Jackson County 4-H Events and Information

Reminder to all 4-Hers: The re-enrollment process begins October 1. The re-enrollment process must be completed in the month of October. Don't forget! If you are not going to re-enroll in 4-H please let your local extension office know.
How to Join 4-H
- How to Join 4-H - Club Contact Information
- Open enrollment October 1 - please click on link below
http://meadowlark.k-state.edu/4-h
2025-2026 4-H Ambassadors
| Cyrus Harding, Mayetta Mustangs | Brooke Slipke, North Jackson Jets |
| Christan Kucan, Lucky Stars | Jill Walder, Straight Arrows |
| April Slipke, North Jackson Jets | Gracie White, North Jackson Jets |
4-H Council 
4-H Council meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday. The next 4-H Council Meeting is at 7:00 PM on February 12, 2026 at the Northest Kansas Heritage Building.
Watch for e-mails for future meetings.
2025-2026 4-H Officers
President: Brooke Slipke, North Jackson Jets
Vice President: Wyatt Shields, Pleasant Valley Rustlers
Secretary: Tinsley Bradley, Lucky Stars
Treasurer: Dalton Peters, Straight Arrows
Reporter: Dani Peters, Straight Arrows
Scholarships
2025 Fair Association Directors
President: Aaron Allen Secretary: Deb Dillner
Vice Pres.: Melvin Bailey Treasurer/Facilities Mgr: Mickie Schultz
Directors:
Barb Albright, Cody Askren, Kristel Bontrager, Carmen Cattrell, Ben Ehrhart, Jordan Foster, Luke Kennedy, Matt McCauley, Jerry Nelson and Tim Parks.
Upcoming 2026 Fairs
2026 Jackson County Fair: July 13-17
Carnival: July 14-July 18
Fair Resources:FairEntry.com Resources
2025 Trophy Sponsors (Names and addresses for thank-you cards)
Open Class Information - Residents of Jackson County ONLY
Exhibit Check-In:
Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 PM
Monday, July 14, 2025 from 8:00-11:00 AM
Exhibit Check-Out:
Thursday, July 17 from 6:00-7:00 PM
(Check-out is scheduled for this time to allow the community time to view exhibits prior to the livestock sale.)
Exhibit Check-In:
Sunday, July 13, 2025 from 6:00-7:00 PM
Monday, July 14, 2025 from 8:00-11:00 AM
Exhibit Check-Out:
Thursday, July 17 from 6:00-7:00 PM
(Check-out is scheduled for this time to allow the community time to view exhibits prior to the livestock sale.)
2026 Kansas State Fair: September 11-20
Hutchinson, KS
Previous Activities
Club Days
2025 County Club Day Schedule
2025 County Club Day Results
2025 Regional Club Day Results
4-H Contacts

Vacant Position
District Agent - 4-H Youth & Development
Oskaloosa Office
Phone: 785-863-2212
Cara Robinson
District 4-H Program Manager
Holton Office
Phone: 785-364-4125
carar@ksu.edu

Debra Henry
District 4-H Program Manager
Seneca Office
Phone: 785-336-2184
dahenry@ksu.edu

Amanda Manville
4-H Program Assistant
Oskaloosa Office
Phone: 785-863-2212
ammanville@ksu.edu