Jefferson County 4-H Events and Information
HOW TO JOIN 4-H
We encourage you to visit several clubs before joining. Talk to the leaders, members, and parents to help make sure it's the right "fit" for you.
How to Join 4-H - Club Contact Information
2026 Club Day Results
2026 4-H Foundation Golf Tournament
Click here for the registration form.
Click here for the event flyer.
2026 Jefferson County Fair
July 27, 2026 - July 30, 2026
Theme: "Party on the Prairie"
| Fair Entry Resources | June/July 2026 Newsletter |
| 2026 Fair Schedule | Livestock Tags & Weights |
| 2026 Jefferson County Fair Book | 4-H Photo Information Strips |
| 2026 Donor Book |
2026 Kansas State Fair
September 11, 2026 - September 20, 2026
4-H Council Meetings
Click here for Council Meeting Minutes
| November 24, 2025 | May 18, 2026 |
| January 26, 2026 | June 22, 2026 |
| March 23, 2026 | Sept. 28, 2026 |
2025 - 2026 4-H Council Officers
- President - Aurora Hoffman, Jolly Juniors 4-H Club
- Vice President - Mae McIntear, Billtown Go-Getters 4-H Club
- Secretary - Danielle Reeves, Valley Victors 4-H Club
- Treasurer - Hadley Houk, Jolly Juniors 4-H Club
- Reporter - Morgan Casto, Fairview 4-H Club
2025 - 2026 4-H Royalty
- King - William McGaughy, Jolly Juniors 4-H Club
- Queen - Danielle Reeves, Valley Victors 4-H Club
- Prince - Jetty Johnson, Billtown Go-Getters 4-H Club
- Princess - Kody Bower, Fairview 4-H Club
2025 - 2026 4-H Ambassadors
- Lizzie Henry, Fairview 4-H Club
- Jayden Herrman, Prosperity 4-H Club
- Aurora Hoffman, Jolly Juniors 4-H Club
- Hadley Houk, Jolly Juniors 4-H Club
- June Klenk, Winchester 4-H Club
- Braxdon Penry, Prosperity 4-H Club
- Zane Penry, Prosperity 4-H Club
- Brayden Winsor, Grantville Circle G 4-H Club
Jason Klenklen Dana Gettel Fair Board meetings are the second Thursday of each month starting in February 2026 at 6:30 PM at the Extension Office (subject to change - please confirm date and location before traveling). 2025-26 Meeting dates are: November 6, December 4, January 8, February 12 at the fairgrounds in Valley Falls, March 12, April 9, May 14, June 9 at the fairgrounds in Valley Falls starting at 7 p.m., July 9, August 13, September 10 and October 8 Fair Building Rental Agreements The Fair Board has implemented a new "3 business day hold" policy when renting out the building. This means that an inquiring renter has 3 business days to get the paperwork and check turned in to the Extension office from the time they verbally indicate they want to reserve it. If the 3 days pass and no paperwork and check have been submitted, the building is open to the next inquiry. Vendor Application Jefferson County Fair
President: Jason Roenne
Secretary:
Vice President: Randy Reeves
Treasurer: Paul Haverkamp
Tom Welsh
Brad Vaughn
Ben Winsor
Building Coordinator Committee: Tom Welsh
If you need to contact a Fair Board member, please contact the office at 785-863-2212.
President: Deanna Gier
Secretary: Amy Kramer
Vice President: Jill Penry
Treasurer: Morgan Gleason
Promotion and Reporting: Denise Herrmann
Spreadsheets: Toni Reeves
Jefferson County 4-H Foundation
The Foundation seeks to encourage 4-Hers to attend area, state, and national events by providing financial help. Funds are raised through generous donations and fund-raising efforts. Donations and memorial funds also support higher education through scholarship awards.
Jefferson County Shooting Sports
Want more information about the Jefferson County Shooting Sports Project?
Follow this link: Jefferson County Shooting Sports
4-H Contacts
Vacant Position
District Agent - 4-H Youth & Development
Oskaloosa Office
Phone: 785-863-2212
Amanda Manville
4-H Program Assistant
Oskaloosa Office
Phone: 785-863-2212
ammanville@ksu.edu