We’re looking for nominations! The Porter County 4-H Council is now accepting nominations for the Vice President position. Must be a 4-H volunteer Strong leadership and teamwork skills Ready to help guide the direction of our 4-H program and support our amazing youth If you or someone you know would be a great fit, please … Continue reading Vice President for Porter County 4-H Council Needed
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Photography Calendar Update
Due to extenuating circumstances this summer we are extending the deadline for picture entries to October 1, 2025. For more information, entry form and calendar order form, reference the original blog post. These forms are also available on Mrs. Hewlett's front porch. Original Post
Porter County 4-H Council Meeting
The Porter County 4-H Council September meeting will be held on Tuesday the 16th at 7 pm. The meeting will be in the 4-H Building, Porter County Fair Grounds, 215 E Division Rd. Valparaiso, IN.
4-H Plaques for Building Projects
Did you order a plaque for your building project that was Grand Champion or Reserve Grand Champion? If you have not picked it up yet, your next opportunity to pick it up is at the 4-H Council Meeting. That meeting will take place at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds on Tuesday, September 16 from … Continue reading 4-H Plaques for Building Projects
Randolph County Open Beef Show
The Randolph County Beef Fall Classic Open Beef Show will be Saturday, October 11 at 12 Noon. Please see the flier below for more information.
Boilermaker Livestock Judging Contest
Registration is now open for the 2025 Boilermaker Livestock Judging Contest! Please click the link below for more information and to register. Registration deadline is October 6th. https://ag.purdue.edu/.../2025-boilermaker-classic-info.pdf
The Indiana State Museum’s Tinkerfest
Calling all makers, builders, and curious minds! The Indiana State Museum’s Tinkerfest is back on September 20 from 10:00 AM EST to 5:00 PM EST, and YOU are invited to join the hands-on STEM exploration. From robotics and coding to hands-on building challenges and messy experiments, Tinkerfest provides countless opportunities to experiment, innovate, and imagine while exploring … Continue reading The Indiana State Museum’s Tinkerfest
2026 4-H Photography Calendar
FORMS FOR THE 2026 PHOTOGRAPHY CALENDAR Congratulations to the 4-H Photography exhibitors who were awarded Gold Stickers on one or more of your photos. Attached here are: 1. The congratulations letter 2. The entry form (Please fill out an entry form for each photo.) 3. The calendar order form Instructions for entering the contest are … Continue reading 2026 4-H Photography Calendar
Leftover State and County Projects
All leftover County and State projects have been moved to the downtown office. We also have the paperwork and ribbons that go with the projects. Please make arrangements to pick up these things on or before September 2. Our office is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. We will be closed … Continue reading Leftover State and County Projects
Opportunity for 4-H Alumni to Stay Connected at Purdue
If you are a 4-H alumni who is attending Purdue University in West Lafayette this fall, please see below for the invitation to Purdue Collegiate 4-H. Purdue Collegiate 4-H provides opportunities to connect with other students who are passionate about 4-H programs and to give back to Indiana 4-H through different projects.
Porter County 4-H Hub 