Jackson County 4-H Events and Information

Power of Youth

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

Dog Project

Practices are starting 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 12 at the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex.

Immunization Record

2026-2027 4-H Ambassadors

McKinley Bowe, Straight Arrows April Slipke, North Jackson Jets
Tinsley Bradley, Lucky Stars Lilly Stous, Pleasant Valley Rustlers
Dani Peters, Straight Arrows Jill Walder, Straight Arrows
Alexa Rash, Straight Arrows Gracie White, North Jackson Jets

4-H Council Gavel

4-H Council meetings are held every other month on the 2nd Thursday starting at 7:00 PM out at the Northeast Heritage Building.

Watch for e-mails for future meetings.

Council Bylaws

2026-2027 4-H Officers

President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Reporter:

Scholarships

2026 Fair Association Directors

President: Aaron Allen Secretary: Deb Dillner
Vice Pres.: Jordan Foster Treasurer/Facilities Mgr: Mickie Schultz

Directors:
Barb Albright, Cody Askren, Melvin Bailey, Kristel Bontrager, Carmen Cattrell, Ben Ehrhart, Luke Kennedy, Matt McCauley, Tim Parks and Justin Rinkes.

Upcoming 2027 Fair

2027 Jackson County Fair: July 12-15

Carnival: TBA

Fair Resources:

FairEntry.com Resources
2026 Trophy Sponsors (Names and addresses for thank-you cards)
Arts Schedule
Buymanship Consultation Schedule
Buymanship Displays
Clothing & Textiles
Fashion Revue
Photography Consultation Schedule
Tablesettings
Bucket Calf Consultation Schedule

Open Class Information - Residents of Jackson County ONLY

Exhibit Check-In:
Sunday, July 12, 2026 from 6:00-7:00 PM
Monday, July 13, 2026 from 8:00-11:00 AM

Exhibit Check-Out:
Thursday, July 16 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.)

2027 Kansas State Fair: September 10-19

Hutchinson, KS

4-H Contacts


Megan Vrbka

Megan Vrbka
District Agent - 4-H Youth & Development
Holton Office
Phone: 785-364-4125
mvrbka@ksu.edu

Cara Robinson

Cara Robinson
District 4-H Program Manager
Holton Office
Phone: 785-364-4125
carar@ksu.edu