Hello Door County 4-H Families and Volunteers! 

I hope Summer is going well for all of you!  I know that mine seems to be flying by!  This newsletter has a lot of Fair related information, as well as information on upcoming events and activities for Door County 4-H.  The Door County Fair is quickly approaching and the deadlines are soon - please be sure to read through this newsletter so that you do not miss anything important!

If you are new to Door County 4-H - welcome, we are so happy you are here!  This email newsletter is one of the main ways that I share information with Door County 4-H families, but you will also receive emails from 4HOnline occasionally with information.  If you have questions about 4-H, please be sure to reach out!  

Thanks,   

Candis Dart

Door County 4-H Program Educator

candis.dart@wisc.edu

(920)746-2265

Door County 4-H Website

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A quick note on upcoming changes to the Extension Office hours.  Beginning May 26th, the new hours for the Door County Extension Office will be Tuesday - Thursday from 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.  

In addition to the change in hours, there may be times that the office is closed due to staff schedules.  I encourage you to call the Extension Office at (920)746-2260 or email me at candis.dart@wisc.edu before stopping by to ensure that someone is available.

We have had some interest in starting a Lego project here in Door County.  While we are still in the very beginning planning stages of what that might look like, I am reaching out to ask for donations.  If you are doing some cleaning this summer and would like to donate Legos to Door County 4-H, that would be greatly appreciated!  Please reach out to Candis at candis.dart@wisc.edu or (920)746-2260.  We are especially interested in the classic Lego pieces, but would be open to Lego Duplo as well.  

Attention Door County Fair Poultry Exhibitors!  All Poultry are required to be Pullorum tested or have the appropriate health paperwork - this includes Egg Displays (Turkeys - do not need Pullorum testing, but see the Animal Health rules on page 12 of the Junior Fair Premium Book and reach out to the Superintendent with any questions).  Pullorum testing will be done on Thursday, July 23rd from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. at the Poultry/Rabbit Building at the Fairgrounds.  If you cannot attend, you are responsible for coordinating with the Poultry Superintendent, Joe Dart, to have your birds tested.  If you have questions about this, please be sure to reach out to Joe at (219)869-3518.  

An Exciting Announcement from the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association!!!

New this year - the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association presents the Door County 4-H Calendar Fundraiser!  This calendar will feature photos taken by our very own Door County 4-H members.  This year, the photos will be photos taken at the 2026 Door County Fair.       

We are still working on some of the details but watch for more information on rules and how to submit photos to come soon!  Thank you to all of the businesses who have stepped up to sponsor this calendar.  We greatly appreciate your support!

We are quickly approaching the 2026 Door County Fair Dog Show!  Because of this, the Door County 4-H Dog Project Leaders will now be holding training sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesday evenings.  Check your email or the Door County 4-H Dog Project Facebook page for more details.

The 2026 Door County Fair will be Wednesday, August 12th - Sunday, August 16th.

Check out the Wisconsin 4-H website for a full list of Wisconsin 4-H Statewide Experiences and Events

You can find more information about each of the specific experiences below by clicking on the picture for the experience.

As you look through and consider these experiences, please know that there are funds that may be available through the Door County 4-H Adult Leaders Association to help support these opportunities.  Talk to your Club Leader or Candis for more information!

State 4-H Horse Gymkhana Show and Expo Show Registration:

Registration is open for the WI 4-H Gymkhana Show and WI 4-H Expo Horse Show

-39th WI 4-H Gymkhana Horse Show - September 12, 2026, WI State Fair Park, West Allis, WI

-61st WI State 4-H Horse Expo - September 18-20, 2026, WI State Fair Park, West Allis, WI

Both shows sponsored by the WI 4-H Horse Association

Entries: Online entries are open July 8th - August 7th

Please look at the information for both of the shows:  Please see Chapter 5 in the WI 4-H Horse Association Handbook

Direct Gymkhana Show Links:

Rules and Class List

Online Entry Information

Direct Horse Expo Links:

Rules and Class List

Online Entry Information  

If you have questions about registrations and payments, please connect with Laura Hrabik at wi4hhorse.execsec@gmail.com

If you have questions about the shows:

Gymkhana Show Chair: Deena Vinger (608) 574-5453 or members of the WI 4-H Horse Association Executive Board

Expo Show Chairs: Katie Stumph (715) 520-3013 or Jenny Arnes (715) 939-2078 or members of the WI 4-H Horse Association Executive Board

Reminder that Arts Camp 2026 registration opens July 15!

You won’t want to miss this opportunity for youth in grades 6-8 to explore many types of art including:

-Drawing

-Painting

-Theater

-Dance

-Culinary

-Nature arts

-Music

4-Hers can join us October 3-4 at Upham Woods in Wisconsin Dells to grow their creative skills, connect with new friends and explore sparks. You can register from July 15-August 15.

Learn more: Arts Camp – Wisconsin 4-H