Throughout the camp experience, youth participated in a variety of outdoor adventures. Many hiked to the popular Peanut Butter Mountain and completed team-building challenge courses that emphasized communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills. Others explored the natural beauty and history of Black Hawk Island during guided hikes.
Campers enjoyed a variety of free-choice activities, including canoeing, archery, swimming, and crafts, allowing them to explore new interests while building confidence and independence.
Evenings were filled with campfire programs where campers and counselors gathered to share songs, skits, and laughter. One of the most anticipated traditions was the “Best Dressed Counselor” competition, which quickly became a favorite among the youth.
Throughout the three-day experience, campers earned “Clover Coins” by demonstrating positive behavior, helping others, showing leadership, and contributing to the camp community. On the final day, campers used their earned coins at a camp carnival, where they played games and won prizes, providing a fun and rewarding conclusion to the camp experience.
“Camp provides youth with opportunities to try new things, make new friends, and develop life skills that will serve them well into the future,” said Iowa County 4-H Youth Development Educator Dan Brandt. “Watching young people grow in confidence and leadership throughout the camp experience is one of the most rewarding parts of 4-H.”
The Iowa County 4-H program would like to extend a sincere thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Dodgeville for helping support local youth by assisting with transportation costs to and from camp. Their generosity helped make the camp experience more accessible for Iowa County families.
A special thank you also goes to Upland Winds for their financial support of the camp program. Their contribution helped keep the trip affordable and ensured that more youth could participate in this valuable educational and recreational opportunity.
The Iowa County 4-H program is grateful for the continued support of community organizations that invest in local youth and help create memorable experiences that foster leadership, citizenship, and personal growth.
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Red Barn 4-H Club Helps Landscape the Monfort Community Building
The Red Barn 4-H group joined together in a community service event to help out the Village of Montfort update the landscaping around their Community Building. Members gathered donations from local businesses. Leaders then bought all necessities, members then installed landscaping with help from leaders. This is important because it truly shows the community outreach and service aspect of 4-H.
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Blue Ribbon 4-H'er Attends Summer Academy in Madison, WI
Summer Academy is a one-week camp at the UW Madison campus, exploring careers you might want to do in the future. Makenna Gilbertson of the Blue Ribbon 4-H Club chose to be on the State 4-H Drama Company, full of talented teens her age! Makenna said, "I would love to see more Iowa County people at Summer Academy as a leader or delegate!!"
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Iowa County 4-H Dairy Judging Team Places at Area Animal Science Days in Grant County
Congratulations to our teams that competed at Area Animal Science Days!
Senior team (Haylee Yager,Emily Heisner, Rachel Heisner)
2nd team in reasons
3rd team overall
Rachel, in her first year as a senior, was 5th overall and 9th in reasons
Emily was 10th overall and 8th in reasons
Haylee was 5th in reasons
Junior team (Brenlyn James, Makenna Gough, Elise Gilbertson and Naydeen Gilbertson)
5th overall
4th TAQs
Brenlyn was 8th as an individual
Makenna was 16th as an individual
Both competing in their first ever judging contest!
Madelyn Steffes did a great job in showmanship today handling some difficult animals and received one of the showmanship awards!
Thanks to all of the farms we practiced at this spring and summer, parents who brought members to practice and all those that supported the team!
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| 4-H Sign Workshop a Huge Hit
Hadleigh Thomas of Five Point 4-H club recently attended the America Sign Project. She chose all the colors and how to arrange her stars at the workshop. Hadleigh stated, "It's so much fun to make your own sign and decorate it how you want to."
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Your feedback is very important in helping our club grow and improve. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete our Club and Family Survey and share your thoughts and experiences.
Please know that all responses are completely anonymous—no email addresses or identifying information will be connected to your answers.
Thank you for helping our 4-H program continue to grow and work better for everyone in Iowa County. We truly appreciate your time and input!
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Growing You, Growing Youth is a professional development series created for 4‑H volunteers, designed to strengthen skills, confidence, and impact. Each sheet highlights a practical topic—such as learning objectives, volunteer roles, youth engagement, policies, and experiential learning—while connecting volunteer growth to positive youth development. These bite‑sized resources support volunteers as they grow in their roles and, in turn, help youth build life skills through meaningful 4‑H experiences.
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Reminder that we are looking for Arts Camp Youth Counselors for Arts Camp 2026!
Counselors must be in grades 9-13, love the arts and are interested in developing their leadership skills in a camp setting.
Arts Camp Youth Counselors are required to attend planning weekend from August 21-23 and Arts Camp from October 2-4, both at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells.
Youth Leadership Team fees are $150.
If interested, please complete the following form by July 1
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Youth 13 and older can share your 4-H experiences in the 2026 Beyond Ready Survey! This survey:
- Helps county educators learn how to serve youth better
- Helps tell our 4-H story to our funding partners so we can bring more 4-H programming to more Wisconsin youth
Your feedback matters! Take the survey at the following link by July 5
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Registrations for the State 4-H Dog Obedience and Showmanship show along with Dog Educational Events are due July 10th. More information about the shows, educational events, and registrations can be found at:
Please make sure to read through both of the booklets. The entry forms are near the end of each one. As a reminder, all WI 4-H policies, dog policies, and vaccination requirements are followed at this show
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| Mark your calendars! Arts Camp will be BACK in 2026 from October 3-4.
Arts Camp is an opportunity for youth in grades 6-8 to explore many types of art including:
Drawing, Painting, Theater, Dance, Culinary, Nature arts, and Music
4-Hers can join us at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells to grow their creative skills, connect with new friends, and explore sparks. Registration will be open from July 15-August 15.
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The Iowa County 4-H Leaders Association is committed to helping make 4-H accessible to all youth. Families may request reimbursement for a portion of the registration fees they pay for an experience in 4-H.
The Leaders Association may reimburse up to 1/3 of the total cost of the experience. Reimbursement amounts are subject to approval and available funds.
A short reflection (3 questions below) is required as part of the reimbursement process to help us share the impact of the program with our supporters.
Reimbursement requests may be submitted for participation in approved educational livestock events, including but not limited to Show Clinic, Area Animal Science Days, Animal Judging, Arts Camp, Art Classes, etc.
If you have any questions, please contact the Extension Office. 608-930-9850.
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| July, 16 |
Cloverbud Day, HHS Building, Dodgeville, WI | | July, 22 |
Summerween Pumpkin Decorating Class |
| July, 27 |
Annual Authorization Session, HHS Building | | August, 1 | Iowa County Fair Entry Closes | | August, 10 |
Annual Authorization Session, HHS Building | | August, 17 | Annual Club Authorization Papers Due | | August, 30 |
Face-to-Face Judging- Iowa County Fair
| | September 2 |
Iowa County Fair | | September 3 |
Iowa County Fair
| | September 4 |
Iowa County Fair | | September 5 | Iowa County Fair | | September 6 |
Iowa County Fair | | September 7 | Iowa County Fair |
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Feedback, questions or accessibility issues: info@extension.wisc.edu | © 2023 The Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities or limitations should be made prior to the date of the program or activity for which it is needed. Please do so as early as possible prior to the program or activity so that proper arrangements can be made. Requests are kept confidential.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.
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