Please see attached the pre-fair and fair schedule for all 4-H activities happening this year at the Porter County Fair. Here is the 2026 Porter County 4-H Pre-Fair Schedule of Events. Consumer Clothing and Creative Writing will need to turn in their projects to the Purdue Extension - Porter County office by Thursday, July 9th. … Continue reading Porter County 4-H Fair Schedule
Month: April 2026
4-H Invention Convention Club
Join us for the Lake County 4-H Invention Convention Club! Youth in grades 3–12 will explore STEM, creativity, and entrepreneurship as they research, design, build, and pitch an original invention to solve a real-world problem. The program wraps up with a chance to showcase projects at the Lake County Fair! Every Monday in June (5 … Continue reading 4-H Invention Convention Club
4-H Summer Camp
Did You Know? 4-H Summer Camp isn’t just fun… it’s a confidence booster, memory maker, and independence builder all wrapped into one epic June 9–11 adventure! Campers in grades 3–6 will experience: New friendships Outdoor exploration Hands-on activities Classic camp traditions All at Camp Tannadoonah in Vandalia, Michigan! Open to 4-H members in Lake, LaPorte, … Continue reading 4-H Summer Camp
Barbecue Workshop
Saturday, June 6 from 3 to 6 PM I will be having a barbecue workshop at my house which is 15 S. 100 W., Valparaiso, IN 46385. People wishing to participate can bring grills and items to grill or just items to grill and they can use grills that we will have available. We will … Continue reading Barbecue Workshop
Veterinary Science Workshops
Sunday, May 17 from 1 to 2 PM Emily Lundstrom and I will be doing a veterinary science workshop focused on small animal medicine at Porter County Pet Clinic 1699 W. Northland Dr., Valparaiso, IN 46385 Saturday, June 6 from 1 to 2 PM. We will be doing a veterinary science workshop focused on Horses/equine … Continue reading Veterinary Science Workshops
Center Wildcats April 9, 2026 Club Meeting Report
Which project should I choose? How do I do it? The April Center Wildcats club meeting focused on 4-H questions and answers. Younger 4-Hers were paired up with mentors for various projects of their choosing. Many of the club members practiced their public speaking skills when they were chosen for surprise speeches. The 4-Hers shared … Continue reading Center Wildcats April 9, 2026 Club Meeting Report
4-H Urban Ag Youth Program
Opportunity for youth to see how urban agriculture is changing the way we grow food. Purdue Extension-Lake County 4-H is excited to offer a summer program for young people in grades 3-12 to expand in urban ag. Dig In. Learn. Grow. See how urban agriculture is changing the way we grow food! Roll up your … Continue reading 4-H Urban Ag Youth Program
Floriculture Workshop
4-H Project Workshop Announcement FLORICULTURE Date: May 16TH 9 - 11 am Location: 4-H Building at the Porter County Fairgrounds Youth must register for the workshop via 4HOnline by following the link > https://PoCoFloriculture2026.4honline.com Deadline to register for the event is Monday, May 11th. Please make sure to enter the fairgrounds at Gate 2 for … Continue reading Floriculture Workshop
Indiana 4-H Ambassador Program
Indiana 4-H Ambassador Program applications are due April 15! Don’t miss out on the chance to mentor younger 4-H’ers and help conduct statewide 4-H events. Learn more about the program at purdue.ag/ambassadors4h, and apply today at purdue.ag/4HAmbassador26
Horse Judging Competition
LaPorte County 4-H Horse Judging Competition
Porter County 4-H Hub 