NEW PROJECT ALERT! Introducing... WEARABLE ART Have a passion for fashion where your creativity can take over? Look no further! The criteria of this project will be available in the 2026 Porter County 4-H Handbook that will be ready soon!
Category: Project News
New Record Sheets for 2026 Program Year
New for the 2026 program year! Porter County 4-H is introducing the new 4-H General Record Sheet. Instead of completing a separate record sheet for each project, 4-H members in grades 3–12 will now complete ONE record sheet for all their projects. Important: To receive 4-H'ers complimentary fair pass and show your livestock, these record … Continue reading New Record Sheets for 2026 Program Year
Important Dates for Porter County 4-H
See below for important dates/deadlines for 4-H members. Be sure to mark your calendars with these important dates.
Photography Project Calendars
2026 4-H Photography "Gold Sticker" calendars are ready. Many pre-ordered calendars have already been picked up. The remainder are on my front step in a plastic tote. Extra calendars were printed for anyone who wishes to have one, but didn't have the opportunity to order one. They are $15.00. Call me at 219-476-6653 or email … Continue reading Photography Project Calendars
4-H Calendar Information
Thank you to all 4-H Photography members who entered their beautiful photos in the 4-H Gold Sticker calendar contest. The calendar contest this year has 79 entries which show beautiful, creative, and talented work. All the photos are excellent and will appear in the calendar. So that you know where your photo(s) and those of … Continue reading 4-H Calendar Information
Junior Leader Call Out Meeting
Announcing the Porter County Junior Leaders Call Out Meeting! Meeting will be October 13th starting at 6:30 pm at Sunset Hill. We will be decorating pumpkins and cookies while learning about the new and improved Junior Leader program. Youth must register in 4-H Online for this event at https://PoCoJrLeadersCallOut2026.4honline.com to ensure we have enough supplies … Continue reading Junior Leader Call Out Meeting
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
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
Indiana State Fair Results
Wondering how our 4-H'ers did at the Indiana State Fair? Click on the links below to find out! Animal Exhibit Results Non-Animal Exhibit Results
Porter County 4-H Hub 