What's happening in Chippewa County 4-H?

For a detailed list of upcoming county events, visit our Chippewa County 4-H Youth Development website at go.wisc.edu/chippewa4hevents. There, you can find all the details on upcoming events, important deadline reminders, and much more.

Cloverbud Club!

Save the Date! Cloverbud Meeting March 9, 5:30pm to 7pm, Chippewa Courthouse, Room TBD 

Swine 101

Learn the ins and outs of raising a show pig with Mariyah Creaser, Owen King, and Jack Edwards on February 23 at 7:00 p.m. at the Chippewa Falls Middle School Cafeteria (enter Door 1). A question-and-answer session will be part of the program, so be sure to submit your questions in the event RSVP!

RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/aFLh4tTTnovshfHz5

Contact: Aubree at: aubreejo17@gmail.com

Clover College 

Clover College is back on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:am-3:00pm at Chippewa Falls Middle School!

This year, we’re excited to expand opportunities for all youth in grades K–13—and we’ll have sessions for adults too!

Register and learn more at, go.wisc.edu/chip4hclovercollege by March 7.

4-H Muzzleloader Workshop

4-H Youth and Parents will have the chance to learn about traditional and modern muzzle loading rifle and pistol shooting. The workshop will occur on April 18th at 9 am at the Bloomer Rod & Gun Club, 17821 60th St, Bloomer, WI 54724. Shooter must be at least the age of 12. Workshop fee is $25. Equipment will be provided. Find out more on our website, Shooting Sports – Extension Chippewa County!

Performing Arts Festival

Registration for the Tri-County Performing Arts Festival is now open! The festival will take place on March 7, 2026, at Elk Mound High School. We welcome entries in drama, music, and movement. For more details and to register, visit the Performing Arts Festival Dashboard at go.wisc.edu/a6performarts or scan the QR Code

To view upcoming State Opportunities and Experiences, visit the Wisconsin State 4-H Website at: 4h.extension.wisc.edu

2026 Summer Academy: The Quest 

Summer Academy is the Positive Youth Development Institute’s signature career, leadership, and college readiness conference at UW–Madison, offering youth in grades 8–11 an immersive college experience with hands-on learning, campus exploration, and residence hall living. This year’s theme, The Quest, invites participants to explore their future through Exploratory, Core, or Advanced tracks—ranging from agriculture and science to the arts and artificial intelligence—while building life skills like teamwork, communication, and independence. Registration includes lodging, meals, programming, and transportation during the event, with optional statewide bussing available; learn more at go.wisc.edu/4HSummerAcademy.

Steam Gaze

Wisconsin 4-H proudly presents STEAM GAZE, a dynamic, full-day experience designed for curious and creative youth in grades 3–5. This spring, dive into a world of discovery where art meets science through hands-on workshops led by passionate educators and mentors. Open to 4-H ers and non 4-Hers. $10.00 per youth participant.

Youth must attend with an adult (parent, club leader, teacher, Extension staff, etc.). Adult attendance is free.

Event Details:

Wausau: April 25, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Marathon County Extension Office, Wausau, WI

Milwaukee: May 16, 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
TBD

Registration will open through 4-H Online at the end of February.

State 4-H Dog Events

Dog Quiz Bowl
Competition where all questions deal with dog topics. Competition in the 4-H Dog Bowl encourages a 4-H member to develop a more complete knowledge of dogs and related subjects. WI 4-H Dog Bowl Information Packet

Link to State 4-H Obedience, Rally, and Showmanship Show 
September 26 & 27, 2026, Langlade County Fairgrounds, Antigo

In addition to the dog competitions, for 2026 there will also be educational contests like speaking and poster contests held during this show.

Link to State 4-H Agility Show
October 10, 2026, Overdale Canine Sports, Spring Valley

Livestock Events

Mark your calendars to join us for these upcoming State 4-H Livestock Events. Watch for future posts with more information about registration and contest details. Wisconsin Youth Livestock Program Statewide Events and Opportunities – Wisconsin 4-H

Horse Education Days

Join us May 2–3, 2026, at the STEM Innovation Center on the UW–Green Bay Campus (2019 Technology Way, Green Bay, WI) for a weekend of exciting horse-related contests, including Hippology, Horse Bowl, Speaking and Demonstration, Arts, Creative Communication, Photography, Team Problems, and Model Horse. Registration details will be shared soon and completed through 4-H Online. For questions, contact Sharon, WI Horse Association Education Chairperson, at 920-757-5167.

Horse Events

4-H Horse Project Members, mark your calendars for these upcoming events brought to you by the WI 4-H Horse Association. For more information head on over to the Wisconsin 4-H Horse Project Website

Stay connected! Follow our partners on their website or Facebook page for the latest events and announcements.

Jordan Blue

Chippewa County 4-H Program Educator

711 North Bridge Street #13, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Direct Line: 715-726-7956  | Work Cell: 608-893-3183 
Email: jordan.blue@wisc.edu

The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming in compliance with state and federal law.