Hello Dunn County 4-H Families!

Happy Fair Season! It was great seeing many of you at the Colfax Fair, and I look forward to seeing many more 4-h families in a few weeks at the Dunn County Fair! I'm also trying to get out to as many project meetings as my schedule allows. I'll be taking pictures and videos for Facebook to help promote the 4-H activities at the fair. If you don't follow us, you can find the page on the button below.

I also want to remind everyone to check out the 4-H Activity Barn, (the old milkhouse) located between the Fanetti Center and Cattle Barn, at the fair. We will have a variety of hands on activities, crafts, and 4-H displays. We will also have historical fair and 4-H displays provided by the Dunn County Historical Society.

In addition to the fair, we have many other ways to get involved in 4-H. In this newsletter, you will find information on:

Have a great July!

Zachary Rozmiarek

Dunn County 4-H Educator

715-308-8616

There is still time to join in the fun!

The Juniors (8-12 years old) will be playing on Sunday nights at 6:30pm and Seniors (13 years old and up) will be playing on Tuesday nights at 7:30pm.  No registration is necessary, just show up and play!

This is a great way for youth to get involved and make friends from around the county. Please consider checking it out!

Visit our softball page for the 2026 schedule, consent forms and more!

Fair entry for the Dunn County Fair is open and will close on July 7.  Fair entry happens on the FairEntry website linked to the NEW Dunn County Fair website (https://dunncountywi.gov/fair). It is separate from selecting your projects in www.4honline.com.

I will be offering a Fair Entry help sessions on Wednesday, July 1, 6-8pm

It will begin with a short presentation on how to enter your projects, and then I will be available to to answer questions. You are welcome to come at 6pm for the presentation, or drop in anytime between 6-8pm to get your questions answered.

I've included a Fair Entry tip sheet.  Please read it before you make your entries.

Fair set up and barn decorating will take place on Thursday, July 16th at 6pm at the Dunn County Fairgrounds.

Swine participants are asked to be at the fairgrounds at 3pm to help replace the boards in the swine barn. 

We will also need help setting up for the youth exhibits.  If you are taking any non-animal projects, please consider helping out.

The fair board has announced the fair schedule and the fair office hours. Follow the links below for a larger version of each schedule.

Notable changes:

NOTE: These do not reflect all of the changes. Please read the schedules carefully and reach out to the fair board if you have any questions.

Animal drop off for the Dunn County Fair is Wednesday morning, July 22 before 11 am. Please refer to the Dunn County Junior Fair Book for more deadlines and requirements.

A fair superintendent and judge's helpers meeting will be held in room 54 of the Dunn County Government Center on Thursday, July 9 at 6pm. Topics will include:

All fair superintendents and judge's helpers are encouraged to attend.

The Dunn County Fair will once again be sponsoring the Fair Booth contest and Fair Sign Contest.  Information on both can be found in the Junior fairbook under department 32.

Fair sign judging will be based on location, creativity, and use of theme.

The fair will also be sponsoring a Club Planter Contest! Each club that participates will get a $20 donation! You can find out more by following the link below.

These are all great ways to promote your club and the fair.  Please consider participating! 

Join us for the third annual Cloverbud Stuffed Animal Show at the Dunn County Fair! 

Cloverbuds will gain experience showing animals while showcasing their favorite stuffed animal.

This year the show will take place on Saturday, July 25th at 11am in the Show Ring outside of the swine barn.  There will be a practice day on Saturday, July 11th at 10am in the County Government Building.  Attending the practice isn't required to show, but highly suggested.

This event is designed for Cloverbuds, but all are welcome to participate, including 4-year-old siblings and non 4-H friends.

This is a Fun Show ran through 4-H, so it will not count as one of your three Cloverbud projects. Please fill out the form if you are interested in participating.

 Youth will learn how to make paper and stamps. While you make your paper, they can also add color, botanicals and seeds.  Imagine planting a corner of your paper to see what grows! Also, during this project day, we will make decorative stamps to take home to decorate their recycled paper.  Plant it, decorate it, give it as a gift, or enter it in the fair.  It is all up to you!

This event is open to ALL 4-H members, but are geared toward youth in grades k-5.

More information and registration can be found on the links below.

Need help choosing which photos to take to the fair? Do you want to make sure you're following all of the rules in the fair book? Then this event is for you!

We will be hosting a Picture Mounting Party on Wednesday, July 8 (note date change) from 6-7pm in the Dunn County Government Building. We will have the tag board and all of the supplies you'll need to mount your pictures. Just bring the photos!

Please fill out the form so we can get the tag board ready for you!

Calling all race fans!!!

Join us for the  4-H Night at the Races on Friday, August 14th!  The Speedway is giving FREE admission to ALL Dunn County 4-H members!  We will have a pre-party with food, lawn games, and activities for the kids.  We will also our own section and go to the infield to say the 4-H pledge.
The pre-party will start at 5pm. If you are interested in attending, please let us know by filling out the form below.

Are you running out of things for your cloverbuds to do this Summer? 4-H has got you covered!

Check out the Cloverbud Activity Packet with projects to do at home or with your club. Need more ideas? Reach out to the extension office for more project resources.

If you are looking for a fun way to meet new 4-H'ers, consider participating in a 4-H Softball Game!

4-H softball is played in a fun, low-stress environment. Players of all abilities are encouraged to attend. Each week new teams are picked, so you get to opportunity to meet new people each time! 

Check out the schedule below, and come join us for a game.

Have you gotten your FREE Dunn County 4-H tee shirt yet? The Extension Office has many shirts in a variety of sizes left over from last year's tee shirt order. Reach out to Zac or your club leader to get yours!

Being new is scary.  Please don't hesitate to reach out to Zac or your club leader if you have any questions.  We're here to help.

County-wide project meetings are open to any 4-H member who meets the age criteria.  If you are unsure about adding a project area, these meetings are an excellent way to explore and learn more.  Reach out to the extension office or project leaders for more information.

 Projects can be added any time before May 1st in 4honline.com. 

County Government Building, 3001 Us Hwy 12 E, Menomonie, WI 54751

Please park on the West Side of the building and use the Health Department Doors for all programs at the Government Center.

4-H On the Air is a fun and unique opportunity for the youth, and a great way to promote your club and Dunn County 4-H. Interviews can be done at the station or by phone. 

If you are listed here, please take a moment to connect with WAXX: farm@midwestfamilyec.com or call Jill at 715-852-2659.

The Dunn County Leaders Council is excited to help fund your 4-H trip!  The Leaders Council is committed to funding 25% of all state and national trips and experiences. The Leaders Council may fund at greater amounts depending on the number of participants and budgetary allowances.

The Leaders Council supports youth in excelling in 4-H activities by helping to remove financial barriers.  If your youth needs financial assistance for a 4-H project or activity, email zachary.rozmiarek@wisc.edu.  All requests are voted on by the Leaders Council and are kept anonymous.

The Leaders Council will meet on Wednesday, August 28 at 6:30pm in the Lower Level of the County Government Building.

The Leaders Council isn't just for club leaders.  ALL Dunn County 4-H parents and volunteers are invited to attend.  If you are looking for a way to support the Dunn County 4-H Program, the Leaders Council is for you.

Parents and volunteers are welcome to join online or in person.

The Leaders Council is looking for volunteers who would like to serve on a committee.  If you are passionate about helping youth, and would like to help fund raise, organize events, or assist with awards, reach out to Zac for more information.

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